From the monthly archives: June 2009
You might think that you are doing your body good by eating a lot of soy. Soy can definitely be a healthy source of protein but it’s not healthy for male sperm production. It contains a natural source of estrogen that can interfere with male sperm production. Men trying to get their partners pregnant should [...]
Sorry, it’s been a few days since we’ve posted. Wendi is in St. Louis visiting family and I am playing dad to our two very ridiculous dogs! Back on schedule from here on out!
Just wanted to give a quick update on our positive IVF pregnancy. We are in our second trimester and things are [...]
Can I Travel When Going Through IVF?
IVF medications and procedures can interfere dramatically with your day-to-day life. Many couples wonder, though, if they can take vacations and travel before, after, and during treatment. In all honesty, the bottom line is better safe than sorry.
It would be quite difficult for one to [...]
It’s great to exercise during pregnancy but don’t push it and heat up your body too much. Raising your core body temperature over 102 degrees Fahrenheit can increase the chance of miscarriage and birth defects.
It’s a good idea to take it easy on the workouts even if you are trying to get pregnant and [...]
A lot of our readers wonder if it’s possible to still get pregnant if you have a very poor sperm morphology. The answer is, absolutely! With advancements in Assisted Reproductive Technologies, IVF with ICSI is a great option for those of us who have very poor sperm morphology. I speak from a personal [...]
Egg Donation Can Be An Option For IVF
Not all women will have the ability to use their own eggs for IVF. The good news is that with today’s technology and advanced medical care, women are able to carry a child even if that child was not created with her own eggs. If a couple [...]
So you are thinking that you want to have a baby! One of the most important things is to make sure that you and your partner are in great health, before you begin the baby making process. A perfect place to start is with your regular doctor or your OB-GYN. A preconception checkup will cover [...]
Celiac disease might be affecting your fertility without you even knowing it. Celiac disease is an allergy to gluten. Gluten is a protein that is found in most wheat, rye, barley and oats products as well as many other types of everyday foods.
A gluten allergy affects fertility by making it hard for people to [...]
One of the more uncommon but dreadful nightmares of IVF is having your embryo implanted into the wrong person. That’s exactly what happened to this couple. Their last frozen embryo was implanted into the wrong woman. Human error can and does happen with fertility treatments including IVF. Thoroughly research IVF and fertility clinics before proceeding [...]
One of the very first tests that your doctor may offer you is a First Trimester Screening. Screening and diagnostic tests were typically recommended for women over the age of 35, but more and more doctors are offering these tests to women of all ages. The First Trimester Screen is a fairly new screening [...]
Now that you think you are officially on your road to pregnancy, your mouth drops as you hear the nurse explain how to inject yourself with IVF medications. Your eyes widen and you unconsciously blurt out, “You want me to stick that where?” You are initially shocked at the idea of giving yourself an [...]
One of the first hurdles after determining that IVF is your best option at becoming pregnant is figuring out how to pay for IVF. IVF is very expensive (anywhere from $8-15K without meds.) but there are various ways you can come up with the cash you need in order to pay for an IVF [...]
Obviously we would never wish infertility upon ourselves but if you are diagnosed with infertility issues of any kind, make the most of your situation. It’s the least you can do for yourself and it will help you out in the long run. Getting upset and frustrated will only add stress to your life and [...]
Miscarriage, the word you never want to hear!
A miscarriage, also known as a spontaneous abortion can be one of the most devastating times in couple’s life; it is both an emotional and physical issue. A miscarriage is considered a loss of pregnancy that is less than 20 weeks along. Unfortunately, miscarriages are the [...]
What is an ectopic pregnancy?
An ectopic pregnancy is one of the more serious complications and risks of IVF and can even be life threatening. Although it is well known, it is fairly rare compared to other risks associated with fertility treatments.
An ectopic pregnancy starts out like a normal pregnancy but in an [...]
The first trimester can be the most exciting time in your life as well as the most nerve-racking. The initial news of your pregnancy comes with great joy, but many women find that their worry doesn’t quite fade away.
For those that have gone through infertility treatments, getting through the first trimester may be [...]
First off, congratulations!!! You got a positive pregnancy test after your IVF or FET cycle! Your fertility treatment(s) have paid off. Second, congrats on making it through the 2 week IVF wait that is often harder than the actual IVF treatment itself. The emotional and mental portion of IVF can be very trying. Now [...]
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