This is a question that many women who have problems conceiving ask themselves. There are a number of reasons why a woman may be infertile and, surprisingly, a lot of them are lifestyle based. In general you should live a healthy lifestyle in order for your reproductive system to function normally. Here a few possible [...]
In previous centuries it was deemed that infertility only occurred in the woman but it is now known that infertility can affect the man too. In some cases it affects the woman, the man or both. Here are the reasons why a man could be infertile. Antisperm antibodies. When your own immune system is your [...]
Being pregnant is one of the most exciting and special times in a woman’s life. It is also exciting for a man when his partner falls pregnant. You have waited years for this moment in your life and you may have had to go through fertility treatments to get to this point. There are so [...]
We hear about it all the time, the benefits of a healthy lifestyle but there are still many people who don't follow a balanced diet and a regular exercise routine. But a healthy lifestyle also has a positive effect on fertility. So if you're trying to have a baby then there are a few lifestyle [...]
Many couples are waiting longer than in the past to start a family. It's largely due to the fact that more people are focused on their careers and the best time to build a career is when you're in your twenties. Consequently, many people have babies when they are older and ready for the responsibility [...]
IVF is the abbreviation for In Vitro Fertilisation and the process is simply the uniting of the egg and sperm in a laboratory. When there are fertility problems with either the male or the female or both then IVF may be suggested as a course of treatment if you want to conceive a baby. However, [...]
Deciding to start a family and have a baby is a big one. Your whole life will change and that includes your body. Along with getting your body ready for child bearing, you also need to prepare your mind for this. It's going to take a big chunk of your life and you need to [...]
So many things in life require endurance and time. Sometimes we let go of certain hopes or dreams because it's not realistic, whilst there are others that are worth holding on to. The want and need to keep going becomes a part of your personality but if you're not born with this, how do you [...]
If you have decided that you want to have a baby, then it may be an exciting time for you. Pregnancy is a quite an experience for most women. Every woman experiences it differently and the symptoms may differ too. Once you've made the decision, how do you prepare for pregnancy? First of all, you [...]
Everyone has their opinion about infertility. If you are unable to conceive and don't know why yet, then you have probably been bombarded with advice and suggestions. Aunties may tell you what home remedies to take and uncles may give you unsolicited advice about intercourse. There are so many myths about infertility yet only a [...]
