Tag: infertility
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Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Infertility
Read more Infertility can profoundly impact emotional well-being, presenting one of life’s most distressing challenges for couples. The struggle to conceive often brings intense feelings of grief and loss to the forefront. The myriad of medical decisions and uncertainties associated with infertility can lead to significant emotional turmoil. If you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed,…
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Understanding Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) and Its Impact on Fertility
Read more Hey there, friends! Today, let’s dive into a topic that’s really important for women considering pregnancy: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, or PID. Did you know that over a million women in the U.S. are diagnosed with PID each year? It’s actually the most common preventable cause of infertility, and it can create challenges when…
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fertility and Infertility
When is a woman’s most fertile time? Read more A woman’s peak fertility occurs during ovulation, which typically happens between days 11 and 21 of her menstrual cycle. Counting from the first day of her last period, day 1 is when she begins to bleed, with ovulation likely occurring around day 11. Day 21 is…
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Memorable Ultrasound Experiences
Read more Across many major cities in the country, commercial ultrasound keepsake services are opening their doors to families, giving them a sneak peek of their growing baby. While these services can create cherished memories and provide an opportunity to learn the baby’s gender, using ultrasounds for non-medical purposes is not recommended. An ultrasound is…
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Understanding Endometriosis
Read more Endometriosis is a condition where the tissue similar to the endometrial lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. During a woman’s menstrual cycle, this lining is typically shed, but the extra tissue outside the uterus has no way to exit the body. Consequently, it continues to react to hormonal changes during ovulation…
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Ovulation FAQs
How do I calculate when I’m ovulating? Read more Determining your ovulation timing can be intricate and often requires observing your body and cycles. By using a combination of methods, such as tracking cervical mucus, measuring basal body temperature, and noting your menstrual cycle, you can estimate when ovulation occurs. It’s recommended to learn about…
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Your Baby’s Expected Arrival Date is June 27
Read more If you’re curious about what lies ahead, take a moment to explore your pregnancy timeline. The first trimester stretches from September 20 to December 19, followed by the second trimester from December 20 to March 27, and finally, the third trimester, which runs from March 28 to June 27. Did you know that…
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I Ran 147 Miles to Honor My Son’s NICU Journey — And Raised $50,000 for Premature Babies
Read more When my son Caleb was born at just 23 weeks into my pregnancy, the odds were stacked against him. His survival seemed unlikely, and yet here we are, celebrating him as a vibrant and curious 6-year-old today. During the early weeks of my pregnancy, I experienced significant bleeding and even thought I had…