Tag: fertility

Best fertility apps that belong on your phone

By Kristy Rodriguez

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Trying to get pregnant? There’s an app to help you! In an age where we can sync with our cycles, and measure our steps, you better believe there are apps to make monitoring your body chemistry easier. To find the best one, we put three fertility-boosting apps to the test....

Fertility foods: 8 foods to boost reproductive health

By Wendy Jo Peterson, MS, RDN author of Born To Eat & the Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies

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Struggling with fertility can be one of the most heart-wrenching and frustrating endeavors. Getting pregnant is not as easy as the movies make it out to be. The causes of infertility abound and often leave health care practitioners and patients with many questions. There is still so much that is...

Fertility self care

By Wendy Jo Peterson, MS, RDN author of Born To Eat & the Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies

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Everyone’s journey to starting a family looks and feels different, especially when you are struggling with infertility. My personal fertility journey had many highs, lows, and bumps along the way. As both a dietitian and a woman who walked through the struggles of getting pregnant, there are emotional waves that...

Infertility Etiquette 101 for Couples, Friends & Family

By Pregnancy Contributor

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Here are 12 "infertility etiquette" tips to help friends and family give support during a complicated and emotional time.

Surviving the Summer Heat While Pregnant
The temperatures outside are rising- right along with your growing belly. And keeping your body cool is essential for both you and your baby. How does a pregnant woman's body temperature impact her pregnancy? What do you need to know about the sun, perspiration and exposure to air conditioning? Plus, our facebook fans share what…
Putting VBAC Risks Into Perspective
Your first baby was born via c-section and with this time you're hoping to have a vaginal birth, or VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). You may have heard about some of the risks, but what does it all actually mean? Are VBACs riskier than having a repeat c-section? What factors should you consider before making…
Creating Your Postpartum Plan
In addition to caring for an amazing newborn baby, your postpartum period will almost certainly bring more stress and challenges than you anticipated. Preparing a postpartum plan can help make this transition into parenthood a bit smoother. So, what should you consider when creating your postpartum plan? When should you create it, and who should…
Making Sex Comfortable During Pregnancy
Sex during pregnancy is different for every woman. You may have a huge sex drive... or the thought of your partner giving you the entire bed while he sleeps on the couch may sound more appealing. If you do want to have sex, you may be concerned about your overall comfort. Is sex during pregnancy…