Archive for July, 2010

Early pregnancy spotting and cramping

Spotting or bleeding is one of the most frightening things a woman can experience early on during her pregnancy, along with abdominal cramping. What should you do when you have these symptoms early on during your first trimester? Is there any cause for concern, and what do you need to know about the reasons for [...]

Side effects of injectables before IVF

IVF, or invitro fertilization, can bring great hope to women who would not otherwise be able to get pregnant. IVF rates are on the rise, and advancing technology means that success rates are also increasing. If you are about to start your first IVF cycle, or are still looking into the ins and outs of [...]

Extreme fatigue during early pregnancy – can you do anything about it?

Early pregnancy is normally a time of extreme joy, as well as extreme tiredness. Are you going through this now? I sympathize! The beginning of pregnancy leaves me so tired that I have real trouble getting up in the morning, and want to take an afternoon nap. Simple tasks such as getting on a bus, [...]

How your due date is calculated, and when your baby is really likely to arrive

How your due date is calculated, and when your baby is really likely to arrive

Are you pregnant? After the first shock and disbelief passes, of course you want to know when your baby is going to make an entrance into this world! Pregnancy is normally described as lasting for nine months, but just how long does a pregnancy go on for? What does a “due date” mean exactly, and [...]

The total conception

The makers of The Total Conception advertise their product as a tool for “creating miracles and little wonders.” The first at-home artificial insemination kit, The Total Conception liberates many couples trying to conceive from their need for sperm banks and assisted conception.

Treatment of infertility in men

In the treatment of infertility in men, the two primary concerns are sperm count and sperm quality. While medical intervention is sometimes necessary, there is a great deal men can do to treat infertility naturally on their own.

How to get pregnant fast?

For couples who want to get pregnant fast, timing is everything, especially timing intercourse to ovulation.

Cervical mucus after ovulation: what is it like?

Cervical mucus after ovulation: what is it like?

Cervical mucus can give you an awful lot of information, but there is a learning curve to knowing what your cervical mucus is telling you. One of the most common questions asked by women who are interested in checking their cervical mucus to monitor their fertility is about the changes in mucus post-ovulation. What does [...]

Stomach cramps and abdominal pain in early pregnancy

Stomach cramps and abdominal pain in early pregnancy

Did you miss your period, and have a positive pregnancy test? Why do you still feel like menstruation can show up at any time, then? Why is your face breaking out in spots, why are your breasts tender, and most importantly, why do you have stomach cramps and abdominal pain? Many women worry that these [...]

How to cure pregnancy headaches

Headaches are not uncommon in pregnancy, and they seem to turn up most frequently during the first trimester, while you are also feeling nauseous and tired. Headaches that occur at any time while you are expecting a baby are annoying, and can be debilitating. The question is, what can you do about them? Is it [...]