Fertility
Tag: Getting Pregnant
Is Fertility Affected By Drinking Alcohol?
Everyone enjoys a glass of wine or a bit of whiskey from time to time, and there is nothing wrong with unwinding in that way if you enjoy it. For people trying to conceive, it might be worrying, as one has to answer the question of whether or not drinking alcohol can affect their fertility. How much is too much? When you are trying to get pregnant, it is always better to err on the side of caution. Ultimately, all alcohol usage should stop, especially if you are a woman. If you are not willing to stop your social drinking, keep this in mind: One normal-sized alcoholic beverage (wine, beer, cocktail, or mixed drink) contains about half an...
Can You Get Pregnant After Ovulation?
Can get pregnant from intercourse after ovulation? The correct answer is, yes you can, but only for a very short time.
How Long After A Miscarriage Should I Wait Before Trying To Get Pregnant Again?
Women who have been through a miscarriage normally fall into the group of females who really do want to be pregnant. For this reason, one of the most commonly asked questions after a miscarriage is how long the waiting period should be before trying to conceive again. What is a Miscarriage? Miscarriages are a lot more common than many people know, particularly as they can occur during the very early stages of pregnancy when a woman does not even know she is pregnant. These very early miscarriages are routinely called chemical pregnancies. The official definition of a miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy before the fetus is viable. There are two main types of miscarriage: an early miscarriage...
What Can I Do After Intercourse To Increase My Odds of Getting Pregnant?
Like most women who are trying to conceive, you most likely find the waiting period between having sex and finding out whether or not you are pregnant is a nerve-wracking experience. Subsequently, you probably want to do something after intercourse to increase your chances of having the baby you so desperately want. There are things you can do after sex to increase conception chances, but there are also plenty of myths out there as well. Sometimes it is tricky to know the difference between an old wives tale and scientific truth. Having Morning Sex Scientific studies have concluded that a man’s sperm count is usually higher in the morning when compared to afternoon or evenings. However, other scientific...
Can Drinking Green Tea Affect Your Fertility?
Archeological evidence suggests that tea leaves brewed in boiling water and consumed as many as 500,000 years ago. Botanical evidence indicates that India and China were among the first countries to cultivate tea. Today, hundreds of millions of people drink tea around the world, and recent studies are now suggesting that one variety of tea, in particular, commonly known as green tea (Camellia sinensis) has many health benefits. What Is Green Tea And How Is It Different? There are three main varieties of tea — green, black, and oolong. Green, black, and oolong tea are all derived from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. The difference between the teas is in their processing. Green tea is unfermented...
Do I Need to Have Sex Every Day to Get Pregnant?
Have Sex More Often if You Want to Get Pregnant! There is a common misconception that if you want to get pregnant, you should not have sex very often so the sperm has the opportunity to build up to “get pregnant” levels. The truth is, that is not a realistic viewpoint to take, nor is it a scientifically proven one unless your doctor has confirmed a male factor fertility issue. Science has shown it to be quite the opposite. That is, the more sex you have, the more likely it will be for you to conceive. It is unfortunate that the rate of infertility has increased so much in recent years, and though many still argue that it is due...
When Does Conception Occur?
When you want to start your family or expand it, one of the most commonly asked questions relating to this quest is "when does conception occur"? Many people think that they can just have sex and get pregnant. For some people it happens that way, but for many conception takes a bit of planning. Fertilization can only happen in a 12 to 24 hour timeframe during your WHOLE cycle. What is Ovulation? Ovulation normally occurs about two weeks before a woman's period starts. Your eggs, in your ovaries, begin growing tiny sacs filled with liquid around them. These fluid filled sacs are follicles. Your body goes through a series of hormonal changes at this time. When your body triggers the...
Nutrition and Trying to Conceive
There are certain things to ask yourself before considering having a child, and whether it is your husband or partner in life, there are certain things to consider. Are You Eating Properly? The health we are in before pregnancy can certainly have a negative or positive effect on our bodies. Are we eating right? Have you spoken with your ob-gyn about the possibility of losing or even having to gain any weight? Should you begin an exercise and nutrition program? Are you getting enough folic acid, fiber and other nutrients in your body? Your doctor may want you to change your eating habits, start exercising - even begin taking prenatal vitamins. These things will help to ensure not just...
Common Earliest Signs of Pregnancy - Do You Have Any Of These Symptoms?
Am I Pregnant? For some women, this question brings thoughts of joy and for some feelings of uncertainty. The two weeks, between conception and getting a positive pregnancy test, can be very stress filled. Here are some symptoms that are potentially pregnancy related. If you are lucky, they will be the precursor to a positive pregnancy test result. Earliest Signs of Pregnancy Do you suspect you might be pregnant? Until you can take a pregnancy test, you will have to rely on the signs and symptoms your body is showing. The most common early pregnancy symptoms include: Swollen breasts. Your breasts can begin to swell and become tender. You may notice this as early as two weeks after you become...
If I Missed My Period, Does That Mean I am Pregnant?
No matter what age a woman is, missing a period generally leads to thoughts of pregnancy. Unless you can rule out pregnancy due to having no sexual intercourse, missing a period can lead to extreme happiness in some women and terrible fear in others. Even though the most commons signs of pregnancy are a missed period, nausea, breast tenderness, and fatigue, it is essential to understand that these are just symptoms and not actual confirmations. Pregnancy Tests Rule out pregnancy by taking a home pregnancy test as soon as you realize that you have missed a period. Such tests are widely available online and over-the-counter. When performed correctly, these pregnancy tests have a 97% accuracy rate. If the test is...