Alternatives & Complementary Therapies in Fertility Treatment
Alternative and complementary medicine isn’t a new concept when treating chronic conditions or even in treating the common cold. In fact a recent survey found 38% of US adults use some form of alternative and complementary therapies when treating a whole host of different conditions. The term alternative medicine describes the use of some form […]
7 Factors to Consider Before Choosing a Fertility Specialist
When choosing a fertility specialist, it’s not always an easy decision. In fact, there’s much to consider before you and your partner make your choice. In performing your due diligence its essential to review the clinic as a whole. After all these are the people with whom you’ll take the most important journey of your […]
Yoga & IVF: How Regular Exercise Can Increase Your Success
If you’re preparing for an IVF cycle, you’re no doubt well aware of the stress that goes with such a procedure. But, of course, your commitment to the journey to have your child is strong. Keeping your stress at bay and helping the process along sounds impossible but when you make yoga a daily practice […]
How to Improve Your Fertility with Movement & Exercise
Movement and exercise benefit your health in many different ways. Regularly engaging in some form of aerobic exercise engages your heart and strengthens your cardiovascular system. Exercise burns calories, balances blood sugar and reduces stress and anxiety. The advantages of a regular movement and exercise program are many, but one advantage is of particular interest […]
8 FAQs About Calculating Fertility Days with Your Cycle, Answered
Calculating your fertile window isn’t difficult, providing you have a regular cycle. The fertile window consists of those days in a female menstrual cycle when there’s a possibility for conception. That window includes the day of ovulation and the five days preceding. When you have unprotected intercourse in that window you have the best odds […]
IVF Babies: Birth Week, Health Tips & the Process Explained
Pregnancies conceived through IVF carry a slightly higher-than-average risk for birth before 40 weeks, the normal gestation term. Babies born before 37 weeks are preterm, but not necessarily premature. Most of the brain and lung development occurs rapidly toward the end of gestation. Doctors monitor babies’ development and tend toward early, but safe delivery for […]
5 Insights About IVF Soon to Be Parents Want to Know Most
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a form of assisted reproductive technology used for treating infertility. When you’re diagnosed with infertility, you and your doctor address the issues and, if possible, examine your treatment opportunities. IVF is a common treatment for many issues impacting your ability to conceive. But, if you aren’t familiar with the procedure […]
Can OTC Medications Be Harmful During IVF?
Those undergoing IVF do everything possible to ensure a successful outcome. For some people that means giving up certain vices like alcohol, coffee and fast food. Others may embrace the healthiest diet choices, switch to organic produce and give up any known inflammatory foods like red meat. But what about OTC medications? What do you […]
7 Ways to Stay Healthy While You Wait for Optimal Fertility Days
If your periods are regular and you’ve figured out the time you ovulate then you might already know the optimum time to conceive is those few days before you ovulate. Sperm lives up to five days in the female body and planning intercourse those few days prior to ovulation offers the best chance for conception. […]
Understanding Your Ovulation Cycle: 7 Insights
Very often young females focus on periods when it comes to the menstrual cycle. After all, knowing when to expect your period is essential for plenty of occasions. From planning your beach vacation to knowing if you should buy a pregnancy test, period awareness is important. However, without ovulation an honest-to-goodness period wouldn’t happen. Ovulation […]
