Getting Pregnant
Conceiving: The Basics For some couples, getting pregnant is as easy as deciding to become pregnant, and then having sex. But for the vast majority of men and women hoping to have a baby, it takes some planning to conceive. Taking some time to understand the underlying processes involved in becoming pregnant can go a long way toward helping you avoid frustration and increase your chances of conceiving successfully – and soon. Continue Reading... Preparing for Pregnancy By preparing yourself physically and emotionally for pregnancy, you can substantially increase your chances of becoming pregnant sooner, as well as avoid many of the risks that ...
Increase Fertility
Your Health & Fertility Becoming pregnant is one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life. It can also be very stressful and trying. At times it may even seem hopeless. In fact, in April of 2009 there were an estimated 7.3 million US women between the ages of 15 – 44 that were suffering from some form of infertility. In Australia, approximately one in six couples will have trouble trying to conceive a child. Continue Reading... Diet, Exercise, Vitamins & Supplements All machines need some type of fuel to function properly. Cars need gas, construction equipment needs diesel fuel, and furnaces need ...
Fertility Issues
Ovarian Cysts and PCOD A cyst is a fluid filled sac that can form anywhere in the body. Ovarian cysts are these fluid filled sacs that grow on or within the ovaries. There are two classifications of ovarian cysts: (1) functional cysts and (2) non-functional cysts. Functional cysts usually form during the menstrual cycle while non-functional cysts can form at anytime. PCOD or PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovary Disease / Syndrome. PCOD is very similar to ovarian cysts in that it is a condition in which the ovaries do not properly release mature eggs. Continue Reading... Fibroid Tumors Fibroid tumors are non-cancerous masses of ...
Male Fertility
Male Fertility Overview One in six Australian couples suffers from infertility. Of this, 40% of the infertility is a male related problem with one in twenty five males having a low sperm count and one in thirty five males being sterile. Obviously, male infertility is an increasing problem for couples and should not be overlooked when seeking answers to fertility issues. Continue Reading... Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition The single most effective way to prevent male infertility is to live a healthy lifestyle. Nutrition, exercise, clothing, weight management, and other miscellaneous activities are all important aspects of fertility health. Let’s take a closer look at each ...
Infertility / Options
Fertility Testing / Assessment The inability to conceive a child can be extremely frustrating for a couple, especially when they have been trying for months or even years. After numerous attempts at conception, a couple will begin to seek medical help in the way of fertility testing and assessment. Certain tests, for both men and women, can determine if they are suffering from infertility. As with any diagnosis, it progresses through various stages, with more complex tests performed as a last resort. Continue Reading... Infertility For years, infertility has been considered a woman’s problem but the statistics show that this is not the case. ...
Recent Blog Posts
Faster Conception Tip 1: De-Stress & Relax
If you are trying to get pregnant, you may find that it’s not easy as you had hoped. It’s very rare for couples to conceive on the first attempt. As a matter of fact, even for young couples...
Unreceptive Cervical Mucus
The conception process is very complex and not very accurate. All of the hormones must be in order and a specific sequence of events must occur in order for it to happen. Any number of problems can arise...
Seminal Plasma Hypersensitivity aka Sperm Allergy
A woman’s desire to have a baby can be all consuming and a diagnosis of infertility can be life shattering. And although some of the causes of infertility cannot be overcome, there are many that can...
Welcome to Get Pregnant
Welcome to the site! By providing quality information and making it freely available, we hope to help couples conceive naturally, faster. Many couples are be surprised when their attempts at conceiving...
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