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By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on April 30th, 2009
Eco-expert and author Terra Wellington shares tips on reducing toxic chemicals in daily life – which can affect fertility levels in women!
Research from UCLA shows that women who are exposed to chemicals used in everyday items – food packaging, pesticides, clothing, upholstery, carpets, and personal care products – take longer to get pregnant. The link [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on April 28th, 2009
Are you coping with infertility, the fear you’ll never get pregnant, or depression because you can’t conceive a baby? These ways to cope may help — they’re from Pamela Tsigdinos, author of Silent Sorority. She knows about coping with not conceiving a baby firsthand; she wrote about not getting pregnant and accepting a childfree life.
Here’s one of her key thoughts:
“You [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on April 25th, 2009
Infertility is one of the most stressful health issues a couple can face! These effective tips for keeping your marriage strong will help you cope better (whether or not you get pregnant).
“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” – Mignon McLaughlin
If you’re having trouble getting pregnant or coping with infertility [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on April 19th, 2009
These four types of problematic menstrual periods can affect your fertility levels and ability to conceive in different ways. Here are brief descriptions and treatment options – which could help if you’re having trouble getting pregnant!
“In man, the shedding of blood is always associated with injury, disease, or death,” said Estelle Ramey, who was an [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on April 18th, 2009
If you’re coping with infertility and ready to try in vitro fertilization IVF), check out these tips! And, I invite you to share your own IVF experiences below…
We tried IUI (intra-uterine insemination, where the sperm is deposited in the cervix) – but it didn’t take…even after six cycles! Discouraging. So, now we’re moving on to IVF, and [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on April 15th, 2009
You’re not alone if you’re dealing with the disappointment of a childfree life because of fibroids, endometriosis, or other issues that lead to infertility. Elisse Goldstein-Clark has coped with fibroids for the past 20 years – and is learning to live with the idea of a child-free life.
“To cheer myself up, I’m currently planning a [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on April 13th, 2009
If you’re not getting pregnant as fast as you hoped, check out Kathleen Puls Andrade’s adventures in infertility for a break from the same old struggles. Her perspective of infertility is totally different — and includes humor and wackiness!
If you feel hopeless and scared, click on the book I Am More Than My Infertility by Marina Lombardo and Linda Parker [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on April 12th, 2009
The stress of pursuing a high-powered career affects hormones, which in turn affects fertility levels in women. This research from the University of Utah explains why career women may find it more difficult to get pregnant…
First, a quip from Helen Gurley Brown about career women:
“Nearly every glamorous, wealthy, successful career woman you might envy now [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on April 5th, 2009
Some couples don’t know if they’re dealing with infertility issues, because they haven’t overcome their fear of finding out about infertility! If you’re one of those couples, here are tips on overcoming your fear of never getting pregnant.
“Fear grows in darkness,” says Dorothy Thompson. “If you think there’s a boogeyman around, turn on the light.”
Overcoming the fear [...]
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