Fertility Awareness Survey Says...

I just came across an article that speaks about how misinformed women are when it comes to fertility. Of course, this doesn't surprise me too much as I have found this to be true in my own research. It is why my mantra that goes out to my newsletter subscribers is "KNOWLEDGE IS POWER" and what led me to write my ebook, Personal Path to Pregnancy. According to this article, the results of a recent fertility awareness survey reveal that most women think it’s much easier to get pregnant than it really is. Here's a quote from the article:

For the study, presented at the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, 1,000 women ages 25 to 35 were asked 10 questions about fertility, and most of them flunked the test, according to MSNBC. Infertility is a huge problem in our country, and 7.3 million women in the U.S. struggle with it. This figure represents 12 percent of women of childbearing age, or 1 in 8 couples, according to the National Infertility Association RESOLVE. You can’t help but wonder if these statistics would improve if women had more accurate information about their fertility and opted to get pregnant sooner rather than later.

Click Here if you want to read further.

Get the Support You Need

One of the best online community's that I found with a fabulous group of ladies from all over the world who love to help each other is "Cafe Mom".  The site is made up of a combination of women who are trying to get pregnant, already pregnant plus those who recently had their baby.

If you are struggling to conceive, the ability to share your thought and feelings with others going through the same thing can be a tremendous comfort.  Most women who struggle with fertility issues do not feel comfortable talking about it to friends and family and yet it can be very stressful going through this and keeping all your feelings inside.

The support of the women in this community is tremendous and it can greatly contribute to relieving some of the stress you may be going through.  And since research shows that stress can reduce fertility, this means that joining this site can actually help you to get pregnant!

There is no fee to join, so go sign up right now!  I PROMISE you will be so happy you did!




After you sign up, simply search for a group that might be of interest to you.  Last I checked, there were over 10 different groups for women trying to get pregnant including those specifically for women over 30 or over 40, women with PCOS, women who had a miscarriage, women with endometriosis, women trying for a boy or girl, and MANY others.

Go now to sign up and after a few days, let me know how much you like it ; - )

Groupon: Deal of the Day!

If you haven't heard of Groupon, you've been missing out on the latest "cost-saving sensation" to spread worldwide. Plus, it's a whole lot of fun!

Groupon features a daily deal on the best stuff to do, see, eat, and buy in your local area.  It has been recently featured on the Today Show, Good Morning America, and named the #1 Hottest Website for 2010 by Fox Business News!

How It Works:
1. Each day they feature something cool to do/get at an unbeatable price.
2. You only get it if enough people join that day…
3. Check your email the next day for another awesome Groupon!

If you live in the United States, enter your email to get today's deal HERE.

Enjoy and happy savings!

Ripley's Famous Fertility Statues on Tour in 2010

It may not be very scientific, but after a three-year world tour  in  the late 90s, Ripley's Believe it or Not received more than 2,000 letters from women who had become pregnant shortly after touching the statues – even though many had been told by doctors they would never conceive.

They will be touring again at various Ripleys Believe it or Not! museum locations around the United States including Florida, New Jersey, Maryland, Oregon, Texas, and a few other locations.  There is no charge to touch the statues, so if you are near any of these locations, you may want to make plans to stop by when the statues are on display -- it sure can't hurt!!  You can read more and get the schedule HERE.

Are You Eating and Drinking Toxic Chemicals?

It seems the more I research into the causes of infertility, the more I am convinced that the food we eat and the environmental toxins we are exposed to are a major contributing cause to the increase in fertility problems around the globe (as well as other health problems). I just came across this article which discusses harmful effects of bisphenol A, or BPA as it is more commonly referred to. This chemical is used in the production of many plastics such as bottles and in the lining of cans and, and it seems that it can leach into the food and drink that is stored in them. The result is a potential health hazard as this chemical is what's known as a "hormone mimicking" chemical. This means is can upset the hormonal balance which is so critical when one is trying to get pregnant. There are some things you can do to avoid ingesting this chemical. To read more, Click Here.

This Little Device Can Boost Your Chance of Getting Pregnant!

The other day I received an email from a reader of my newsletter alerting me to a product that can help boost fertility. I am always on the lookout for new products, but somehow I missed this one!

I checked it out and I think this is a fantastic product that everyone should try if you are looking to boost your odds of conceiving. It is rather inexpensive and can especially help those who are dealing with male factor issues such as low sperm count/motility.

While there is no scientific evidence that this will work, I am a firm believer in listening to the evidence of other women who have tried it themselves with great success. Often doctors will not recommend something because there is no "scientific evidence", but if it works for many others, why not give it a chance as long as it seems reasonable.

The product is called SoftCup and it basically is a type of cervical cap that will allow you to concentrate the sperm right at the entrance of the cervix to boost your odds of conceiving.

Here is the link--you can read many testimonials on that page from women who have used this method to conceive, many who were successful the first month trying it!

http://tinyurl.com/softcup

Here's to your success!

Can Great Sex Help You to Conceive?

For many couples struggling to get pregnant for a long time, the process of "baby-making" can indeed become a chore, especially for the male who is expected to "perform" on demand when the timing is right. Couples may be left wondering if the quality of the sex can have any effect on the woman's ability to actually conceive. Most would think that it doesn't matter, however this may not be the case. Read more...