Beyond Age Factor
So can you become pregnant in advanced reproductive age? Yes, it can take longer than if pregnancy is attempted earlier in life. Does this make the term “geriatric pregnancy” any less offensive? NO!! Let’s take a moment and appreciate the wonderful things our bodies can do as we age without labeling it with terms that make us cringe and think less about ourselves. Understanding it may take more rigorous approaches, effort, and time to conceive in our late 30s or beyond, can ease the stress often felt by this age group.
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Fertility Spring Cleaning
Implementing a gentle cleanse prior to becoming pregnant can improve fertility outcomes and the overall health of your baby. A wide array of toxins have been identified as detrimental to male and female fertility impacting oocytes (eggs) and sperm directly; hence the importance of a detox prior to becoming pregnant.
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Sleep and Fertility: Does it really matter?
Sleep disorders are known to be associated with reproduction challenges and now research is showing not just the time of day you sleep but the quality and quantity also impact fertility. According to a peer reviewed article in Fertility and Sterility, “both stable circadian rhythms and cyclic melatonin availability are critical for optimal ovarian physiology and placental function…”
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Unexplained or Unexplored Infertility
Evaluating the cause of infertility in only the female partner can waste months of valuable time and result in the use of inappropriate, unnecessary, and often expensive procedures while during this time, the male partner could be identifying and correcting his fertility status as well. Even if there is an identifiable cause in the female, the male partner should still be evaluated.
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Trying to Conceive? Natural ways to boost fertility
The journey to parenthood is an exciting experience. You read books, watch videos, listen to podcasts, and talk with friends and family that have experienced the joy of pregnancy-all in anticipation that you will join them in the ranks of being a mom or dad.
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Stress could be causing your Infertility
Quarantine, protests, virtual or no work/school, riots, face mask wearing. . .
Demands, expectations, uncertainties, and judgement from others. . .
I want to be pregnant, when is it my turn, none of this is fair. . .
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What is causing the increase in preterm birth?
Why it matters: Preterm birth complications are the leading cause of death among children under 5 years of age, responsible for ~1 million deaths per year worldwide, and can lead to lifelong developmental and physical disabilities.
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Could Your Lifestyle Be Causing Infertility?
Infertility is a problem for 1 in every 10 couples at some point in their reproductive lifetime. Learn some lifestyle influences and treatment options in this article.
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Menstrual Migraines
In this article, Dr. Kerr explains migraines that are associated with the menstrual cycle.
Read more to discover how Traditional Chinese Medicine views menstrual migraines.
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