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Trying to conceive? Avoid these common mistakes!

Trying to conceive? Avoid these common mistakes!

May 23, 2013 5:32 pm
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,...

Fertility problems»

Time-lapse technique can improve IVF success rates

Time-lapse technique can improve IVF success rates

May 19, 2013 5:33 am
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...

Male fertility»

Male fertility — how to boost your sperm count through diet

Male fertility — how to boost your sperm count through diet

April 22, 2013 11:06 am
Are you and your partner trying for a baby? If you have immersed yourself into the world of “TTC”, you will no doubt have noticed that most articles and books...

Parenting»

Great gifts for a baby’s first birthday

Great gifts for a baby’s first birthday

March 3, 2013 5:52 pm
A baby’s first birthday is a huge milestone for the baby’s parents and immediate family. The baby, too, will have developed enough to actually enjoy all the attention...

Fitness and nutrition»

Lazy? Here are some tips to get yourself and your kids fit

Lazy? Here are some tips to get yourself and your kids fit

December 5, 2012 6:47 pm
Most moms of young kids are less fit than they once were, probably mainly because you are too bust with parenting and the rest of life to even get working out on your to-do...

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Trying to conceive? Avoid these common mistakes!

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?

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

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?

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?

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?

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

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?

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!

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

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 [...]