Tag Archives: conception

Let’s Talk About Pregnancy Intuition 1

Sensing a Pregnancy “Are you in there little fetus? In 9 months will you come greet us? I will buy you some ADIDAS!” Does everyone remember Phoebe from the hit show FRIENDS? She sang this song while sitting upside down on a sofa, after being implanted with the embryos of her brother and his wife. She offered to be their surrogate carrier, and although I knew I was pregnant and carrying my own fetus, I found myself humming this little song quite often during those first weeks. And yes, I will be buying some ADIDAS. But since baby is very … Continue reading →

Help For Women Who Want Children Later In Life

In a previous blog I addressed the topic of conception and how “Procreation Vacations” are becoming increasingly popular with couples struggling to conceive a baby. Well, this blog highlights another segment of the population that also wants to conceive, but wants to do so on their own schedule… even if it means waiting until after the prime years for childbirth. Women who want children, but want to put off pregnancy until they are ready have a new option these days. A process called egg freezing allows women to put their biological clocks on hold. Doctors say that women in their … Continue reading →

Procreation Vacations

In a previous blog I wrote about “Babymoons.” Looking back it seems I may have put the cart before the horse now that I am writing about “Procreation Vacations.” Procreation vacations? Haven’t heard of them? Give it time… according to travel experts procreation vacations are growing in popularity, especially with couples who are struggling to conceive in the confines of their own home. It would seem jetting off to exotic locations (such as the Bahamas) help in the baby-making process. Travel agents say procreation vacations are part of a trend in which hotels around the world are luring couples who … Continue reading →

Charting Your Fertile Days

If you are trying to conceive, you may want to start charting your cycles. It will take a few months before you begin to see a pattern in your cycle. When the time comes to see a doctor, your charts can help determine if there is a problem. Charts give the doctor clues to certain fertility problems. Good charting can help the doctor diagnose problems with ovulation, low hormone levels and luteal phase defect. Thyroid problems may be diagnosed if you have low or high temperatures in the early days of your menstrual cycle. Basic charting is done by measuring … Continue reading →

Baby Shower Games

Looking for a way to have fun at a baby shower and to entertain not only the mom-to-be, but also to just have a good time with the girls. Moms need the women in their lives and we need those girls’ nights out. You may not realize just how valuable those are right now, but the baby shower can be the first time you experience it. So here’s some games that can be a lot of fun to play at your baby shower or at a baby shower you are giving for someone else. Baby Bingo Get a few take … Continue reading →

A New Parent’s Surprising Look at Birth Control

We do so love our children. But many of us find ourselves in a position of wanting to slow down or stop the baby-making. Most of us know the basics about birth control. We know that condoms are effective if used consistently and as long as they do not break. We know that The Pill is very effective but may have side-effects that are not pleasant. We know about abstinence. But what are the other options and how effective are there? Are there any issues for those of us with post-childbirth bodies? Did you know that the withdrawal method is … Continue reading →

Plan Ahead for Pregnancy

If you plan on becoming pregnant in the near future, now is the time to start planning. Pregnancy puts stress on your body. Taking care of yourself can influence both your health and your baby’s health during your pregnancy. Prior to trying to conceive, evaluate your lifestyle and make any necessary changes. Diet: Pay attention to your diet. If you consume a lot of caffeine, start to cut back. Caffeine can cause withdrawal symptoms when you stop suddenly. Gradually cut back and eliminate it from your diet. While you’re at it, cut back on junk food and snacks. Concentrate on … Continue reading →