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By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on July 30th, 2009
These five facts about fertility include information about why you may not be getting pregnant, secondary infertility, and “unexplained fertility.”
Here’s an interesting fertility fact:
“There is no clear cut evidence that stress prevents pregnancy,” says Patricia Mendell, L.C.S.W, of The American Fertility Association. “What most people do not know is that a healthy woman who is [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on July 28th, 2009
Pregnancy and miscarriage rates are influenced by low vitamin B12 levels or a vitamin B12 deficiency. Here’s how vitamin B12 affects male and female health and pregnancy rates.
“Research shows that B12 is needed to maintain fertility in men,” writes Michael Dooley in Fit for Fertility: Overcoming Infertility and Preparing for Pregnancy. “In one study, a group [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on July 23rd, 2009
If you’re having trouble getting pregnant, these four fertility checklists may help you narrow down the problem. These fertility checklists might also help you decide if you should see an infertility specialist, and what you should focus on.
“Couples who have sought specialist help and have been diagnosed with ‘unexplained fertility’ may find that making certain lifestyle changes can [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on July 21st, 2009
If you’re having trouble getting pregnant, there’s a 30% chance that it’s because of male infertility. These foods increase a man’s sperm count, production and motility – and overall health!
Before the sperm tips, a quip:
“It is a well-documented fact that guys will not ask for directions,” says Dave Berry. “This is a biological thing. This is [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on July 17th, 2009
If you’re trying to get pregnant, you need to predict when you’re ovulating. These three ways to predict ovulation are easy and effective – and they don’t involve stretching your cervical mucus between your fingers!
“Ever notice that sometimes your underwear is really wet and sticky?” write Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel in What to Expect [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on July 14th, 2009
If you think you’ll never get pregnant because you’re in your forties or fifties, don’t lose hope! Mary Beth is 52 years old, and happily pregnant through in vitro fertilization (IVF).
She says, “I woke up one day at age 45 and wondered ‘Where did these last 20 years go?? They just flew by!’”
If you’re in the [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on July 12th, 2009
Do you struggle with irregular periods or amenorrhea (no periods at all)? Here are five foods that can make your menstrual cycle regular.
“When estrogen is high during their cycle, women are more at ease with themselves,” writes Rebecca Booth in The Venus Week. “They are more confident performing tasks and accomplishing goals and more socially [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on July 9th, 2009
If your periods are irregular or you don’t menstruate at all, try these natural ways to regulate your period. If you’re not getting your period, you may have amenorrhea.
Before the period tips, a quip:
“Men somehow lose their ability to do anything right during their spouse’s time of the month.” – anonymous.
You may not have a [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on July 7th, 2009
If you’re coping with infertility or want to get pregnant, you have to give up cigarettes. Here are five ways to quit smoking when you’re TTC (trying to conceive), ranging from visualization to NicoDerm.
Before the tips, a quip:
“I used to smoke two packs a day and I just hate being a nonsmoker,” said Michelle Pfeiffer. [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on July 2nd, 2009
The reasons your period is irregular (spotty, too heavy, too long, too light, nonexistent) may be easily remedied! Here are six things that cause irregular menstrual cycles for women, plus tips on regulating your menstrual cycle. But remember: if your period hasn’t shown up for months and you’re not pregnant, or if you’re experiencing irregular or odd-colored spotty periods, you need to talk [...]
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