Natural Fertility

Does Nursing Have an Impact on Fertility?

Teresa Stewart — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 16:19:44 +0000

If you recently had a baby, or are planning to have one in the very near future, then you probably heard about the many benefits of breastfeeding. Perhaps you have also heard a few old wives’ tales as well, such as “you cannot become pregnant when you are nursing.” How can you decipher truth from […]

Caution: These Jobs May Negatively Affect Men’s Fertility

Domonique — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 16:27:49 +0000

If you’re trying for a baby, you’ve probably heard about all the ways you can boost your fertility, and therefore, your chances at conceiving. Watching your intake of alcohol and medicines, maintaining a healthy weight and paying close attention to fertility cycles are all ways to get in the baby game. However, did you realize […]

Is the Doctor Always Right? Naturally Boosting Your Fertility

Domonique — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 16:10:55 +0000

Trying for a baby when you’re facing fertility problems can be extremely frustrating for everyone involved. There can be feelings of inadequacy for both the mother and father-to-be, as well as a tendency to want to try anything just to get pregnant. Doctors can sometimes offer conflicting advice, and the confusion and additional costs of […]

Does a Disability affect Fertility?

Melanie — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 14:29:46 +0000

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 11 percent of all U.S. women between the ages of 15 and 44 have infertility issues. Additionally, approximately 7.5 percent of men under the age of 45 have sought assistance from a medical professional for the same problem. There are a wide variety of different […]

Unexpected Ways to Increase Fertility

Melanie — Fri, 04 Oct 2013 16:45:23 +0000

Boosting your fertility through natural means is always a preferred method. Chemical stimulation may be necessary for some couples, but trying natural methods first may provide them with the same results. Many people do not realize that there are things they can change about their daily habits that will have a significant impact on their […]

Improving Fertility The Natural Way

Michelle — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 15:27:24 +0000

Trying to conceive can be a frustrating experience for couples. Having made the major decision to start a family, a significant delay in getting pregnant can be difficult to accept. If you find yourself in this position, the good news is that there are many things that you can do to improve your fertility – […]

Reasons to Bling: Jewels that Can Help with Fertility

Melanie — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 14:03:15 +0000

If having a baby is on your list of to-do events in the coming year, you may be ready to try all-natural enhancements that will boost your fertility. Along with refraining from caffeinated drinks, taking multi-vitamins with folic acid, and getting plenty of rest, you may be able to enhance your fertility by wearing certain […]

Environmental Factors That May Contribute To Infertility

Michelle — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 16:25:07 +0000

In today’s society, infertility poses a growing challenge to more and more couples hoping to conceive. For women, the rate of infertility increases almost three times after the age of just 24. In 1938, one-half of one percent of men were sterile. Today that number has risen to an astounding twelve percent. It begs the […]

Timing of Your Meals Can Affect Your Fertility

naturalfertility — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 22:32:28 +0000

Couples trying to get pregnant have no doubt heard endless tips and hints for how to improve fertility and thus, the likelihood of getting pregnant. It is fairly obvious that overall general health and diet are important to fertility. How can a mother expect to conceive and bring to term a healthy, happy baby if […]

Electronic fertility patch being tested at UH

Natural Fertility — Tue, 26 May 2009 12:15:54 +0000

CLEVELAND — You’ve heard of the Nicotine patch, patches for pain medication, patches to prevent sea sickness. Now University Hospitals is enrolling women in a clinical trial testing a fertility patch that uses electrical stimulation to help get the hormone in the body. Dr. James Liu is Chair of UH’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. […]