Pregnant women already know that carrying and nurturing a baby is hard work, and anyone who has given birth knows that the energy drain is real, and that it’s not just your uterus that’s working, your whole body feels it. Now, there’s new research showing just how much energy it takes to give birth to…
Many of us have tried different methods to get pregnant, and it seems like there’s always a new trend that people swear has made a difference in our journey to find a baby. Remember when metformin, the diabetes medication, first emerged as a solution for women struggling with infertility? Right now, an amazing new drug…
When I was three months pregnant, eating just a slice of cheese brought me to tears. Not the actual cheese, just the idea of it . I was still at the stage where most foods made me nauseous, and after ordering a simple turkey sandwich at a restaurant, I was irrationally convinced the chef would sneak a…
If you’re trying to conceive, you’re probably wondering about the best sex positions for conception. Believe it or not, experts still don’t have convincing evidence to answer this question. “It’s difficult to study specific sexual positions that can increase fertility,” says Cheryl A. Kingsberg, M.D., director of behavioral medicine at University Hospitals Medical Center Cleveland….
Once you’ve decided it’s time to try for a baby, you and your partner may be tempted to try a variety of strategies based in medical literature and ancient lore. Sure, you’ve heard about things like elevating your legs after penis-to-vagina sex or eating the “right” foods when trying to conceive, but one of the…
The chances of pre-discharge causing pregnancy are very low, but not zero, so it is possible for pre-discharge to cause pregnancy. Pre-ejaculatory fluid is a lubricant designed specifically for sexual intercourse in men with pre-ejaculatory testicles. If you’re trying to avoid pregnancy by using the withdrawal method, in which the penis is withdrawn from the…
There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about pregnancy and menstruation, so it’s natural to wonder if it’s possible to get pregnant right after your period ends, or how many days after your period ends that you can get pregnant. In fact, while this isn’t always possible, it is quite possible to get pregnant…
While the excitement of having a “little clone” will guide you through your pregnancy, you will inevitably face many other challenges and difficulties, from wondering if you will be a good parent to mentally preparing for sleepless nights and diaper changes. It may all seem scary and daunting. This process doesn’t end with birth, but…
Ashwini’s struggle: infertility, kidney condition and tough decisions Ashwini revealed during the interview that she and her husband, actor Murali Sharma, had been thinking about starting a family. However, kidney disease made the process much more difficult. “We tried, but at some point the doctor told me that my kidneys couldn’t handle the pressure,” Ashwini…
Basal body temperature (BBT) charting can help you get pregnant faster by identifying your most fertile days. Detecting ovulation using a BBT chart is relatively easy, non-invasive, and inexpensive. Your obstetrician or endocrinologist may recommend charting to help you determine when you ovulate or to better understand your menstrual cycle patterns. BBT charting has many…
