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Trying to conceive? Avoid these common mistakes!
May 23, 2013 5:32 pm-
Jealous of women who are already pregnant? Here’s how to get over yourselfNot all that long ago, babies were not much more than a cute afterthought. You were quietly enjoying life with...by Olivia on May 8, 2013 2:35 pm
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Iron supplements while trying to conceive?Anemia, a condition in which a person has too few red blood cells or their capacity to carry oxygen is reduced,...by Olivia on May 6, 2013 3:42 pm
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Trying to get pregnant after 45There’s no denying biological facts — it is harder to get pregnant at 45 than it was at 35, and your fertility...by Olivia on May 2, 2013 3:30 pm
Fertility problems»
Time-lapse technique can improve IVF success rates
May 19, 2013 5:33 am-
Dealing with the emotional side of infertilityInfertility sucks. It is hard when you find out you can’t conceive naturally after a long time of trying...by Olivia on April 17, 2013 3:58 pm
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Questions to consider before becoming an egg donorAs artificial reproductive technologies have become more advanced and widespread, more women also started considering...by Olivia on February 2, 2013 3:57 pm
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Questions to consider before becoming a sperm donorSperm donation has, for many men, been a way to help someone conceive a child while earning a little extra money...by Olivia on February 1, 2013 9:50 am
Male fertility»
Male fertility — how to boost your sperm count through diet
April 22, 2013 11:06 am-
Want to boost sperm count? Watch less TV!Are you trying to conceive? You’re probably trying to figure out when you ovulate, using folic acid, and...by Olivia on February 6, 2013 4:45 pm
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Men: Can you increase your sperm count naturally?Did you know that around 90 percent of male infertility is caused by a sperm quality or sperm count problem? Around...by Olivia on January 26, 2013 2:10 pm
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Retrograde ejaculation and male fertilityRetrograde ejaculation is a condition that prevents a man from ejaculating semen during sexual intercourse. This...by Olivia on January 21, 2013 7:04 pm
Parenting»
Great gifts for a baby’s first birthday
March 3, 2013 5:52 pm-
Baby development: Starting to talkIt’s amazing how well you can communicate with a newborn, given that they can’t talk or even smile...by Olivia on February 23, 2013 8:36 pm
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When can you leave your baby with a babysitter?Are you a new mom? You may wonder when you can leave your baby with a babysitter. Or perhaps you are returning...by Olivia on December 11, 2012 8:31 pm
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How to start a great morning routine with your kidsIs every morning rushed, chaotic, and extremely stressful? Do you have trouble waking up, or getting your kids...by Olivia on October 15, 2012 4:53 pm
Fitness and nutrition»
Lazy? Here are some tips to get yourself and your kids fit
December 5, 2012 6:47 pm-
Does your teen have an eating disorder?Puberty comes with so many physical and social changes that it’s hard for any teenager not to have a bout...by Olivia on October 6, 2012 7:10 pm
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Limiting junk food choices doesn’t promote weight lossAre you considering a weight loss diet? You may plan to start by cutting out cookies and chips, but be careful....by Olivia on May 31, 2012 5:47 pm
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Why should you use coconut oil?Has anyone told you to give coconut oil a try, both in food and for cosmetic uses? You probably want to know what...by Olivia on May 24, 2012 12:39 pm
Recent Articles
Trying to conceive? Avoid these common mistakes!
Conceiving is a pretty exact science, but ultimately something you have only a small amount of control over. Are you hoping to get pregnant soon? Avoid making common mistakes, and take charge of your own fertility as much as you can.
Early pregnancy: Is it normal to be more sensitive to smells and tastes?
Of the many possible early pregnancy symptoms, morning sickness — better referred to as pregnancy nausea and vomiting — is definitely the most well known. Women who have recently discovered that they are expecting a baby, and even those who merely suspect they are pregnant, may also have noticed a related pregnancy sign. You may [...]
Time-lapse technique can improve IVF success rates
IVF success rates could be improved enormously through the use of time-lapse imaging, scientists from the United Kingdom revealed in Reproductive BioMedicine Online. The study team, from the CARE fertility group, say that the new technique can help with selecting the healthiest embryos, resulting in a 56 percent increase in IVF live birth rates.
Breastfeeding: Do you need to adjust your diet?
Are you preparing to breastfeed, and wondering if you need to avoid certain foods for your baby’s sake? You may well have heard about or from mothers who quit eating a wide variety of foods to nurse — things like chilly peppers, garlic, milk, and even… cucumber? So, is it really necessary to adjust your [...]
So you got pregnant — what should you do next?
You are still tremendously impressed by your positive pregnancy test, whether you were actively trying to conceive or your news came as a bit of a surprise. What should you be doing next? When is it time to make your first prenatal appointment, what should you know about diet and lifestyle, and how do you [...]
After you’ve given birth: What’s a babymoon all about?
You’ve been through roughly 40 weeks of pregnancy and have gone through the somewhat perilous process of giving birth, either vaginally or by c-section. Now, you are finally holding that newborn in your arms. You would love to stare into his face and talk about who he resembles with your partner. Instead, everybody you know [...]
Jealous of women who are already pregnant? Here’s how to get over yourself
Not all that long ago, babies were not much more than a cute afterthought. You were quietly enjoying life with your other half, focusing on the things that people in their 20s and 30s focus on. Then, you both decided that you were ready to start trying to conceive. You may just be at the [...]
Iron supplements while trying to conceive?
Anemia, a condition in which a person has too few red blood cells or their capacity to carry oxygen is reduced, can be caused by a variety of nutritional deficiencies. Iron-deficiency is the most common cause of anemia, and it isn’t rare for pregnant women to encounter it. Studies also suggest a link between iron [...]
Positive pregnancy test? It’s not too early to think about parenting!
Parenting is easily the most challenging thing you’ll ever do. You have no choice but to “learn on the job” and to simply get stuck in, but it is not too early to start thinking about your personal parenting philosophy when you get that positive pregnancy test.
Trying to get pregnant after 45
There’s no denying biological facts — it is harder to get pregnant at 45 than it was at 35, and your fertility was already in decline when you were in your thirties. Some people say it is practically impossible for a women to conceive using her own eggs, once she is on the other side [...]

