Preconception Checkups

  • Prenatal Vitamins

    Prenatal supplements consist of a variety of vitamins and minerals. During pregnancy, a woman's daily intake requirements for certain nutrients, such as folic acid (folate), calcium, and iron will increase. Vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, and folic acid are vital for proper fetal growth, development, and healthy adult living.

  • Why Natural Yeast Infection Remedies Could Be the Solution to Your Yeast Infection

    Natural yeast infection remedies are on the increase as women, especially, turn away from their mainstream treatments, and turn instead to natural treatments for their yeast infections. Here, you'll learn why this is happening, and, why this could be the natural solution you've been searching for.

  • 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.

  • Trying to Conceive Terms and Acronyms

    Starting the "trying to conceive" journey is a lot like traveling in a foreign land -- complete with a new language! Were you wondering if the author was really writing in English the last article you read? To help with translation, we've put together an annotated acronym list.

  • Becoming Pregnant

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am an 25 year old mother who has an 4 year old daughter and my second daughter had die a year ago from SIDS

    I was wondering can I get pregnant quickly since it's been an a year since my second daughter was born.

    I already have taken my pap smear test and everything came back normal but I do have hypertension from my 1st pregnancy.

  • Weight Gain Mom and Baby

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    I have had three children all very small. One preemie 2lbs13oz and two girls at 5lbs1oz, I am also quite small 95lbs. I would like to have a healthier weight gain and a bigger baby, any suggestions?

  • Determining and Managing Rh Incompatibility

    Not only are blood types different but some types of blood are incompatible with some others. The white blood cells in some types will perceive other types as enemies, attacking and destroying.

  • PCOS (Polyscystic Ovarian Syndrome)

    PCOS also known as Stein-Leventhal syndrome is a disorder in which the ovaries are enlarged with cysts, with levels of male hormones.

  • Preconception Checklist

    Wondering what to expect at your preconception appointment? The following checks or tests may be made by your doctor before making the decision of pregnancy, in order to ensure you will have as trouble-free a term as possible and good health for the growing baby.

  • Fertility Testing

    After a series of disappointing "negatives" showing up you may feel that "your time" to become a parent is out of reach. You definitely are not alone nor is your situation hopeless. Your doctor may recommend a complete medical workup of you and your partner. In this article you'll find typical tests you may face, discover why they are recommended, and remain empowered throughout your trying to conceive journey!

  • Conception Countdown: Your Health Questions Answered

    Does "having a baby" top your list of New Year's Resolutions? There's no time like the present to start preparing your body for pregnancy. Whether this is your first time up at bat or you're hoping to conceive your second or subsequent baby, there's plenty you and your partner can do right now to increase your odds of giving birth to a healthy baby.

  • Fertility and Conception Tips

    Hoping to get pregnant soon? You've come to the right place! Here's everything you need to know to maximize your chances of conceiving quickly and to get your pregnancy off to the healthiest possible start.

  • Determining and Managing Rh Incompatibility

    Not only are blood types different but some types of blood are incompatible with some others. The white blood cells in some types will perceive other types as enemies, attacking and destroying.

  • Prenatal Vitamins

    Prenatal supplements consist of a variety of vitamins and minerals. During pregnancy, a woman's daily intake requirements for certain nutrients, such as folic acid (folate), calcium, and iron will increase. Vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, and folic acid are vital for proper fetal growth, development, and healthy adult living.

  • How Does a Tubal Affect My Chances Of Getting Pregnant?

    QUESTION

    Dear Ms Ultrasound,
    I'm a 26-year-old, newlywed woman and I want to become pregnant as soon as possible. About 6 months ago, I had a tubal pregnancy and had to have my tube removed.

    I was just wondering if this procedure has an affect on me getting pregnant now?

  • Fertility Testing

    After a series of disappointing "negatives" showing up you may feel that "your time" to become a parent is out of reach. You definitely are not alone nor is your situation hopeless. Your doctor may recommend a complete medical workup of you and your partner. In this article you'll find typical tests you may face, discover why they are recommended, and remain empowered throughout your trying to conceive journey!

  • Improving Sperm

    If you or your partner's sperm quality is low, your doctor may suggests techniques, such as filtering, washing, that are designed to improve chances of getting pregnant. Learn more about these tests, why they are used and their effectiveness.

  • PCOS (Polyscystic Ovarian Syndrome)

    PCOS also known as Stein-Leventhal syndrome is a disorder in which the ovaries are enlarged with cysts, with levels of male hormones.

  • Preconception Checklist

    Wondering what to expect at your preconception appointment? The following checks or tests may be made by your doctor before making the decision of pregnancy, in order to ensure you will have as trouble-free a term as possible and good health for the growing baby.

  • Weight Gain Mom and Baby

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    I have had three children all very small. One preemie 2lbs13oz and two girls at 5lbs1oz, I am also quite small 95lbs. I would like to have a healthier weight gain and a bigger baby, any suggestions?

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