Here's an informative read about how a woman is running a class to help improve the mind and body which in turn helps increase the likelihood of getting pregnant. It seems more evidence is mounting that psychological and physical improvements to the body can really be helpful in conceiving. Most women do not have any specific medical problems that prevent them from getting pregnant and armed with lots of information, they can take control of their own fertility and avoid infertility treatment. Read more...
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
The Mind Body Connection
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Folic Acid For Men?
It is well known that folic acid is necessary for women trying to get pregnant to help prevent neural tube defects. Now, it seems it may be important for men to take as well to improve fertility. Read more...
http://www.health24.com/Man/Sex/748-751-758,11647.asp
http://www.health24.com/Man/Sex/748-751-758,11647.asp
Folic acid boosts male fertility Lots of women already know that getting plenty of folic acid, one of the B vitamins, can reduce the risk of certain birth defects that occur early in pregnancy. New evidence now suggests that folic acid deficiency reduces fertility in men and may damage the DNA carried by sperm.
Eating Right?
Another interesting article discussing the benefit of a healthy diet to improve chances of getting pregnant. The bottom line is, we need to make our bodies as healthy as possible and this has a double benefit. More studies are indicating it improves fertility, and once pregnant, a healthy body is the best environment for a developing baby.
http://www.vanguardngr.com/articles/2002/features/health/gh718072006.html
The sooner you start eating well, the more likely you are to get pregnant. Now don’t get alarmed! I don’t mean that everyone who eats well will get pregnant! HA HA! For both men and women, foods and fertility are linked; you need to stick to the right diet to boost your chances of conceiving and of having a healthy baby.
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Monday, July 17, 2006
Tips To Improve Male Fertility
It's important to remember that the male partner plays a very important role in achieving pregnancy. It is critical to have a normal sperm count (and quality) in order to get pregnant naturally. There are many things that can damage sperm, but diet and lifestyle changes can be made to enhance fertility. There are also several supplements available which could be helpful. Keep in mind, any changes made will not show up for a few months, as it takes that long for new sperm to develop.
http://www.ezinearticles.com/?Male-Fertility---
11-Essential-Supplements-To-Increase-Male-Fertility&id=161334
http://www.ezinearticles.com/?Male-Fertility---
11-Essential-Supplements-To-Increase-Male-Fertility&id=161334
Sunday, July 16, 2006
Are You Exercising?
When it comes to exercise, and its impact on fertility, it seems that moderation is the key. Excessive exercise can have an impact on ovulation, thereby making it more difficult to get pregnant. On the other hand, too little exercise is not good either, as some exercise is essential to maintain overall good health, a requirement for optimum fertility. So, the best advice is to start an exercise program well before trying to conceive, and do it in moderation.
New Product Hits The Market
A new product has been released to help couples who do not have known fertility problems to get pregnant faster. It's a device you use at home to basically bring sperm closer to the cervix which should give them a better chance to reach the uterus, and ultimately fertilize and egg. Read more....
http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=7371
Called the Conception Kit(TM), it is safe, effective and affordable, and is used in the privacy of the home.
http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=7371
The Conception Cap
SooNews Wire -- SooNews.ca -- Monday, July 3, 2006, 4:15PM
CNW -- Health Canada (Sante Canada) has approved a new method of helping women with fertility challenges to conceive.SooNews Wire -- SooNews.ca -- Monday, July 3, 2006, 4:15PM
Called the Conception Kit(TM), it is safe, effective and affordable, and is used in the privacy of the home.
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Saturday, July 15, 2006
Are You Laughing Enough?
Now this is an interesting article which showed how laughter improved the conception rates among women undergoing fertility treatment. Perhaps this technique would lend itself to others trying to conceive naturally, as we so often hear that it's necessary to reduce stress to improve likelihood of pregnancy. What better way than some "clowning around?"
http://news.scotsman.com/health.cfm?id=905772006
Alternative Medicine
This is an interesting article about how Chinese Medicine, with its unique approach might be able to aid in improving fertility. Given the current interest in alternative therapies, it's a useful look at how this approach contrasts with that of Western medicine....
A Chinese cure for infertility - Daily News & Analysis
A Chinese cure for infertility - Daily News & Analysis
| A Chinese cure for infertility Daily News & Analysis,?India?- ... practitioner Angela Wong, “they were very low in spirits: not at all the right frame of mind for two people planning parenthood.” Infertility, she says, is ... |
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Friday, July 14, 2006
Soy Anyone?
Do you love tofu?.....soy burgers?............well, a study found that eating soy based products might have a negative effect on the ability to conceive. It's ok for one partner, just not the other. Read on to find out more....
http://www.drarthister.com/?p=94
http://www.drarthister.com/?p=94
Don't Get Pregnant While Dieting
Further to the previous post discussing the importance of a healthy weight when trying to conceive, it is equally important to STOP dieting once you are actively trying to get pregnant. You cannot wait until after you find out you are pregnant to stop the diet, because by then, the diet has had a negative impact on the developing embryo which is approximately 2 weeks old by the time you take a pregnancy test.
Dieting Women Who Get Pregnant Put Their Babies at Risk, Says Expert
If you’re hoping to get pregnant but are trying to lose some weight, make sure you finish your diet before you start trying to conceive, recommends a New Zealand fetal development expert. The reason, dieting can cause harm to a developing fetus. “How the baby is looked after from the moment of conception, when it’s just one egg, to birth [and] in the neonatal period can affect its destiny for the rest of its life,” says Professor Peter Gluckman, director of the Liggins Institute at Auckland University. Gluckman believes that dieting, even if it is stopped once a woman learns of her pregnancy, increases the likelihood a woman will have a smaller baby, which could lead to health problems, such as obesity, later on. In particular, dieting sends specific nutritional signals to your body. During early pregnancy, these signals lead to certain “genetic switches” being turned on or off, which will affect a child for the rest of his life. Gluckman suggested that women follow a balanced diet and maintain a healthy weight in order to have the best pregnancy outcomes.
Source: NZHerald.co.uk
Get Weight Under Control
It is generally believed that it is easier to get pregnant if you are at a healthy weight. Studies have shown that women who are overweight (body mass index-BMI-above 30) or underweight (body mass index -BMI-under 20) have more difficulty getting pregnant. So if you fall into one of these categories, it's a good idea to get yourself into a healthy range before you start trying. And if you're already having some difficulty getting pregnant, have your body mass index assessed and try to get to a healthier weight--it could make the difference in achieving a pregnancy.
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Thursday, July 13, 2006
Fantastic News!
A recent study showed evidence that women who couldn't conceive for a year were just as successful as women undergoing fertility treatments. How? They received advice on how to get pregnant. They learned about what to do, what not to do, etc. And their pregnancy rates were just as good as those undergoing fertility treatments....Imagine that!!
Infertility advice 'is better cure' - Telegraph.co.uk
Infertility advice 'is better cure' - Telegraph.co.uk
| Infertility advice 'is better cure' Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - By Nic Fleming, Medical Correspondent. A commonly used, expensive fertility technique may be no more effective than simple advice ... |
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Avoid These
There are several things you should never do if you are trying to get pregnant. I'm going to touch on one or two of them here. The first one to avoid is douching.
Limited research shows that douching might make it harder for a woman to get pregnant. In women trying to get pregnant, those who douched more than once a week took the most time to get pregnant. Studies also show that douching can increase a woman's chance of ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy is when the fertilized egg attaches to the inside of the fallopian tube instead of the uterus. An ectopic pregnancy can be life-threatening if not treated properly, and it can also make it harder for a woman to get pregnant in the future.
Another thing you should never do is use lubricant before sex. Research has shown that vaginal lubricants are toxic to sperm and interfere with the role of cervical mucus, which transports the sperm into the uterus. Foreplay is a much better choice than any commercially bought product.
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Go To Sleep!!
Are you aware that sleep and sunlight can affect your ability to conceive? It turns out that proper amounts of sleep and adequate time spent in daylight are necessary for optimum fertility.
http://womenshealth.about.com/od/pregnancyrelatedissues/a/sleepsunlight_2.htm
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Is It Too Late?
This is an interesting article, indicating many people have the wrong idea about when fertility starts to decline. It's a lot younger than you would think....
| Poll: Most People Unaware of the Age When Fertility Begins to ... Yahoo! News (press release) - ... Endocrinology Associates of Charlotte by IntegraMed America finds that most poll respondents mistakenly believe that a decline in fertility starts later in ... |
Monday, July 10, 2006
Is The Answer In Food Choices?
Hmm...Another new approach, but unfortunately this isn't tested, so there's no evidence if it really works. Maintaining a proper weight is definitely important when trying to achieve pregnancy, but eliminating certain foods that might be keeping you from getting pregnant??? I would have to be a little skeptical about this, but anything is worth trying as long as it's not harmful in any way.
MIRACLE BABY? - The Voice
MIRACLE BABY? - The Voice
 The Voice | MIRACLE BABY? The Voice, UK - ... She told us: “My husband and I are so excited. I was desperate to get pregnant, but it felt as though nothing would work. The ... |
Saturday, July 08, 2006
Vitamin A
There seems to be a lot of confusion on whether or not it's safe to take vitamin A when trying to get pregnant and in early pregnancy. To clarify, vitamin A is supplied to the body in two forms, retinol and beta carotene. Research has shown an increased likelihood of birth defects if too much Vitamin A (more than 10,000iu) is consumed in early pregnancy (before you may even know you are pregnant).
However normal fetal development requires sufficient vitamin A intake. What to do? Make sure you're taking vitamin A in its beta carotene form. There are no limits to the amount of beta carotene you can take and it won't do any harm to the pregnancy. That includes eating carrots, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes.
Friday, July 07, 2006
My Story
I guess this should really have been my very first post, but I got a little carried away introducing some interesting articles, etc. that I came across and thought you might find useful. So, here's my story....I have always wanted to have children but didn't get married until the age of 35, so already my chances of having a healthy baby were compromised due to age as soon as we decided to start trying (I was 36 by that time). Now of course, like everyone else, I knew HOW to get pregnant--I mean, we all know the basics, right ; ) But I'm the kind of person that is a bit of a research fanatic (my friends would definitely agree), so I decided that since I was a bit on the older side, it would be important to learn if there were any ways to try to speed up the process. There had to be things to do (and not do) to increase the likelihood and speed of getting pregnant. I didn't want to just "wing it" and find myself a year later still not pregnant and feeling like I could have used that time more wisely by learning the very best ways to do it. And I was right! I learned so many ways to increase the chance of getting pregnant both by doing certain things and not doing others. I plan on sharing much of that on this blog, and pointing you to any interesting current news which might help you to achieve your goal. I'll share more next time....I'd love to hear your stories, feel free to comment below.
-Beth
The Pregnancy Trend
I find it amazing that so many people are interested in the pregnancies of major celebrities. Having a baby is definitely not something to be done because everyone else is doing it, be it friends or celebrities. Many celebrities are going through their own difficulties in getting pregnant, as is occasionally cited in the media. How they resolved those problems would be much more meaningful reading material, in my opinion, rather than just admiring all the pregnant bellies as if it's an accessory. Comments?
Q&A: How Did It Get Trendy to Be Pregnant? - Newsweek
Q&A: How Did It Get Trendy to Be Pregnant? - Newsweek
| Q&A: How Did It Get Trendy to Be Pregnant? Newsweek?- ... Excerpts: NEWSWEEK: It seems like pregnancy is almost hip right now. Julia Beck: It is definitely hip to be pregnant right now. ... |
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