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Effects of Brazil Nuts and Selenium When Trying to Get Pregnant
While selenium is related to beneficial reproductive effects, it also has a dark side that a potential mother-to-be should be aware of. This article uses scientific articles to show the benefits and side effects of Brazil nuts when trying to conceive.
Can You Get Pregnant in Your 50s?
What are the options for women who want to get pregnant in their 50s? And what are the odds of having a healthy baby?
Do Fertility Lubricants Like Pre-Seed Cause Miscarriage?
Does the use of Pre-Seed, or any other "fertility friendly" lubricant like Conceive Plus or Balance Activ Conceive, cause miscarriage? Does it interfere with sperm screening or affect DNA within the sperm? I contact the manufacturers of various fertility lubricants to find out the truth.
How to Get Pregnant Using the Menstrual Cup
A menstrual cup can help couples achieve their goal of pregnancy when used as directed in this article.
TTC With Soft Cups and Mucinex: How to Get Pregnant the Weird Way
TTC tips to try, including getting pregnant with a soft cup or taking mucinex, before giving up or trying a drastic solution.
IVF Nearly Killed Me, But It Was Worth It!
This is my account of my IVF experience. It's a mix of awful and amazing, and an experience I'm ultimately glad I had! Hopefully it will help raise awareness of what could go wrong.
What to Say to Someone Going Through IVF
What do you say when someone tells you they've started the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process? Here are my favorite responses -- see if you want to borrow one or create your own (grin)
Different Types of Twins
Did you know that there are different types of twins? Here is some information on how they are conceived along with descriptions of twin classifications.
Are Pink or Blue Dye Pregnancy Tests Better?
So you think you might be pregnant, but you're not sure which pregnancy test to trust. Do you purchase a pink dye test or a blue dye test? Is there a difference? Get informed before making your decision.
How Do Pregnancy Tests Work?
Learn more about how pregnancy tests are done and get tips for receiving accurate test results.
What to Know About the Decision to Stop Trying to Conceive
Many infertile couples have had to set aside their dream of having a family. When do you decide to stop hoping? What is the best response when someone shares this news with you?
How Long After Miscarriage Do You Ovulate?
A miscarriage can be a traumatic experience both physically and emotionally. However, the ovulation process still happens even after such an event. Find out more about when it's safe to restart the ovulation process.
How to Chart Basal Body Temperature
Read this article to learn how to chart your basal body temperature (BBT) and determine when ovulation occurred. Also, learn some definitions associated with BBT charting and where to chart online.
DHEA for Age-Related Fertility Issues
For many years, DHEA has been heralded as an anti-aging supplement, but it is now also being used by many older women as a supplement to boost fertility. Here's why:
The 6 Best Yoga Poses for Fertility
Many fertility issues can be caused by stress. These yoga poses relieve that stress and can be incredibly beneficial for a woman's reproductive organs.
Blighted Ovum and Miscarriage
Information on a Blighted ovum. Gestational sac with no baby. How it happens, why it happens and what to do about a miscarriage.
How to Increase Your Chances of Conceiving Twins
Following these tips may help increase your chances of having twins.
How to Conceive a Boy
If you have been hoping and praying to have a baby boy, try these tips to increase your chances.
Implantation Bleeding: Myths and Facts
In this article, I will outline some of the facts and myths about implantation bleeding while trying to conceive. I hope to make it clearer to women out there in the same boat as myself.
Why Can't I Get Pregnant?
If you are wondering why you can't get pregnant, then there are a number of things that you can do to make sure that your chances of conceiving are maximized. Check out some tips here.
Getting Pregnant After Depo-Provera Shots
Are you trying to get pregnant after the Depo-Provera shot? Find out more about the Depo-Provera injections, the side effects of the Depo shot, and pregnancy after the Depo shot.
How Do I Know If I Ovulated?
In order to get pregnant you need to ovulate, but how can you know if you ovulated? This article will discuss a couple of ways to tell if ovulation has already occurred.
How Soon Can I Get Pregnant After a Miscarriage?
Getting pregnant after a miscarriage can be very frustrating as you wait for your body to return to normal. For some people, ovulation happens straight away, but for others, it takes a little longer.
How Soon Can I Take a Pregnancy Test?
Am I pregnant? How early can I take a pregnancy test? When can I take a pregnancy test? Find out about pregnancy tests and the best time to take one if you are trying to have a baby.
How Soon Can I Take a Pregnancy Test?
If you think you may be pregnant, but you are not sure if it is too early to test, then check out this information. It should help you decide if it is too early to take a pregnancy test or not.
What Are the Chances of Getting Pregnant in Your 40s
Are you in your 40s and trying to get pregnant? I share my thoughts, after lots of research into later motherhood and having my own baby at age 46.
9 Reasons for a Missed Period and Negative Pregnancy Test Result
Do you have a late period but a negative pregnancy test result? What causes a false negative test? Could you still be pregnant? Here are the most common reasons for a negative test but no period explained...
The Aftereffects of Coming off the Depo-Provera Shot
Depo-Provera is a form of birth control that involves getting a hormone injection once every 3 months. What are the signs that the hormones are wearing off and what is it like to go off of it?
How to Calculate Your Ovulation Period Using Your Menstrual Cycle
Ovulation takes place 10-14 days before your next period. You can subtract the length of your cycle by 10-14 to find out what day you will ovulate in your next cycle. In a 30-day cycle, you will ovulate 16 days after your period starts (30-14=16).