I just came across this site that is looking for couples who have been struggling to get pregnant to be cast on a national talk show. Honestly, I don't know if this is for real, but I thought I'd pass on the information for you to take a look at yourself. Looks like today is the last day to appy, so hurry if you're interested.
Several readers have written to me asking for more information on
improving male fertility.
If this is a topic that interests you, take a look at this article
that I just came across -- I think you will find it helpful:
Male Fertility
I have written several times on this blog about research that suggests being overweight can make it much more difficult to get pregnant. In this article, they claim it is 40% harder to get pregnant for obese women. While studies show that losing weight through diet can cause dramatic improvements in fertility, this article discusses another option for losing weight and improving
fertility--gastric bypass surgery. Initial reports suggest that this method can improve the odds of getting pregnant, but there is one serious downside. It is recommended that you wait at least a year or more to try and get pregnant after having this surgery. That may be very difficult for couples who are older and can't afford to wait that long.
Read more here:
Weight Loss Surgery To Improve Fertility
OK, I have received emails from 3 people just this week asking me if I knew anything about the newest superfood that has been talked about on Oprah, Rachel Ray and in the news. I've done some checking around and this product does look promising. It's meant to detox your body and help with weight loss which are both important factors for your fertility.
You can try out a sample bottle for FREE to see if you like it.
Someone sent me this video and I have to say, I just love it! I never get tired of watching the miracle of life...
One fertility boosting herb that I
have just recently read about is called MACA.
Maca is a Peruvian root-like vegetable that dries into a
butterscotch-tasting powder. Its adaptogenic
actions help normalize hormones.
Maca is used to increase fertility and libido
in both men and women by its effects of decreasing
estrogen, increasing progesterone and unbinding
testosterone, according to the research.
You can read some more about Maca here:
If you wish to purchase some maca, you can get some here:
http://www.tipsgettingpregnant.com/maca.php
Here's a great video which discusses some suggestions for foods to increase your fertility. There is a short 60 second commercial at the beginning, so be patient for the segment on Fertility Foods to come on after that.
Fertility Foods Video
Some new research suggests that some couples may be wasting their time if they use Clomid or artificial insemination when trying to get pregnant. It's not that these two fertility treatments don't work, because they absolutely do. The research applies to couples who have "unexplained fertility". When doctors can't find a reason why a woman can't get pregnant, sometimes they will prescribe Clomid even if there is no problem with ovulation. In cases of "unexplained infertility" taking the Clomid doesn't help, according to this new research.
"But trials of 580 women in Scotland found the treatments were no
better than trying to get pregnant naturally, the British Medical Journal
reports."
You can read more about it here:
I recently came across this site that offers 101 ways you can easily relieve some stress in your life. It's quite a list, and if you can put some of these simple suggestions into action, you may find yourself feeling a bit more relaxed. And since the research on fertility suggests that stress can play a role in effecting your chances of getting pregnant, why not give some of these tips a try.
Here is the link: 101 Ways To Relieve Stress
Not ready for a baby? Protect your fertility MSNBC - 1 hour ago By Denise Schipani One-third of infertility cases are linked to male reproductive problems. To make his swimmers better, faster, and stronger: Evidence of ... |
Most of the research on diet and fertility focuses on how being overweight can have a negative impact on your fertility. What many people may not be aware of is the damaging effects of being underweight as the result of extreme dieting. It can make it impossible to get pregnant. Read more...
Extreme dieting can permanently wreck your health Mirror.co.uk, UK - 2 hours ago "Under the stress of extreme dieting or over-exercising, the body suppresses production of fertility hormones. This not only lowers sex drive but stops ovulation, so you can't get pregnant." |
| I don't know whether I can believe this story or not.. The idea of a 57 year old woman getting pregnant with donor eggs is not that unheard of these days, as those stories always get a lot of media attention. What I find hard to believe is a woman being 30 weeks pregnant and not knowing it. In a healthy pregnancy, you would be feeling significant movement at this point, so how could she not have noticed that? You would have to be pretty oblivious not to notice... 57-year-old Brit woman finds lump is baby, not cancer Thaindian.com, Thailand - 6 hours ago Special needs teacher Susan and partner Nick Mayer, 46, spent 15000 pounds on fertility treatment in Russia and Poland over three years after they were ... |
A friend of mine who is struggling with fertility problems recently received a gift that she shared with me. It was a beautiful bracelet made of rose quartz and moonstone beads. She told me that it was a fertility bracelet and she felt tremendous hope and comfort in wearing it while she continued her efforts to try and get pregnant.
I found out the bracelet was ordered from a website and I checked it out to see what it was all about. Here is a brief description of this bracelet from the artist who made it:
"Moonstone is said to have powers that aid in nurturing receptivity and balancing of the emotions. I included them in my fertility bracelet to help prepare the mama-to-be to welcome new life into her body, and into her life.
Rose quartz are the beads of love and fertility. They are said to help promote pregnancy and to protect the mother and unborn fetus from miscarriage.
Turtles are a potent symbol of both protection and fertility."
I wish I had known about this when I was going through my struggle to conceive. I think I would have really liked wearing a piece of jewelry that was meant to enhance fertility. It may not have magical powers, but it can be a symbol of hope and I think many women would benefit from this. If you want to go check it out, here is the link for the Fertility Jewelry
Some new research suggests that diagnosing and treating PCOS in younger women, it can help them learn to incorporate healthy diet and exercise into their lifestyle. These changes may help to improve fertility later on, which is often negatively effected by PCOS. Read more..
Early Diagnosis Of PCOS Improving Fertility In Women WFtv.com, FL - 28 minutes ago And in treatment, weight loss is key. Research shows losing just five-percent of excess body weight can improve fertility. |
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Here's an article I think is worth reading. While the research doesn't prove that cell phone use can cause reduced sperm count, there may be a causal effect. More research is definitely needed, but I think it may be best to cut back on the cell phone use for males trying to get their partner pregnant. Read more...
Heavy cell phone use tied to poorer sperm quality Reuters - 7 hours ago The findings, published in the journal Fertility and Sterility, add to questions about the potential health effects of cell phones and other wireless ... |
There has been a long running debate on whether women who are trying to get pregnant should give up drinking coffee because of the possible negative effect it could have on fertility. I have always personally recommended quitting, since I would rather err on the side of caution. Now new research suggests that drinking even one cup of coffee daily will increase your odds of miscarriage. Read more...
 E Canada Now | Caffeine Consumption Raises Miscarriage Rate: Study ABC News - 14 hours ago "I am not at all surprised by this study," said Dr. Sherman Silber, director of the Infertility Center at St. Lukes Hospital in St. Louis. ... |
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More and more people are turning to holistic treatments to help them get pregnant, as most of these treatments are geared towards a healthier, more relaxed lifestyle. Improving diet and reducing stress are areas that can help everyone not just those trying to conceive. Spas are focusing on this new trend by offering treatments such as acupuncture and massage which may increase the odds of conception. More....
 Canada.com | Spas cater to couples trying to conceive Canada.com, Canada - 2 hours ago "You become a big believer when it works for you," says Kristi Slemko, a Calgary woman who credits acupuncture for helping her to get pregnant. ... |
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A new book has come out which talks about a diet which can improve your fertility if you are suffering from ovulation related infertiity. There seems to be quite a bit of controversy surrounding the findings as seen by the comments. I personally believe that you can't go wrong in making changes that will definitely improve your health and perhaps your fertility as well. Read more...
‘The Fertility Diet’: Help or Hype? New York Times, United States - Dec 17, 2007 A new book from Harvard researchers called “The Fertility Diet” is certain to offer hope to the six million couples in the US alone who are struggling with ... |
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Some new research from the Harvard School of Public Health cites dietary and lifestyle changes as having a significant impact on fertility for women who have ovulation problems. They claim that making simple changes to your diet and improving your health through exercise can help to improve ovulatory
function which is one of the common causes of fertility problems. Read more...
Women who followed a combination of five or more lifestyle factors, including changing specific aspects of their diets, experienced more than 80 percent less relative risk of infertility due to ovulatory disorders compared to women who engaged in none of the factors, according to a paper published in the November 1, 2007, issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. [click link for full article]
