A common option for women experiencing infertility is ovulation induction, which requires the use of fertility drugs to stimulate the ovaries causing the production of multiple eggs. Not only does this increase a woman’s chances of conceiving, the use of drugs to stimulate ovulation also gives a couple and their doctor the ability of controlling the process in order to schedule the fertilization process – natural or otherwise – at the most likely time to result in pregnancy.
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Posted in Conception
Once you have selected a care provider, it will be time to begin your regular routine of prenatal care. In most cases, the initial appointment will take place at around 8 weeks. This will be a lengthy visit as your doctor or midwife will need to get a thorough medical and family history, your menstrual history and a general feel for your health and your lifestyle.
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Posted in Prenatal Care
Whether we are aware of it or not, we all face certain food related hazards in our every day lives. When a woman becomes pregnant these ordinary hazards can become even more dangerous. Not only do you need to be cautious about what you consume, you also need to pay careful attention to how you prepare it.
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Posted in Complications
So there you are, attending to a mom in labor and trying to do your best to be supportive. If you’re feeling frustrated, relax, you’re hardly alone. No matter how much you may want to be helpful, the actual childbirth process is really a two person production. Mom and baby are doing the hard work, and feeling the discomfort that goes along with it. But you don’t have to feel completely useless; there are things you can do to make the process more comfortable.
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Posted in Labor and Birth
Do you think I’m sexy? As a woman progresses through the various stages of pregnancy, that question can have many different answers, for both her and her partner. The physical and emotional changes that occur within a woman’s body at this special time can have a real effect on a couple’s sex life. It doesn’t have to mean the end of sex, but it is important to be aware of what each partner is experiencing and be sensitive to his/her needs.
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