by Kelsey Hayes | Jan 21, 2021 | Pregnancy, Trying to Conceive
Increasing your chances of a TWIN pregnancy: is it possible? Many women search the internet and look for ways to improve their odds of having twin babies. Although there is no substantial scientific evidence that shows proven methods to increase the chances of...
by Kelsey Hayes | Dec 30, 2020 | Trying to Conceive
10 high folate foods that can increase your chances of conception According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a woman who wants to conceive should take at least 400 mcg of folate daily. The CDC advises women to increase the dosage to 500 mcg...
by Kelsey Hayes | Dec 30, 2020 | Trying to Conceive
Previously, people would believe that conception difficulty is due to a woman’s infertility. Recent research shows that preconception health for men is as important as women. Infertility affects about 10-15% of all men. A lack of sperm is usually due to hormonal...
by Kelsey Hayes | Dec 30, 2020 | Trying to Conceive
Ovulation 101: When it happens, what it means, signs you are ovulating Ovulation is an important time in the menstrual cycle and occurs when your ovary releases an egg. The ovarian follicle is part of your ovary that actually discharges the egg. The egg is also called...
by Kelsey Hayes | Dec 30, 2020 | Trying to Conceive
10 ways to increase your chances of pregnancy According to the CDC, more than six million women in the U.S between the age of 15 and 44 have difficulty getting pregnant. Conception is both an exciting and stressful time for many women. Some women can get pregnant...
by Kelsey Hayes | Dec 30, 2020 | Trying to Conceive
Implantation Bleeding: why it happens and when it is a concern Implantation bleeding is common in early pregnancy. It occurs when a fertilized egg attaches to your uterus lining to start the pregnancy process. Research shows that the bleeding starts six days after...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Apr 8, 2020 | Trying to Conceive
This post is sponsored by Premom, one of the best apps to help those who are TTC with tracking their ovulation. You and your partner are finally ready to start planning for a baby. You have read countless articles, scrolled days on Pinterest, and read through hundreds...
by Tazia Hammons | May 26, 2019 | Pregnancy, Trying to Conceive
How to Find Your Fertility Window and Get Pregnant Faster Are you ready to start planning for a baby? It is an exciting time, for sure! But many women worry about being able to get pregnant. One of the most common concerns is: Is it going to take a long time? This...
by Michele Becker | May 31, 2018 | Trying to Conceive
Foods that Boost Fertility In an ideal world, we’d all be making the healthiest eating choices every single day. Ice cream and french fries would actually be healthy choices and gaining 10 (or more) unwanted pounds wouldn’t be possible. But, this is reality. So...
by Michele Becker | May 20, 2018 | Trying to Conceive
What I Wish I Knew Before IVF Here I am, watching my “two under two” sleeping soundly after our bedtime routine. These days, my life is an endless cycle of diaper changes, snacks, naps, and all things “parental.” Yet as this tired mommy watches the gentle slumber of...
