Get Pregnant: Tips from a Pregnancy Researcher

Herbal remedies that increase ovulation

August 8, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

Still trying to get pregnant and looking for natural remedies that help the reproductive system? More natural and organic products are being displayed on the shelves at local supermarkets and specialty food stores than ever before with an array of healing assurances and natural cleansing and detoxifying options to aid in pregnancy.

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Endometriosis and conception

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Endometriosis is typically seen during the reproductive years and effects 5% to 10% of women of which approximately 30% have fertility problems. Symptoms may depend on the site of active endometriosis. It is a common finding in women with fertility related issues. Some studies report that once a woman modifies her diet, adds supplements that aid in creating optimal uterine health and gets pregnant, the endometrial disease is gone thereafter.

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Nail salon safety and pregnancy

August 3, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

How safe is it to get a mani-pedi in a busy nail salon while pregnant?

A high exposure to Acetone during early weeks of pregnancy may increase the chances of miscarriage according to scientific research and studies.

Prevalent throughout a nail salon, Acetone, is found in nail polish remover at every station.Either by inhalation or through the skin and nails, a woman’s contact with Acetone can affect the nervous system of the unborn, thus leading to developmental delays in her offspring or even miscarriage.

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How to balance alkaline/acid levels and get pregnant

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Studies indicate hostile cervical mucus environments, often caused by high acidity levels in women, can hinder sperm and reduce the viable number of sperm considerably. To combat this dilemma, there are numerous dietary choices that can reverse high acidic levels and raise a woman’s alkaline level to an acceptable one or neutral one, thus allowing sperm to travel through the cervical mucus more easily.

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New study links higher sperm count to vitamin

March 2, 2010 by · 1 Comment 

Troubled with low sperm count, viability, motility or morphology? A recent study published in the Journal of Andrology from the American Society of Andrology cites FertilAid supplements for men may improve sperm dynamics for some men.

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Studies link Horny Goat Weed to increased sperm count

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Albeit a funny name; don’t let the name dissuade you. Horny Goat Weed has been used medicinally for thousands of years. A traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the all natural botanical has been used to remedy kidney and liver disorders and joint issues to its use and reputation as an all-natural aphrodisiac and natural alternative to Viagra. It has garnered many accolades from users and non-traditional health care practitioners.

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Celebs open up about fertility treatments

February 28, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

With so many couples encountering fertility issues these days, one place they can go to seek comfort and information is in the stories of successful fertility treatments for the women of Hollywood, the runways, the media, the music industry and even politics.

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Pre-implantation genetics testing offers new hope to pregnancy challenged couples

February 25, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

For couples who have experienced recurrent miscarriages, unsuccessful IVF cycles or unexplained infertility; as well as women of advanced maternal age; new procedures are available in the form of a genetic diagnosis program designed to help achieve a successful pregnancy.

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How to raise sperm count

February 24, 2010 by · 1 Comment 

The average male sperm count ranges between 20 million to more than 100 million sperm per milliliter of semen.

According to the Mayo Clinic, less than half the men with sperm counts between 12.5 and 25 million sperm per milliliter are able to get their partner pregnant and less than one-quarter with sperm counts less than 12.5 end up impregnating their partners.

The good news however is, there are treatments available to remedy low sperm count.

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How to lower risk of preeclampsia in pregnancy

February 24, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

According to a study from SeonAe Yeo, Ph.D, an associate professor with a specialty in women’s health at the UNC School of Nursing at Chapel Hill, for some women, preeclampsia risks may be lowered by following a simple 40 minute, 5 times a week, stretching routine during pregnancy. Researchers at the university, lead by Dr. [...]

February 24, 2010 | Read the story »

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