Trying to get pregnant and want to do everything you can to help your chances? It’s great to take supplements, exercise, and manage your stress by getting acupuncture. But, there are things you do every day that you might not realize are hurting your fertility. Let’s talk about chemicals and fertility. You are interacting with […]
Many people know that it’s important to eat a healthy, balanced diet when they’re trying to conceive. But they might not know why. Keeping blood sugar reasonably even, without major spikes (or dips), can help keep the rest of the body, and especially the reproductive system, in order. Blood sugar spikes and dips can wreck […]
You are finally ready to start your family and you want to avoid months of disappointment. This is the guide for you. Avoid these common fertility mistakes when you’re trying to get pregnant. Common Fertility Mistakes 1. Assuming you know when you ovulate First of all, you have to figure out when you ovulate. Many […]
Tips for Successful IVF You’ve decided to do IVF and everything’s ready to go. But how do you give yourself the best chances of success? Read on to learn our favorite tips for successful IVF. 1. Follow your doctor’s orders on activity levels and medications Organize your medications and set a schedule for when to […]
You have finally gotten a positive pregnancy test! Before you can schedule your first prenatal appointment, it’s time to find an obstetrician or midwife you want to work with. Some clinics are ‘group practices,’ and you might see a different provider every time you go in. In a small practice, you might see the same […]
In the last 25 or so years, acupuncture has become well-known for helping couples experiencing fertility issues become pregnant. Acupuncture for fertility has been studied scientifically for decades. Here’s what we know. Acupuncture for Fertility Acupuncture can reduce the time it takes to get pregnant by half. One study completed in 2016, compared subfertile women […]
Miscarriage Facts When a pregnancy ends before 20 weeks, it’s called a miscarriage. After that point, a pregnancy loss is called a stillbirth. About 10-20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, but the chance of miscarriage decreases after the first trimester (around 13 weeks of pregnancy). By far the most common cause of miscarriage is chromosomal […]
What to Do Before Getting Pregnant If you are thinking of starting your family, then now is a great time to plan ahead and get started on some healthier habits that will prepare you for pregnancy and parenthood! Multivitamins for both partners Preconception vitamins are important to ensure that the eggs and sperm are the […]
Acupuncture During Pregnancy Pregnancy… it was the best of times, it was the worst of times. As a first-time mom who had been trying to get pregnant for a couple of years, I was thrilled to be pregnant. Then, the nausea kicked in and didn’t let up until I was around 21 weeks. That’s almost […]
Blood Sugar and Fertility There are many factors at play when it comes to whether someone can get pregnant easily or not, but one factor that is (mostly) under your control is your blood sugar. Under normal conditions, when you eat a meal, the carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars, which is the body’s […]
