Experiencing cramps in between your periods is unusual, but not unheard of. Normally, cramps are caused by your uterus contracting in order to shed the uterine lining. The actual contraction is what you’re feeling when you experience menstrual cramps. But what does it mean when you have cramps between periods? Pregnancy The most common answer [...]
Obesity is a rising problem in the western world. It is estimated that over one in four women of childbearing age is currently obese. Doctors believe that percentage will continue to rise over the next several years. Obesity makes it harder for women to conceive and also creates the potential for complications during pregnancy. An [...]
While many a back rub has led to sex -and many men would like to believe they usually do- most of us don’t associate them with fertility. Maybe we should. Don’t get us wrong. We’re not suggesting that simply having him rub your back can lead to a bun in the oven. While it would [...]
Acupressure is a traditional form of Chinese medical treatment. The basic idea behind it is that many of our body’s ailments are caused by a disturbance in the flow of chi (energy) within our body. Applying pressure to select acupressure points is believed to improve the flow of blood and chi, relieving the problems [...]
Fertility Boosters for Her Achieve and maintain healthy weight. This is sometimes easier said than done, but most women can achieve and maintain (or at least move towards) a healthy body weight by adopting healthy eating and exercise habits. Both obesity and being underweight can make it more difficult for a woman to conceive. [...]
When you are trying to get pregnant, you want to do “everything” right so your chances of conceiving are greatest. You have changed your diet by adding fertility friendly foods and supplements and cutting out your less healthy eating habits. You have stopped potentially fertility unfriendly activites like smoking and alcohol. You are exercising and [...]
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Keeping your Relationship strong during Infertility Treatments
Keeping your Relationship strong during Infertility Treatments
| The information provided here should not be considered medical advice. It is based on the average experience of women trying to conceive and may not be what you may be experiencing. It's not meant to be a replacement for any advice you may receive from your doctor. If you have any concerns about your cycle or our ability to get pregnant, we advise you to contact your doctor. |
