The Hidden Pain of Secondary Infertility Imagine having a baby, watching that child grow, and then deciding to expand your family only to have no success. Up to 60 percent of infertility cases involve secondary infertility, a term used to describe someone who has had at least one child but cannot conceive and carry to term additional children. The frustration and heartache experienced by these couples is no less painful, yet secondary...more
Safe Exercise Before During and After Pregnancy Tips There are two key things that are very important to understand when putting in a general exercise program.1. You need to be doing no less than twenty to thirty minutes of aerobic exercise 3 to four times per week.2. It's counseled to include some kind of strength coaching in your routine 2 to a few times a week.If for some reason you do not...more
Stress and Infertility "Which came first? The chicken or the egg?" Like the age-old question, the debate about stress and infertility continues. Evidence exists to support the idea that our bodies have a physiological reaction to stress, which could contribute to infertility. As well, repeated failed attempts to conceive a baby can create additional stress on an otherwise healthy individual. In fact, research indicates that women experiencing infertility develop a higher level of depression than women with cancer. To understand the stress/infertility connection, researchers note the importance of examining the factors that influence an individual's stress level. Personality types, coping strategies, and available support systems can all impact how much stress you feel while dealing with infertility. The process of infertility treatment adds additional stress to your life. What's worse than countless appointments, hormonal fluctuations, and the incessant feeling of living in limbo? No wonder you're stressed! Dealing with infertility can definitely take its toll on you and your partner. It is critical to your wellbeing to find coping mechanisms that will lessen your...more
Planning For a Successful Pregnancy Preparing to become pregnant and have a baby involves a great deal of planning and knowledge. It isn't just about having enough money, a stable relationship, or the emotional maturity to handle parenthood. Your body needs to be prepared as well, and a pregnancy planner can help to ensure you are physically...more
Surviving the Holidays while Coping with Infertility From trick-or-treaters at Halloween to relatives at Thanksgiving to holiday cards with happy families throughout December, this time of year can be especially difficult for couples dealing with infertility. When you are trying to have a baby, the holidays can make your struggle...more
Under Pressure: Coping with Infertility Trying to conceive, waiting for the stick to turn blue, and enduring another failed cycle can take a toll on you as an individual and on your relationship as a couple. If the stress of infertility feels overwhelming, you are not alone. In fact, research indicates that woman dealing with infertility experience similar issues as those struggling with cancer, HIV, or other chronic conditions. Understanding the stress caused by infertility can help couples work together to find healthy ways to cope. The following tips can help you handle the ups and downs of infertility: Acknowledge your feelings. Holding everything in will only make you feel worse. Confide your sadness, anger, and other emotions in someone you trust.Look for a support group. Talking with others who are facing similar issues can help you feel less isolated.Communicate with your partner. Resist the urge to shut each other out. Instead, make a conscious effort to share how you feel, and also find time for fun.Educate yourself. The more you know about infertility, the better prepared you will feel as you navigate your options for achieving parenthood.Develop other...more
Hi, I wanna talk with you about what to eat when pregnant. My name is Karen Phoenix and I am a nutritional and fitness coach and I am a new mommy. During my pregnancy, I found out how I could not gain an excessive amount of weight, and have a...more
Nursing Pajamas - You Will Need it Before and After Your Pregnancy There is one article of clothing which no new mother can live without: nursing pajamas.Nursing pajamas are an essential key to a new mother's survival as they are incredibly...more
Ebook Review Pregnancy Miracle - Pregnancy Miracle Natural Infertility Treatments Usually having a healthy baby is the happiest day of a woman's life. But not all women can get pregnant as easily as others. Some women have medical issues such...more
Get Pregnant Holistically - How To Conceive Naturally First of all, you have to remember that our body is the most sophisticated mechanism ever and if you have failed to get pregnant, it a sign that your body is not ready to carry a child....more
Traditional Chinese Medicine – Infertility Treatment of Choice for Many Couples These days many infertile couples are turning to Traditional Chinese Medicine and other natural and holistic cures for infertility to become pregnant. Many...more
UTI in pregnancy PathophysiologyRemarkable changes occur in the structure and function of the urinary tract during pregnancy. Blood-volume expansion is accompanied by increases in the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and urinary output. The...more