Advances in fertility treatment have progressed significantly since the 1970s, when the first IVF test tube baby was born in the UK. But it can still take quite some time to recognize and diagnose fertility problems. As a result, a lot of women who have successful fertility treatment tend to be older mothers.It is generally considered that an older mother carries a greater risk of physiological problems to an unborn child. This can be true....more
What a great experience being pregnant can be. There can also be potential concerns, the troubles of weight gain, muscle pain and joint pain, as well as the aches in our bones. This is such a joyous occasion, as well as one of a challenge. We feel such discomfort and pain. There is a solution. I have recently discovered the luxury of pregnancy massage! This is actually possible! We do need to make sure the needs fit our...more
Deciding to get pregnant is the first step on a long and exciting path that will eventually lead to the beginning of a new family. The thought of conceiving a child may seem daunting but it is a process that has been present since the dawn of time. With the rising awareness on pregnancy health concerns and conception methods, it is easy to be misinformed on how to get pregnant properly. The truth is that some women get pregnant very easily while others find it difficult and need a great deal of patience and optimism. While it is helpful to question women who have already conceived in the past, the topic can be embarrassing and this is why it is necessary to perform some research.Have sex around the time of ovulation.The woman's egg is capable of being fertilized for only 24 hours after it is released from the ovary, according to Richard J. Paulson, M.D., an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology and director of the In Vitro Fertilization Program at the University of Southern California School of Medicine in Los Angeles. The man's sperm can live for between 48 and 72 hours in the woman's reproductive tract. Since sperm and egg must come together for an embryo to be...more
First Trimester These are the first 12 weeks of the pregnancy. During this time, the mother's body goes through many changes since a baby is growing in her. Most women complain of nausea, backaches and morning sickness. At this point, the mother is supposed to book her first prenatal appointment where she gets a comprehensive medical...more
Have you seen a multitude of doctors, had endless blood tests and been subjected to many painful procedures only to be told that you your infertility is mysterious?I can imagine you are trying to avoid all those baby shops and have shut the door on the room in your house you planned as the nursery. Right now you would be feeling disheartened and...more
Infertility may be a tough problem to deal with but it can be treated. Here are Generic Clomid highly recommended way to increase fertility not only for women but for men as well. Generic Clomid is indicated for the treatment of ovulatory dysfunction in women desiring pregnancy. Impediments to achieving pregnancy must be excluded or adequately treated before beginning Clomid therapy. Those patients most likely to achieve success with clomiphene therapy include patients with polycystic ovary syndrome, amenorrhea-galactorrhea syndrome, psychogenic amenorrhea, post-oral-contraceptive amenorrhea, and certain cases of secondary amenorrhea of undetermined etiology.Generic Clomid Clomiphene citrate is a white to pale yellow, essentially odorless, crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in methanol; soluble in ethanol; slightly soluble in acetone, water, and chloroform; and insoluble in ether. Generic Clomid is a drug of considerable pharmacologic potency. With careful selection and proper management of the patient, Clomid has been demonstrated to be a useful therapy for the anovulatory patient desiring pregnancy.Properly timed coitus in relationship to ovulation is...more
For certain couples trying to have a baby, those regular pregnancy tests can become more of a torture than being a relief. Though the pregnancy kits now available are improved versions, the risk is always there.Metaphorically, the test should be...more
Due to the advances made in fertility medicine and technology, the men and women who are facing infertility testing are being given hope. Doctors are able to, more than ever, diagnose and treat infertility problems accurately.Semen AnalysisThe most...more
Though a woman's probability of conceiving a baby at 42 greatly reduces, there are quite so many women who still to conceive at that age and safely put to birth healthy kids. How many women conceive naturally at 42? Well the answer to...more
Here is the top 5 most common conditions that can be a cause for concern by the midwife or consultant in pregnancy.1. A Threatened miscarriage occurs usually before 12 weeks and up to 20 weeks of pregnancy. After this period it may be a problem with...more
In the past 9 years, I have had 3 normal pregnancies and healthy children. While the pregnancies were all normal and complication-free, I had all the different feelings going through both my mind and body. Between muscle and joint pain, there is also...more
How great to be pregnant! It's a time of joys and challenges. There are so many aches and pains, such discomfort. Though we are gaining weight, have muscle and joint pain, we are elated. What can we possibly do to alleviate this? I recently heard...more