Fertility
Tag: Getting Pregnant
What Are The Chances of Getting Pregnant Soon After Giving Birth?
You have recently given birth and you are already wondering when you will be fertile again? You may have heard that you will not be fertile for a while after birth but that's not true. Many women have gotten pregnant within a couple of weeks of giving birth. You probably know of families with VERY closely spaced siblings. You can conceive again within a couple of weeks after giving birth, even if your period has not returned. Breastfeeding and Fertility There are many factors that come into play when getting pregnant again after having a baby is concerned. The most important factor is whether you are breastfeeding your newborn. Although it is possible to get pregnant while breastfeeding, breastfeeding itself is...
Getting Pregnant in Your 30's - How to Improve Your Odds
Getting Pregnant In Your 30's There are many reasons women are waiting until they are older to get pregnant. College typically will take you into your early 20's if you stop after you get your undergraduate degree. After college, there's the workforce. Many women have active, successful careers, and a husband they want to spend time with before they add a child to the mix. Before they know it, they are in their 30's and now ready for a baby. There is a plus of waiting until you are over 30 to get pregnant. Being older also typically makes us wiser. Maturity and wisdom accumulate in the extra time before trying to get pregnant when you are in your 30's. ...
My Ovulation Test is Positive! When Should I Have Sex?
Getting pregnant is not easy for every couple. Though some may conceive naturally, others need a little help to give them a better chance. It's imperative to know when you are ovulating so you can time intercourse perfectly. Using ovulation predictor tests will increase your chances of getting pregnant. A positive ovulation test signals that it's time to have sex now! Timing is everything if you want to get pregnant. Your chances increase if you have sex within five days before you ovulate. They decrease as the hours pass after you have ovulated as well. Your egg only survives for about 24 hours once ovulation has occurred. What Does a Positive Ovulation Test Tell You? WebMD, explains that an ovulation...
Why is Folic Acid important for Conception and Pregnancy?
When you decide to have a baby, folic acid is one of the main items that should appear on your "remaining healthy" checklist. Folic acid, sometimes called folate or folacin, is a B vitamin more popularly referred to as B9. It aids our body in producing more red blood cells, as well as the chemical components of our nervous system, such as norepinephrine and serotonin. Folic acid can also aid in synthesizing the genetic substances found in the cells of our bodies as well as help us to maintain normalized brain functions. Why Should I take Folic Acid? It is suggested that folic acid should be used both before and during conception, as it is one of the few...
Can You Be Pregnant And Still Have A Period?
Stories of women who didn't know that they were pregnant until giving birth, are all over the internet. For many couples, who are trying to conceive, this leads to the hope that it could happen to them too. We examine the probability of this happening in this article. What Biology Says According to a resident obstetrician at Baby Centre, the answer is a resounding 'no.' Once a woman's body begins producing the pregnancy hormone, hCG, her periods will stop. What Looks Like a Period Could Be Something Else Many women mistake breakthrough bleeding for a period. Breakthrough bleeding is a common occurrence during early pregnancy. It usually happens at about the same time a woman's normal period would have...
Chicken Pox and Getting Pregnant - Make Sure You Are Immune!
Trying to Conceive and Chickenpox The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada recently released guidelines advising women who are trying to conceive to make sure that they're immune to chickenpox first. Chickenpox, which causes itchiness, rash, and pockmarks, is seldom serious for children. For adults, on the other hand, especially those who are pregnant, it can be quite serious. Most North American women are immune to chickenpox. If you’ve ever had chickenpox, or if you’ve recently received the vaccine against it, you are immune. If you know that you haven't had chicken pox and that you haven't gotten the vaccine, see your doctor. If you received the vaccine as a kid, ask your doctor if getting a booster shot...
Stress and Fertility - Increase Your Chances of Getting Pregnant
Being Stressed Can Lower Your Chances of Getting Pregnant The stress you feel in your day to day life causes your body to produce a variety of different hormones, many of which are not helpful if you are trying to get pregnant. Adrenaline, one of the stress hormones, signals your body to be ready to run. This reaction is known as "fight, flight, or freeze" response. It is an evolutionary response that was extremely valuable and kept your prehistoric relatives safe and alive but not so valuable now. The chance of you being chased down by a bear is very slim, but our body doesn't know the difference between the fight or flight response due to an actual bear or something...
Conceiving a Baby Boy - Tips to Increase Your Odds
Whether this is your first baby or your third, you may have your heart set on having a baby boy. Most of the time, you will have a 50 / 50 chance of that happening. If you follow some of the suggestions below, you may be able to boost the possibility of having a boy beyond the 50% mark. How Your Baby's Gender is Determined The chromosomes determine the sex of your baby from his mother (her egg) and father (his sperm). The mother's genetic contribution is a 2 X chromosomes (XX). The father supplies an X chromosome and a Y chromosome. For you to have a baby boy, the mother provides an X chromosome, and the father donates...
Best Sexual Positions for Getting Pregnant Faster
Trying to conceive a child can be a very exciting time. It is also a wonderful excuse to spend some more intimate moments with your partner. However, even though we all love any excuse to cuddle under the covers, when you are trying to conceive, every moment matters. Best Positions for Getting Pregnant Faster Ask any women (mother or not) on what the best position for getting pregnant is, and you will receive a different answer every time. This is because everyone has a different opinion. Unfortunately, there is no scientific evidence proving which sexual position is the best to get pregnant. However, there are a few crucial components to keep in mind: a position that encourages deep penetration is...