Once the decision is made to start a family, most often the woman wants to get the show on the road, so to speak. That means that she's going to do whatever it takes to get pregnant as soon as possible. If you are one of those proactive types that wants to do everything you can to put a bun in the oven immediately, then this article is for you. Follow these five tips and nine months from now you just may find yourself on the way to...more
A high stress level is common culprit in couples facing infertility. Family, friends, co-workers, and even doctors often give the placating advice of, "Just relax!" But is that advice empty, or is there some truth to it? Studies show that, in fact, reducing stress can help couples conceive. Decreasing life's pressures is definitely easier said than done, but adding calming influences into the daily schedule is much simpler and...more
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 exercise isn't already a daily part of your routine, then make it a daily priority, immediately! A regimen of cardiovascular exercise and strength training is just a smart way to maintain a healthy body when you aren't trying to get pregnant. It is even more important when wanting to conceive. A body that is in shape will handle pregnancy better than an out of shape body. Women who exercise throughout pregnancy report having an easier time giving birth. Furthermore, women who have a normal body mass index (18.5 - 24.9) have a greater fertility rates than women who have a higher body mass index. Exercise is one of the two essential keys to keeping that weight at a healthy level. Pre-Pregnancy Step #2 - Adopt Proper Eating Habits The other...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...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...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 of its system. However, in the meantime, there are things you can do to increase your chances of getting pregnant. Click to Get Pregnancy Miracle System Cure Your Infertility Know When You Are Ovulating The ovulation period is the most opportune time in your menstrual cycle to become pregnant because during this phase your body releases an egg. If the egg is met with a sperm then fertilization takes place and you are pregnant! So how do you know when you are ovulating? Well, if you have regular cycles each month this will be easy to pinpoint. If you do not have regular periods this might take some time to figure out. Based on a normal menstrual cycle of 28 days (but some are between 21 and 35) you will ovulate on day 14 of your cycle. This means that around two weeks before you start your period you are ovulating. So if you track when...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...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...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