The Pregnancy Partners

  • Using Detox Products While Trying to Conceive

    QUESTION:

    Dear Livitician,
    My wife and I are trying to get pregnant and we have some concerns about an over-the-counter detox/nutritional product that we are taking. The product is called Elemis Silhouette and it contains Gotu Cola, Kelp, and Klamath Lake Algae.

    My wife has been taking the product for a week now and has 3 weeks to go on it. I have done some research on the ingredients and from what I see there is little human research on the product so the generic warning of "avoid if pregnant" shows up.

  • Getting Him into Babymaking

    There are some very important do's and don'ts that every woman out there needs to know to get the best performance from their partner. How can you keep him on the job at the crucial times? Read "Getting Him into Babymaking" to learn more.

  • Can His Boys Swim?

    QUESTION

    Hi Sam,
    We've been trying now for two years to have a baby. At this point I've undergone multiple tests with no answers. My doctor has recommended my husband be tested for fertility issues.

    His immediate response seems to be that I'm somehow questioning his sexual abilities. Trust me -- THAT part is fine!

    How is it that women are supposed to go through the testing and that's ok, but the same isn't true for guys?

    Joyce

  • Looking for Family-Friendly Couples

    QUESTION

    My partner and I have decided we’re ready to start our family. The rest of our friends aren't settling down yet. His guy friends still chasing girls in bars and mine too focused on finding "Mr. Right." Do you think this sounds like a recipe for a problem in our relationship?

    Is there a way to navigate to other couples building their families? I mentioned that to my partner and neither of us have no clue where to even connect with these people.

    Maria

  • Wanting to Start a Family Now

    QUESTION

    We've been married for three years. Before marriage my husband and I did discuss wanting to have a family someday (at least three kids).

    Now each time now that I try to talk about trying it seems that he has an excuse of why "now" isn't a good time. I'm in my thirties and am concerned about running into problems conceiving.

    I feel resentful as his reasons are selfish. It would interfere with our travel plans, (those I'd give up easily), wanting to buy a bigger house (we have 3 bedrooms), and now even citing "the economy."

    Any advice to help me understand?

  • How Can I Get Pregnant? A Tribute to My Hero Angie Wilson

    I'm a huge Angie Wilson fan, so I figured I'd do a quick write up.

    Angella Wilson first hit the blogosphere in November 2008 with her blog “How Can I Get Pregnant” to document her trying to conceive (TTC) journey. Wilson became popular within the TTC community for her unwillingness to give into infertility. Four years prior, at 32, Wilson, was diagnosed with premature menopause and was told that she would never get pregnant. At 36, she became determined to prove her doctors wrong.

  • How to Get Your Guy to Stay in After Ejaculation

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    QUESTION

    How do I get my fellow to stay inside me after he has ejaculated to maximize the chances of the sperm taking?
    Sam

  • Convincing Your Man to Get a Sperm Test

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    QUESTION

    How do I break it to him that he needs to get his sperm tested?
    Sarah

  • Partner Present During Pregnancy Test?

    I'm ready to test today. Would it be better to do the pregnancy test with my husband present or to do it in private and share the news later. Any advice you can give me on this topic would be fantastic.

  • The Pregnancy Partners: Blokes, Babies and You

    As moms-to-be (or those still trying to become one), there are a few basics that we would love to have from our partners. Learn how you can achieve these goals as you meet the Pregnancy Partners -- our "Blokes, Babies, and You" team!

  • "Being Dad" DVD

    • "Being Dad" DVD

    The "Being Dad" DVD is the perfect gift (even to yourself!) for all expectant parents. Dads-to-be will appreciate hearing the truth from those with been there, done that experience! Moms-to-be will find it a terrific way to engage their partners in their pregnancy with humor, candor, and a refreshing frankness sure to capture their attention.

    An additional benefit? Expectant mothers can get a glimpse into what their partner may be thinking. He isn't an insensitive clout after all!

    Rating: 
    6 - Highly recommend
    Product Link: 
    "Being Dad" DVD

  • Infertility: An Emotional Roller Coaster

    Infertility testing -- yikes! Tell him not to think of the test as a test of his manliness but a simple sperm donation. Having a fertility test is very worthwhile and can detect potential problems with fertility that may save you both years of heartache. How can you explain that it will expedite the process and make you much happier? Read on for ideas.

  • Getting Him into Babymaking

    Let's get to the very crux of the parenting matter -- conception and sex. There are some very important do's and dont's that every woman out there needs to know to get the best performance from their steed. How can you keep him on the job at the crucial times without turning what should be everyone's favorite past time into an experience to rival milking time at the dairy?

  • Partner Present During Pregnancy Test?

    I'm ready to test today. Would it be better to do the pregnancy test with my husband present or to do it in private and share the news later. Any advice you can give me on this topic would be fantastic.

  • Convincing Your Man to Get a Sperm Test

    Return to "The Pregnancy Partners: Blokes, Babies and You"

     

    QUESTION

    How do I break it to him that he needs to get his sperm tested?
    Sarah

  • How to Get Your Guy to Stay in After Ejaculation

    Return to "The Pregnancy Partners: Blokes, Babies and You"

     

    QUESTION

    How do I get my fellow to stay inside me after he has ejaculated to maximize the chances of the sperm taking?
    Sam

  • The Pregnancy Partners: Blokes, Babies and You

    As moms-to-be (or those still trying to become one), there are a few basics that we would love to have from our partners. Learn how you can achieve these goals as you meet the Pregnancy Partners -- our "Blokes, Babies, and You" team!

  • How Can I Get Pregnant? A Tribute to My Hero Angie Wilson

    I'm a huge Angie Wilson fan, so I figured I'd do a quick write up.

    Angella Wilson first hit the blogosphere in November 2008 with her blog “How Can I Get Pregnant” to document her trying to conceive (TTC) journey. Wilson became popular within the TTC community for her unwillingness to give into infertility. Four years prior, at 32, Wilson, was diagnosed with premature menopause and was told that she would never get pregnant. At 36, she became determined to prove her doctors wrong.

  • Wanting to Start a Family Now

    QUESTION

    We've been married for three years. Before marriage my husband and I did discuss wanting to have a family someday (at least three kids).

    Now each time now that I try to talk about trying it seems that he has an excuse of why "now" isn't a good time. I'm in my thirties and am concerned about running into problems conceiving.

    I feel resentful as his reasons are selfish. It would interfere with our travel plans, (those I'd give up easily), wanting to buy a bigger house (we have 3 bedrooms), and now even citing "the economy."

    Any advice to help me understand?

  • Looking for Family-Friendly Couples

    QUESTION

    My partner and I have decided we’re ready to start our family. The rest of our friends aren't settling down yet. His guy friends still chasing girls in bars and mine too focused on finding "Mr. Right." Do you think this sounds like a recipe for a problem in our relationship?

    Is there a way to navigate to other couples building their families? I mentioned that to my partner and neither of us have no clue where to even connect with these people.

    Maria

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