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.

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...

Can Kissing Help You Conceive?

According to an article in Conceive Magazine, "some serious kissing not only can improve your physical health but also your mental state of being, which could translate to possibly having an easier time at conception in the long run."

Most couples know that stress can be harmful to fertility, but what they may not know is that kissing may help to relieve stress among couples. Research has shown that infertile couples have a higher level of anxiety and depression, and that emotional distress is associated with difficulty in conceiving.

The good news is that kissing is an all-natural stress reliever which can help. It's been suggested that relaxing and cuddling, especialy with intimacy can improve fertility. It seems a kiss on the lips can actually trigger a rush of chemicals to be released by the brain which are known as "feel good" chemicals (dopamine, norepinephrine and phenylethylamine).

Kissing seems to have some general health benefits as well. It can relieve headaches, lower blood pressure, make skin glow and helps to put you in a state of contentment.

So, not only can kissing help to improve your physical health, but it can help to improve your state of mind which may in turn help you to get pregnant more easily.

And let's not forget, it's fun!!

Are Fibroids Keeping You From Getting Pregnant?

I'm going to keep this short...MANY of my readers have written to me to tell me of their success in treating their fibroids WITHOUT SURGERY using this program:

Stop Fibroids

So if you suffer from fibroids, and your doctor is recommending surgery to remove them so you can get pregnant, definitely check out this program first. It is MUCH easier and less expensive than surgery.

Get Support From Other Women Trying to Get Pregnant

 One of the very best things that I did when I was going through my struggle to get pregnant, was to find other women who were going through the same thing.  Most women can find the situation to be very isolating, because it is not usually a subject they feel comfortable talking about to friends and family.  Often couples keep it to themselves that they are having difficulty in getting pregnant, while they listen to the constant questions posed to them about "When are you going to have a baby already?"  I found tremendous comfort in sharing my experience and listening to the experiences of others who were also trying to get pregnant.  How?  By joining an online support group!  There are many such groups around the internet but the one that I strongly recommend is called CafeMom. I LOVE this site because it is made up of women at various stages of being a "mom."  The members are a combination of women who are trying to get pregnant, already pregnant, and already a mom.  What's great is that there are various groups you can join and you will be surprised how much comfort you can gain by reading the posts of other women and also sharing your own thoughts and feelings.  The support is tremendous and it can greatly contribute to relieving some of the stress associated with the struggle to conceive.  And since research shows that stress can reduce fertility, this can mean that joining this site may actually help you to get pregnant!

There is no fee to join, so go check it out right now! Go to CafeMom 

Yoga Can Help You Get Pregnant

I often write about how important it is to reduce stress to improve fertility.  Here is a great news story you can check out which discusses how yoga can be a great way to promote relaxation.  Be sure to watch the video on the site.

Yoga For Fertility

If you don't have access to take yoga classes in your area, you can get this fabulous DVD called Bend, Breathe and Conceive by clicking here.

Can't Get Pregnant? You are Not Alone!

I just read an emotional story posted by a woman going through the struggle to conceive. Reading her story, I was reminded of all of the emotions I felt when I was going through my own journey towards motherhood. I know that many women feel very alone and often wonder, "why me?". I think this story will remind you that you are definitely not alone, and many women are going through the same emotional roller coaster.

Click Here to read the story. And don't forget to click the link at the end for the follow up from the author.

Casting For Couples Trying to Get Pregnant

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.

Let me know what you think.  Click the link below:

Casting for Couples Trying to Get Pregnant

How To Improve Male Fertility Problems

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

Acai Berry - Detox To Help Get Pregnant

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.

Conception...The Miracle Of How Life Begins

Someone sent me this video and I have to say, I just love it! I never get tired of watching the miracle of life...

Are You Eating These Fertility Foods?

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

Fertility Treatment of No Benefit?

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:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7547400.stm

Relieving Stress Can Help Improve Fertility - Here's How...

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

Nice article on some of the things you can do to protect
your fertility if you are putting off getting pregnant for a while.

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 ...

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Are You Pregnant?

Extreme Dieting Can Damage Your Fertility

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."

A Miracle Story of Getting 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 ...

Fertility Jewelry - Can It Offer Strength And Hope?

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

Heavy Cell Phone Use May Be Tied To Infertility

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 ...