Tag: fertility
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Why Breastfeeding Didn’t Work for One Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Flashback to June 2013: It was a typical morning in my New York apartment, but I was in tears over spilled milk—my new reality. It was 4 a.m.; I’d been up since 2 a.m. feeding my baby. After finally getting her to sleep, I was trying to pump enough milk to supplement…
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Can Precum Lead to Pregnancy?
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to the topic of pregnancy, there’s a lot of confusion and misinformation floating around. One common question is whether precum can result in pregnancy. You might hear various opinions from friends, but what does the science say? Let’s dive into the facts about precum, its potential for causing pregnancy,…
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Understanding Preterm Labor: New Insights from Recent Research
Get Pregnant Fast Researchers are making significant strides in understanding the factors behind preterm labor. A recent study published in PLOS ONE led by the team at the University of North Carolina has uncovered that certain bacteria may play a crucial role in premature rupture of membranes, a key contributor to premature births. What is…
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Did Your State Get an ‘F’ on the Fertility Report Card?
Get Pregnant Fast Some say it takes a village to raise a child, but what if your “village” isn’t equipped to help you conceive one? Thanks to RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association’s fertility scorecard, individuals facing fertility challenges can check if their state offers the necessary support. What the Scorecard Measures The scorecard takes into…
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Whitney Green Shares Guilt Over Miscarriage Discussing Her Journey as a Mom
at home insemination kit Whitney Green opened up about her rollercoaster of emotions in a recent podcast episode, recorded just hours after she learned she had experienced a miscarriage. Earlier this month, Whitney shared that she was about seven weeks pregnant and trying to stay positive, despite her past experiences with three miscarriages. She felt…
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Study: COVID-19 Vaccines Not Linked to Pre-Term Births
at home insemination kit Hey friends, have you heard about the latest from the CDC? They just released a study showing that COVID-19 vaccines aren’t linked to pre-term births, which is a huge relief for many expectant parents. It’s been pretty scary out there, with a lot of misinformation making pregnant people hesitant to get…
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Can Icing Your Chest Really Help You Sleep Better?
at home insemination kit Ever find yourself tossing and turning at night? Or waking up in the wee hours and struggling to drift back to dreamland? A TikTok user named Jessica has shared a tip that might just do the trick: icing your chest before bed. Sounds odd, right? But hear me out. As someone…