Pregnancy rates climb with fertility drug Clomid
January 8, 2010 by Cindy Ferda · 7 Comments
To combat infertility, many women are turning to clomiphene citrate as their first course of action. Sold under the brand name Serophene or Clomid, it is the most commonly prescribed medication for women with ovulation issues, PCO (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and/or luteal phase defects, however it does not work for women with blocked fallopian tubes.
January 8, 2010 | Read the story »
Determining the cause, symptoms and odds of miscarriage
January 6, 2010 by Cindy Ferda · 1 Comment
Miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week; usually occurring before the 12th week during the first trimester. The chances of miscarriage increase considerably as a woman ages. Some studies even suggest pregnancies from men older than 40 increases the odds of miscarriage as well. A miscarriage may occur because the embryo or fetus isn’t developing properly due to chromosomal abnormalities.
January 6, 2010 | Read the story »
Lowering the risks of neural tube defects during pregnancy
January 2, 2010 by Cindy Ferda · 2 Comments
Neural tube defects (NTD) like spina bifida and anencephaly are one of the most common birth defects today. Affecting the brain and spinal cord of a fetus, this can occur before a woman even realizes she is pregnant.
January 2, 2010 | Read the story »
Prenatal vitamins essential to get pregnant
December 20, 2009 by Cindy Ferda · 7 Comments
Prenatal vitamins are an essential part of the equation for pregnant women and those attempting to conceive. Maintaining proper levels of folic acid, calcium and iron as well as many other nutrients while carrying a fetus will provide the best possible health results for a baby and mother prior to delivery.
December 20, 2009 | Read the story »
Secrets of conception
December 16, 2009 by Cindy Ferda · 9 Comments
Whether you are 25 or 45, conceiving a baby can often be challenging for many couples. Medical professionals, fertility experts and women who have successfully conceived offer the following advice.
December 16, 2009 | Read the story »
Pregnancy hazards in the workplace
December 7, 2008 by Cindy Ferda · 1 Comment
For the millions of working women across the globe who are trying to get pregnant each year, it is imperative they know their workplace.
In recent findings by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, women make up 46% (sixty-seven million) of the workforce in the United States alone, and of these women there is a sizeable amount each year that are already pregnant or trying to conceive.
December 7, 2008 | Read the story »
Pregnant women should lower ‘sushi’ intake due to mercury toxins
September 30, 2008 by Cindy Ferda · 2 Comments
According to joint guidelines issued from both the FDA and the EPA, women of child-bearing years trying to conceive or pregnant should limit their fish intake to no more than two servings a week in order to protect the unborn child from potential brain damaging mercury.
September 30, 2008 | Read the story »
