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Ovulation Predictors – How to Plan the Best Time to Get Pregnant

Predicting the time you ovulate is the best way to plan a pregnancy, and ovulation predictor kits are the best way to figure out when your body is most fertile! Here’s a description of fertility charting and different types of ovulation predictor kits and tools…

Before the tips, a quip:

“There are three reasons for breast-feeding:  the [...]

How Drugs Can Harm Male Fertility – Tips for Healthy Sperm Production

Various types of drugs – including prescription medications such as antidepressants – can harm male fertility levels. This summary of the possible effects of drugs on male fertility includes several tips for healthy sperm production…

“Everyone knows taking anabolic steroids and other recreational drugs will negatively impact health, but there is rarely a discussion of how male [...]

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome – Weight Loss Tips for Women With PCOS

Though Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) can cause infertility, women can get pregnant even with this condition! Here, a registered nurse shares several tips for weight loss for women with PCOS – because a side effect of PCOS is weight gain, and obesity can be an obstacle to pregnancy.

“Obesity or persistent weight gain is one of [...]

10 Misconceptions About a Woman’s Age and Fertility Levels

My fertility doctor warned me about certain misconceptions about a woman’s age and fertility levels. Sure, he said, we hear about women getting pregnant in their 40s – but it’s easier said than done! These facts about a woman’s fertility (or infertility as she ages) isn’t exactly the best news for women who want to get pregnant…but it is [...]

Signs It’s Time to Give Up on Your Goal of Getting Pregnant

Is trying to have a baby a healthy goal for your life and marriage, or is it causing anxiety, depression, and other problems? Giving up on your dream of getting pregnant may be a healthy thing to do…but the trick is knowing when it’s time to give up or when it’s time to try different strategies (e.g., [...]

Chinese Medicine for Infertility – Getting Pregnant With Acupuncture

Many holistic health practitioners find acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for infertility very effective. Here’s one naturopathic doctor’s experience with acupuncture and getting pregnant

“I find acupuncture extremely helpful with patients dealing with infertility, whether they are going through assisted reproductive procedures or just trying on their own,” says Dr. Mubina Jiwa, BSc., ND, Director of Essence of Health [...]

What is Assisted Reproductive Technology? Definitions of 8 Infertility Treatments

I learned how to do in vitro fertilization (IVF) before I realized it was a type of “assisted reproductive technology” (ART)! If you can’t get pregnant, these definitions of eight different types of infertility treatments: ZIFT, ICSI, SUZI, MESA, TESE, MIST, GIFT, and IVF will give you something new to think about…

“Assisted reproductive technology has [...]

Yes, You Can Get Pregnant If You Have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

One of the major causes of infertility for women is polycystic ovarian syndrome, and it can prevent them from getting pregnant. But, the good news is it can be treated, and women with PCOS can conceive a baby! Here’s the latest information about polycystic ovarian syndrome from Northwestern University.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a metabolic disorder and [...]

Does Organic Food Increase Fertility Levels and Help You Get Pregnant?

Research shows that organic fruit, vegetables, and meat haven’t yet been proven to directly improve fertility levels by increasing sperm count and healthy ovulation. But, organic foods certainly can’t harm fertility levels, so they might be worth a try if you’re hoping to conceive a baby! Here’s a summary of the possible health benefits of organic [...]

3 Fertility Operations for Women Who Can’t Get Pregnant

These treatments for infertility are surgical procedures that can improve a woman’s chances of getting pregnant. Whether these options can help an individual woman to conceive a baby depends on the reasons for her inability to get pregnant. To determine the cause of infertility, women (and men!) must see their doctor and take a few [...]