Infertility Roller Coaster
The roller coaster ride really did mirror infertility treatment for me and many others. I would do something that terrified me, that wreaked havoc on my body and my mind for my child. I would take what...
View ArticleGetting Pregnant with Irregular Periods
QUESTIONDear Midwife,ANSWERTo answer your last question first, we recommend folic acid supplementation for at least 3 months prior to conception, so start any time. Without seeing you or your chart, it...
View ArticleCan a Positive Pregnancy Test Lie?
I had three positive home pregnancy tests, all different brands. But when I went for my blood test, it was negative. Why? Causes for false positives include...read more
View ArticleTwin Pregnancies and IVF: Not a Benign Act
Is there any wonder why there is a low compliance to follow the prescribed guidelines and attempt conception with just one embryo when the chances of a live birth are improved with two? Unfortunately,...
View ArticlePositive OPKs as Pregnancy Indicators?
Well we are TTC and Ive had a few issues I guess. I will give you a short timeline and then ask my specific question.Wednesday July 7th- unprotected sexHi Kristen, The short answer to all your...
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Impower Pregnancy Pillows
Reviewer's Name: Mommy Leah I was on the pill for a little over 10 years. I have been off now for almost 18 months. We have been trying since the day I stopped taking the pill, we were about to start...
View ArticleUnusual Uterus Position
QUESTIONI have a backwards uterus. I was wondering if I still can get pregnant.ANSWERAbsolutely! In fact, if the uterus points towards the back, the cervix points towards the front, which some say...
View ArticleInfertility and Fibroids
QUESTIONMy husband and I have been trying to conceive for six months now. I'm a bit concerned due to many reasons, some being family history and others being of a medical nature. ANSWERWithout...
View ArticleTrying to Get Pregnant at 40
QUESTIONDear Midwife, I've been trying to get pregnant for around seven months now and I'm still not pregnant. We have had unprotected sex every other day. My period was 3 weeks late last month. When...
View ArticleJust Say NO! to BPA
BPA and other endocrine disrupting chemicals are linked to infertility, cancers and malformations. Want to reduce your exposure? These six simple steps will help!read more
View ArticleAfraid to take the test
I am a new memeber to this site and the ability to blog has got he hooked. I feel like I finally talk about what I feel and what I am going through and maybe someone will TRULY understand.read more
View ArticleYou CAN Get Pregnant with PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome can rob you of your fertility. Fortunately, most women who are diagnosed with PCOS can go on to have healthy pregnancies.read more
View ArticleYour Blood Type Might Affect Your Fertility
It's not just vampires that are interested in your blood type. Your ovaries are, too! Certain blood types might affect a woman's fertility.read more
View ArticleSplish Splash, Genetic Backlash
Is making a baby taking longer than expected? Scientists have found that some men have a genetic change which makes them less fertile.read more
View ArticleUsing One Embryo in IVF Doesn't Lower Birth Rate
Using one embryo in an IVF procedure doesn't necessarily lower the birth rate. See what this new study has to say.read more
View ArticleHypnosis Helps Couples Conceive
Hypnosis is becoming one of the most sought-after approaches in fertility today. Could mind/body science help you in your journey to parenthood? A growing group of moms and their babies say, "Yes!"read...
View ArticleSpermCheck® Vasectomy Kit by Alere, Inc.
Advertorial - SpermCheck® Vasectomy. Making the choice to have a vasectomy is hard enough. Confirming that the operation was successful doesn’t need to be a difficult process too.read more
View ArticleRemove BPA from Your Thanksgiving from Your Table
A toxic uninvited guest might be sitting at your Thanksgiving table, and we're not talking about your in-laws!read more
View ArticlePreviously Diagnosed Infertile Women Might Not Be Infertile After All
Conventional wisdom says that if a couple isn't able to get pregnant within twelve months of trying to conceive, they might need professional fertility help.read more
View ArticleNatural Family Planning
Natural family planning has come a long way. Modern NFP incorporates scientific methods based on observance of the unique biological markers of each woman's fertility.read more
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