Tag: infertility
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What I Wish Our Doctors Had Shared About Infertility
home insemination kit Last year, my husband, Jake, received a shocking diagnosis: cancer. What started as a routine treatment for swollen tonsils turned into a whirlwind of emotions when we found out he had diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma—a fast-moving cancer that required immediate, aggressive chemotherapy. In those chaotic weeks following his diagnosis, my focus…
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Could Eating Disorders Like Anorexia and Bulimia Affect Your Family Planning?
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, friends! Let’s chat about something that might be on your mind if you’re thinking about starting a family: the impact of eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia on pregnancy. A study recently published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders revealed some pretty concerning findings about women with these conditions…
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Sunscreen and Its Surprising Effects on Male Fertility: What You Need to Know
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there! So, sunscreen is something we all use to protect our skin from harmful UV rays, but did you know it might be affecting your partner’s fertility? A recent study from the National Institutes of Health has revealed that certain chemicals found in sunscreens, particularly benzophenones, could lead to a 30%…
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I’m Finished Having Babies, And It Hurts
home insemination kit Let’s be real; I’m done having babies, and that reality stings. My little guy, Max, has his heart set on a hedgehog costume. He insists that a hedgehog is his “animargus” and drags his stuffed hedgehog puppet into bed every night. Every morning, I wake up to find him with his tousled…
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The Unexpected Connection Between Miscarriages and Biological Clocks
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to conception, timing can be everything. However, it often feels like we have little control over that aspect. A recent study from the University of Warwick reveals that aligning a mother’s internal body clock with her womb’s clock is crucial for carrying a pregnancy to term. If these clocks…
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New Insights on Fertility Treatments and Child Development
Get Pregnant Fast Recent research indicates that fertility treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF) are not the primary culprits behind developmental delays in babies. Instead, infertility itself may play a significant role. This new perspective shifts the conversation away from blaming the procedures and towards understanding the broader context of infertility. Study Findings In a…
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Wellness for Moms: An Insightful Chat with Ava Thompson
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent conversation, we had the pleasure of speaking with Ava Thompson, an activist, author, and founder of FitMoms, about her journey through pregnancy and her commitment to advocating for maternal health, particularly in the Black community. Ava, who is currently pregnant with her second child while raising her 2-year-old son,…