You have decided it's time to start a family. Before you begin the fun preparation like choosing names or decorating the nursery, there are some things you need to do to prepare your body. Getting your body ready is important for conception, pregnancy and delivery. There are four steps that are wise to take before you even think about buying that first bag of diapers. Pre-Pregnancy Step #1 - Develop a regular exercise routine If...more
Deciding to get pregnant is exciting, but it can also be confusing. As you get ready to embark on the journey toward motherhood, you may have lots of questions. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions with answers that are sure to help. Question #1 - How long will it take me to get pregnant? There is no definitive answer to this. Some women conceive the first month they try and for other women it takes many months, and,...more
When everything seems to fail, we become desperate and make decisions that we may regret. You wouldn't imagine how many couples rush into trying in Vitro fertilization to get pregnant when their doctor tells them they are infertile. What you must understand is, there are other things to try, like newer alternative medicines that actually work, like the one i have provided in this article. Before we go that far, let's take a look at some ultra effective tips to conceive a child that could really help! Let's forget about conception methods for a second and concentrate on things you can do that can actually increase your chances of conceiving by a land slide. These are little tricks that can assist you in pinpointing exactly when you are most fertile as well as what you can do to give yourself that extra push towards pregnancy. First, quit any bad habits such as drinking caffeine and smoking cigarettes. I found out after a very long time that these things were destroying any chance I had of becoming pregnant. Maybe in younger women these factors do not play as big of a role, but for a woman in her forties, it was detrimental! In men, smoking significantly...more
For some couples trying to get pregnant is easy. But for others it can be a frustrating process. If you do not become pregnant quickly do not panic. This does not automatically mean you will never get pregnant. If you have been taking birth control pills, the shot, or other forms of birth control your body may need time to get it out...more
A healthy lifestyle is the best approach to a healthy conception. Overweight or underweight, both are looked upon as high risk factors in pregnancy. However, there are no such customary cut-off points. Underweight is one of the prime issues in the Western world caused due to eating disorders, with the young group of women from...more
It is essential that pregnant women eat a well balanced meal at all times to provide their growing baby with the vitamins, nutrients and minerals that the baby needs to grow. There are some foods though that needs to be avoided due to the risk they pose to not just to the mother, but also to the growing baby. For starters, raw meat needs to be avoided due to the risk of toxoplasmosis and salmonella. This means no more rare steaks, or rare burgers. Pregnant women should take caution and make sure that all of the meat they eat is cooked well done. Cold deli meat should also be avoided because of the risk of listeria. Listeria can cross the placenta and can cause an infection or blood poisoning to the baby. Keep in mind though that deli meat can be reheated until it is steaming and this will help reduce the risk. Speaking of listeria there are other foods that can contain this bacteria. Some soft cheeses such as brie, feta, and gorgonzola. These cheeses are commonly made with unpasterized milk. Unpasterized milk often contains listeria, so pregnant women need to make sure that any soft cheeses they are going to eat are made with pasteurized milk. Fish has always been...more
Reasons to Stop A few reasons you might want to stop breastfeeding may be if you are feeling constantly drained of energy. Or maybe your child has started to bite. Sometimes your milk will just dry up, this is your body's way of...more
Assortment is the first key. It's been said that variety is the spice of life. Keeping your diet filled with assortment of fruits, vegetables and protein will help make sure that you and your baby don't get too much of one nutrient...more
Being pregnant is one of the most amazing experiences a woman will go through. You want your baby to be born as healthy as can be so it is important to take extra care of yourself. The first thing would be to see your doctor regularly to be sure...more
You want to plan for snack attacks especially if you are not going to be home. You want to make sure you take some healthy food with you, so that you can resist the temptation of going to the vending machine and taking out that...more
Women who are overweight, or have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or more are at a greater risk of certain pregnancy complications like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. No knows for sure why weight matters so much, as far as...more
If you have been trying to get pregnant for some time and you are not having much luck, then I am sure you are looking for new ideas and information on what you may be doing wrong.If you are trying to get pregnant then you want to be...more