Trying to conceive in your forties
As first time mothers are getting older, more and more women are trying to conceive in their forties. Being pregnant and over 40 is nothing new of course, and it...
How to conceive the gender of your choice
Many couples have a preference for a specific gender. If you are among them, and would like to conceive either a girl or a boy, there are some pro-active steps...
Top 10 most obvious very early pregnancy symptoms
Have you just done your pregnancy test and discovered that the symptoms you had were not a product of your wild imagination? Or are you still waiting and hoping? Early...
Laparoscopy and trying to conceive - what to expect?
If you have been trying to conceive for a long time with no result, and less invasive fertility tests were inconclusive, your doctor may recommend a laparoscopy to determine possible...
Getting pregnant with Asherman's Syndrome
Asherman's Syndrome describes a condition where women have intra-uterine scarring or adhesions. These could lead to a lack of menstruation or an irregular cycle, and can cause difficulties in conceiving...
Foods that increase female fertility
Every woman who has been trying for a baby or just thinking about it knows that there are certain things you need to stop doing to increase your chances of...
Foods that increase male fertility
Food has a huge impact on fertility, and there are lots of dietary changes that men can make to increase their chances of getting their partner pregnant. Men play just...
Traditional vs gestational surrogacy
In this day in age, there are many fertility options available, and surrogacy is no different. Once, surrogacy referred strictly to a woman who carried a baby biologically hers, conceived...
Protect your health during pregnancy - eat chocolate!
Pre-eclampsia is one of the most dangerous complications anyone can encounter during pregnancy. This dangerous condition, that can lead to eclampsia and HELLP Syndrome, is one of the chief medical...
Decrease in fertility? Increase in casual sex!
American psychology graduate students conducted a study into women's attitudes towards casual sexual encounters as they age, and their biological clock starts ticking. This interesting new study seems to indicate...