Genetic Testing

IIn an effort to get pregnant some couples opt for using a screening technique on embryos called PGD, which can raise some heated discussion.  While this procedure has the benefit of screening an embryo for genetic abnormalities (during IVF), it can also be used to screen for gender, not considered a medically necessary reason.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3777907a11,00.html

"The parents of the first babies created in New Zealand using an embryo screening technique are angered by the term "designer baby". "

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Smoking Pot Linked to Infertility

It's been said before, but more research confirms that recreational drugs and pregnancy just don't mix.  This is a somewhat technical article, but it gets the point across.  Drugs hurt your chances of getting pregnant.

Marijuana use linked to infertility in women - DetNews.com

Marijuana use linked to infertility in women DetNews.com, MI - Aug 24, 2006 ... embryos to pass safely from the ovary to the uterus, according to a recent study involving mice that could have important implications for infertility in women ...

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Refillable Pregnancy Tests

What a great idea!!  The price of pregnancy tests, along with ovulation predictor kits, can really add up month after month. This is definitely a step in the right direction.

Refillable Pregnancy Test Helps Save Money - Fashion Monitor Toronto

Refillable Pregnancy Test Helps Save Money Fashion Monitor Toronto, Canada - 22 hours ago ... It may take even longer for older couples and that means more doctors' appointments, fertility tests, ovulation kits and home pregnancy tests, all of which can ...

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Successful Miscarriage Treatment

Some promising news for women suffering recurrent miscarriage - the use of aspirin and a blood thinner increases the odds of a successful pregnancy.  Read more....

Aspirin may ward off recurrent miscarriage - Reuters.uk

Aspirin may ward off recurrent miscarriage Reuters.uk, UK - Aug 22, 2006 ... of blood clots, or thrombosis, is believed to be one possible cause of recurrent miscarriage, they explain in the medical journal Fertility and Sterility, but ...

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Fertility Testing

This article has a nice overview of what's involved with initial infertility testing, which is advised if no pregnancy is achieved after 12 months of trying.

Evaluate fertility at 12 months - SunHerald.com

Evaluate fertility at 12 months SunHerald.com, MS - 5 hours ago ... Dr. Subodh Chauhan,board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and board-certified ob-gyn physician from Houston, Texas, will discuss a fertility evaluation. ...

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Best City To Have A Baby

Fit Pregnancy set out to determine what makes a city great for pregnant women, new parents and babies, and to commend cities that provide a safe and healthy environment to have a baby. The magazine examined 47 criteria, including fertility services, maternal and infant health risk, access to hospitals and doctors, safety, affordability, stroller friendliness and birthing options. The complete list of the "Best Cities in America to Have a Baby" appeared in the February/March issue of Fit Pregnancy.

Here are the top 20:

1. Portland, Ore.
2. Boston, Mass.
3. Minneapolis, Minn.
4. San Francisco, Calif.
5. Denver, Colo.
6. Seattle, Wash.
7. Omaha, Neb.
8. Charlotte, N.C.
9. Colorado Springs, Colo.
10. Sacramento, Calif.
11. Baltimore, Md.
12. San Diego, Calif.
13. Oakland, Calif.
14. Cleveland, Ohio
15. San Jose, Calif.
16. Columbus, Ohio
17. Milwaukee, Wis.
18. Nashville, Tenn.
19. Atlanta, Ga.
20. Miami, Fla.

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Fertility Massage To Aid Conception?

Conceiving a baby is truly a complex and miraculous thing. There are new discoveries being made all the time as researchers explore new ways to improve women's chances of getting pregnant.  Ways that don't involve a lot of costly, medical treatments. Here's a very promising one...

Non-Surgical Infertility Treatment Comes To Arizona

A new infertility treatment,shown to be effective without drugs or surgery, is now available inArizona. The therapy, known as the Wurn Technique(R), is a hands-onphysical therapy treatment that feels similar to massage. The therapy has been used as an adjunct to traditional infertilitytreatments for several years on the east and west coasts. It is now beingoffered by Clear Passage Therapies(R) in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Support For Those Coping With Infertility

This is a very powerful article which addresses how people who are going through difficulties getting pregnant would appreciate being treated by those around them. If you are trying to get pregnant and finding it to be a struggle, you may appreciate the thoughtful advice given.  Maybe you can anonymously forward this on to the people in your life who really need to read it : )

Chances are, you know someone who is struggling with infertility. More than five million people of childbearing age in the United States experience infertility. Yet, as a society, we are woefully uninformed about how to best provide emotional support for our loved ones during this painful time.

RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association:
Family And Friends: Infertility Etiquette

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Spanish Web Site For Infertility

For the estimated 6.1 million Americans struggling to have a baby, the new Web site www.fertilityjourneyspanish.com is a comprehensive online educational resource in Spanish that provides guidance in managing fertility issues, support in locating medical providers and access to resources that will help them best meet their personal needs.

One of the most crucial steps when trying to get pregnant is understanding the process and knowing what to expect along the way. Wherever a woman is in her quest to becoming pregnant, the Web site provides helpful guidance on topics, such as testing and diagnosis; medical treatment coverage; financial planning; therapeutic options; how to find a clinic; and coping with the anxiety that comes when conceiving is difficult

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Women Over 35 Too Old To Have Babies??

Here's an interesting take on the gap between men and women's ideas/beliefs on the issue of age and the ability to get pregnant.  Very, very eye-opening...

You see I am sorry to report that even today, many single men who want to have children still hold the somewhat archaic belief that women over 35 are too old to get pregnant.

Exeter News-Letter Community News: Trying to close the 'Baby Gap'

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New Ovulation Gadget

A new gadget is on the market to help women detect their ovulation - believe it or not it's a watch!!  Check it out....

http://cbs2chicago.com/specialreports/local_story_229190258.html

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Grandma or Mommy??

This topic certainly raises a fair amount of controversy. Should older women be allowed to receive fertility treatments to help them get pregnant?  And if so, how do fertility clinics decide at what age to restrict this?

How old is too old to have babies? - News 14 Carolina

How old is too old to have babies? News 14 Carolina, NC - 18 hours ago A 66-year-old woman has given birth in Romania after undergoing fertility treatments. A 63-year-old woman in California lied about ...

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Fertility Factors

This article reviews some of the top reasons why women are unable to get pregnant. These are all medical causes, which can be determined by your doctor.

Factors affecting fertility - Biloxi Sun Herald

Factors affecting fertility Biloxi Sun Herald,  USA - 26 minutes ago It was not mentioned in your letter but I am assuming that you have tried all normal methods to get pregnant and that you have not had any stillbirths, etc. ...

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More PCOS News..

More news from around the world about PCOS, a serious condition that can make it difficult to get pregnant.  Unfortunately, this problem often goes untreated.  So pay attention to the symptoms and consult your doctor if you think you might have PCOS.  Read on...

PCOS: Major cause of infertility in women - Newindpress (subscription)

PCOS: Major cause of infertility in women Newindpress (subscription), India - 7 hours ago ... Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Out of which one-fifth are eventually diagnosed with infertility or a major cardiac ailment by 35. Yet the ...

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Up For A Good Scream?

It's often been said that limiting stress can improve your chances of getting pregnant, and this article takes a look at another means to do just that - public screaming!!!  Sounds like a good idea, but I'm not sure how practical it is : )

Scream to relieve stress - The Herald

Scream to relieve stress The Herald, UK - 20 hours ago ... Stress, which is linked to an increase in depression, heart disease, stroke and infertility, is estimated to cost the economy £3.8bn a year, according to ...

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Is Clomid For You?

Often, if a woman is not ovulating as indicated by irregular or missed periods, the first course of treatment to get pregnant would be a fertility drug called Clomid. It's relatively inexpensive, does not require injections, and is very successful at getting ovulation back on track. On the other hand, there are some side effects.....learn more.....

http://www.babyhopes.com/articles/clomid.html

Fertility Temple

Joganji, a budhist temple in Japan, is a site where many couples come --some in person, and others by mail or even through their website.  They come here to pray that they will get pregnant. It is a sacred place that is known to answer couples prayers for fertility.  Read more....

Fertility temple rises to the task to help couples sow the seed - Mainichi Daily News

Mainichi Daily News

Fertility temple rises to the task to help couples sow the seed Mainichi Daily News, Japan - 22 hours ago ... 31). Joganji has been around for over 1,000 years, and its reputation for fertilizing fertility extends back almost as long. "When ...

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Celebrity Struggles To Conceive

As you can see from this article, difficulty in getting pregnant can strike anyone--even the most popular celebrities.  Read more for the latest on J.Lo's struggles to get pregnant...

J.Lo's Joy Turns To Tragedy - iVillage

J.Lo's Joy Turns To Tragedy iVillage, NY - 5 hours ago ... Now she's back at square one.". "And this failure to conceive hit J.Lo particularly hard because she has been through so much to get pregnant.". ...

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Eat Right For Improved Fertility

Another look at some interesting research for those trying to get pregnant.  Again, diet is being evaluated as to how it affects both libido, and ultimately, fertility...

Poor diet affecting Aussie sex lives - The Age

Poor diet affecting Aussie sex lives The Age,?Australia?- Aug 11, 2006 ... "This is consistent with research that shows being excessively overweight can lead to a depressed sex drive and reduced fertility.". ...

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Nutrition Is Key

Some important research for women trying to get pregnan--it discusses the importance of nutrition in very early pregnancy.  This is why pre-conception care is so important--those first few very important weeks of development for the embryo happen before you would know you're pregnant. 

Unmasking Nutrition's Role In Genes And Birth Defects

Expectant mothers may someday get a personalized menu of foods to eat during pregnancy to complement their genetic makeup as a result of new research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

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