Fertility
We've been trying to get pregnant for months now, but there is no passion left. How do we start enjoying sex again?
I'm 32 years old and have been diagnosed with endometriosis, which is interfering with my ability to get pregnant. I've been reading about the influence of free radicals in endometriosis. Can you explain what this is?
Couples Trying to Conceive Might Need Help Sooner, Study Says
New mathematical method predicts women's odds of becoming pregnant at various ages
THURSDAY, Oct. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers who developed a mathematical model to help predict a couple's chances of becoming pregnant say the method may help determine how long couples should wait before seeking medical help to achieve pregnancy.
For Expecting Mothers: Deciding Whether Adoption Is the Right Choice
If you're pregnant and feel unprepared for parenthood, giving your baby up for adoption may have crossed your mind. You might also be feeling guilty or conflicted about this option, which is understandable considering the weight of the decision. It's important to thoroughly think this through, as your choice will not only change your life, but that of your baby and his or her adoptive parents.
Heavy Coffee Intake May Affect Fertility Treatments: Study
Women drinking 5 cups or more a day had poorer results with in vitro fertilization
TUESDAY, July 3 (HealthDay News) -- Drinking five or more cups of coffee a day may cut in half a woman's chance of successful in vitro fertilization treatment, a new study contends.
This level of caffeine consumption also reduces the live-birth rate following in vitro fertilization (IVF) by 40 percent, the study authors said.
Friday, May 25th 2012
Another Twist: Coping With Pulmonary Edema
Tuesday, May 22nd 2012
My Birth Story: Coping With the Unexpected
The morning of Tuesday, November 1, my husband and I headed into the city for my 37-week OB appointment. Everything looked good. I still wasn't dilated at all, but I was about 60 percent effaced, which was a nice start. As we were getting ready to leave, the doctor said, "Oh, wait a minute, I want to recheck your blood pressure because it was a little high when the nurse took it."
Medication Safety and Pregnancy
When it comes to medication safety, pregnancy and breast-feeding require special consideration.
