When do I ovulate?
April 15, 2009
A lot of folks do not know the signs and symptoms of ovulation. There are a few ways you can try and pinpoint it. As a general rule (if you have a normal, 28-day cycle), you ovulate approximately 14 days before the start of your next period. However, there are a lot of women who do not have a normal 28 day cycle. that makes it a little more difficult to determine when you are fertile. There are a few things that can help you in determining that fertile period. They include: a basal b…
Sperm Life
April 15, 2009
As you are trying to conceive, you may be wondering how lengthy sperm will live after ejaculation. Knowing that will help you to duration intercourse properly for conception.
Most sperm will die within minutes after ejaculation either inside the vagina or outside the woman’s genital tract. Once the sperm enters a woman’s genital tract (cervix and uterus), most die within 1-2 days. Some sperm, however, can survive up to 5 days (the maximum amount of time). But, the typical life sp…
Smoking/Drinking Alcohol While TTC
April 15, 2009
Before you even become pregnant, you should take a look at your current habits. Smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol can adversely affect your chances of becoming pregnant as well as harm a fetus.
Smoking:
Nicotine constricts your blood vessels including those linked to the placenta and your baby. You should avoid having any nicotine in your body approximately a month before you conceive to avoid complications. The following is a list of diseases and defects that your baby could be born wi…
Ancient Chinese Birth Chart
April 15, 2009
Are you trying to conceive and want to know what your chances are of having a boy vs. a girl? Well, one method (has worked for me both times) that is widely known is the Ancient Chinese Birth Chart. It takes into consideration your age (at date of conception) and the month you conceived in and tells you what gender you are predicted to have. Of course, that is no guarantee, but I swear by it!
Check it out here:
http://www.thelaboroflove.com/chart/cal.html
Until next time…..Baby dust to …
Fitness for Conception
April 15, 2009
Preparing your body to grow a tiny little baby for 9 months is fundamental. As mentioned in previous posts, you should stop smoking, drinking alcohol, cut back on your caffeine intake and stop using drugs before you try to conceive. Doing so will give your baby the healthiest chance of survival.
Not only is it vital to stop putting harmful things into your body, but it’s plus vital to get rid of those additional hazards (weight and stress for example).
You should start exercising immedia…
PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
April 15, 2009
PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is one of the main causes of infertility in women. It’s the most common reproductive syndrome for women within the ages of 20 and 40.
Women who have PCOS have cysts on their ovaries that prevent the ovaries from functioning normally. It affects your menstrual cycle as well as fertility, and your ovaries tend to be 1.5 to 3 times larger than normal ovaries.
No one is precisely certain what causes PCOS, and currently, there are only treatments approved …
ClearBlue Digital Commercial
April 15, 2009
This has been running on TV for a little while and I really thought it was pretty funny…Enjoy!
He’s Here!
April 15, 2009
Hey there…
It’s Jamie and I have some exciting PERSONAL news - and I am just a bit nervous about sharing it….
You see, even though I am very “out there” with my public personality as the “Pregnancy Helper”, well… I am usually reluctant about sharing too much of my private life. Which is why I am a bit nervous…
But I am just bursting with that news - so I decided it’s day to come out and share that with you:
After 9 enlarged months my se…
New Fertility Treatment?
April 15, 2009
It would seem that the newest fertility treatment isn’t really new at all…
In fact its yet another editorial that has to do with maintaining a healthy weight, not only for the woman but for the man as well.
Read a great spread from Reuters here..
Newest fertility treatment may be a diet
Fact or Fiction Regarding Fertility
April 15, 2009
Here are some common misconceptions regarding trying to conceive.
Most women have no trouble getting pregnant - FICTION - One in Six couples are unable to conceive after a year of trying.
Getting pregnant just takes time….relax and it will happen - FICTION - whether you are under the age of 35 and have been trying to conceive for a year or more, see your doctor. Same goes whether you are by 35 and ttc for 6 months.
Men have just as many fertility issues as women - FACT - 40% of fertilit…