Everybody has heard the well-worn jokes about a woman’s biological clock ticking away. To women who are 35 or older and having difficulty getting pregnant, it’s not a joke. Still, there are many women who successfully conceive and have healthy babies well into their forties so complications due to age are not a given. However, it pays to be aware of the risks both to mother and child as well as any other concerns.
As a woman ages, it’s natural that her frequency of ovulation declines. This Read more [...]
So many myths, urban legends and old wives tales abound regarding what does and does not enhance your chances of getting pregnant. However, some of these suggestions do align with what fertility specialists will tell you.
First and foremost, remember that making a baby is the fun part! Relax and enjoy your lovemaking and, although your chances of getting pregnant are best if you frequently engage in sex around your ovulation point, don’t regiment your sex schedule to where it feels like a chore. Read more [...]
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Much has been said over the years to tout the promised health benefits of soy. But, if you make soy a part of your regular diet, it might just be soy that is standing between you and getting pregnant.
A compound found in soy called genistein has been identified as a culprit in hindering sperm as they search for your non-fertilized egg. Mere traces of genistein can be sufficient to destroy sperm before they ever reach the fallopian tubes.
Surprisingly, it takes far lower doses of Read more [...]
