Nutrition & Excercise
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Ovulation Kit Advice?
Asked by D.M. from Boston
on November 16, 2009
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I just turned 42 and we have been trying for baby two for 6 months so far. To move things forward sooner rather than later, my OB recommended seeing a fertility speci...
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- Hi - I used the Clear Blue Fertility Monitor, it worked great, but if you continue to have problems, you should see a fertility specialist. L.
- My periods were so unpredictable that my OBGYN told me to take a test to see if I was ovualting. I though they were kind of a gimmic so I bought a cheap Shaws superma...
- I had my kids at 39 and 42 and used the Clear Blue Fertility Monitor both times with great results!
Red Clover
Asked by H.F. from Pocatello
on May 27, 2008
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I am a mother of 2 wonderful children who is trying for my 3rd baby, I have poly cystic ovaries and have taken clomid to get pregnant in the past. I want to get pregn...
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- I just wanted to let you know it can work. We've always used Clomid and we're now expecting #3 without. All we did was just figure we were done with our family. Sur...
- I think herbs are great, but just make sure you are taking the right dose.
- I have also heard of Red Raspberry Leaf tea helping with fertility, as well. C. McCollett, CBE, CLD, MWA The Westside Birth Connection ###-###-#### www.westsideb...
Concieving
Asked by S.L. from Salt Lake City
on April 15, 2008
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I need advice on getting pregnant, i have one baby but we tried for over three years and ended up having A/I done i really just want to get pregnant at home or anywher...
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- Dr. Yomi Meeks, Acu. Moyo Nguvu Cultural Arts Center, Inc. 1660 Gilpin Street, #300 Denver, CO 80218 ###-###-#### Western medicine tends to treat the sympto...
- One of my friends had been trying with his wife for several years, and had done everything except in vitro when she threw her back out doing some chore. She went to th...
- Check out "Natural way to better babies" by Franciska Naish. It is from Australia so you have to order it online but it goes through all sorts of foods and vitamins th...
Still Trying to Conceaive
Asked by S.C. from Fresno
on August 4, 2008
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We are trying to concieve since may. With my other 2 i conceived right away. My husband has been having stomack problems and is on several medications. Doctors think h...
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- Be sure to research how to conceive a boy, lol. I see that is what you are shooting for. Two of my friends have 3 girls, and one has 4 boys. I have heard of ferti...
- I'm sorry it's taking you a while to conceive baby #3. I understand your frustration... it took us over 14 months to get pregnant with our son. I highly recommend c...
- It took us 3 years to have our third. That was such a surprise after the first 2 were so easy. I really thought that was it. Then I started tracking ovulation to see i...
Reproductive Recommendations
Asked by A.F. from Los Angeles
on May 7, 2009
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I am a fertility challenged, almost 39 year old, and have been using Clomid for the last 6 cycles with no success and now our dr. has referred us to Huntington Reprodu...
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- For accupuncture the best I have found is Jason Starr with Berlin Wellness Group. He (as well as the rest of the group - chiropractic, massage, etc.) specializes in f...
- The BEST BEST BEST doc I've heard of is Dr Mark Surrey, at Southern California Reproductive Center. They have 5 offices actually, but I think closest one to you would...
- I'm curious about the reasons why you're on clomid... if you feel comfortable sharing with me can you please email me back.
Conception at 44 Years Old?
Asked by S.L. from San Francisco
on May 15, 2008
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Hi Moms!
Are there any moms who conceived a child in their 40s (I know the odds of it and all that) but nonetheless, I am still curious if people have had any luck an...
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- Hello S., I had picked up a book called "How to get pregnant naturally". The book had a lot of good advice. I bought a thermometer and checked when I was ovulating...
- I conceived very easily at 41,and my doctor and I feel that I could conceive veyr easily at 48 now if I tried.(I won't) So just keep an open mind and try.The sooner th...
- My aunt had her only child at age 46. They did a few years of fertility treatments, and I think they were finally successful with in vitro. Her daughter is now 5 years...
Do Ovulation Kits Work?
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on June 13, 2009
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Has anyone ever tried the "First Response One-Step Ovulation Predictor Test" or something similar? There is also the "Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor Test Sticks" but...
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- We tried for 2 years to get pregnant then tried ovulation kits. First time I used them it worked like a charm! I highly recommend them. My obgyn said they all work ...
- I used the sticks (all of two) and got pregnant the first time around. Definitely told the fertile days. Well worth the $28.
- My doctor told me not to bother with them. She said by the time you get a positive reading, it can be too late already.
Trying to Conceive Fo 2 Years
Asked by G.S. from Phoenix
on June 15, 2009
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Any advice or suggestions on getting pregnant is appreciated. Already had 3 inceminations. Tried at home for almost 2 yrs. Takeing fertility meds. Emotions are up an d...
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- I don't think you're running out of time. I had my kids at 35 and 44 and my sister had her kids at 36 and 39. Anyway, have you had your thyroid checked? I have a fr...
- Hi, G. - Here's some positive input for you. At 35, you are NOT running out of time, so please try to relax. I had my first child at 45, and my twins at 48, all thr...
- Hi G., I too had trouble for years with conceiving. I had 3 miscarriages over many years, but ended up with two wonderful boys 12.5 and 3.5. Note the gap in years...
Fourth Miscarriage, Should I Try Again?
Asked by S.S. from Philadelphia
on March 16, 2008
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I have two boys, ages 6 and 4. My husband and I have been trying for a 3rd child since April of 2006. Since then I have had four miscarriages (the last one just happ...
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- Hi S., I don't have much advice on what you should do, but I have been through 5 miscarriages and can sympathize with the agony of each of those losses. My situation...
- S., I can identify with where you're coming from and am sorry for your losses. I myself have had 3 losses. The first one at 8 weeks, the second at 14 weeks and th...
- S., I do not know where to start, I have been in your shoes. I have had eight pregnancy losses. One before I had my seven year old and seven in the three years it t...
PCOS Advice
Asked by S.B. from Muncie
on November 17, 2008
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Has anyone found any big dietary changes that has affected their PCOS symptoms? Any good books or advice? Definitely have trouble with fertility, acne, weight gain, ...
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- Not sure if you are overweight but if that is the case, then the issues with PCOS can be exacerbated greatly. Adopting a healthy nutrition and exercise plan can help ...
- Basically, what everyone else is saying: Low carb/high protein diet. Limit your sugars (as they turn into carbs). My doctor suggested that I follow the Atkins plan and...
- S., I now of many people that have great success by changing their diet and adding natural nutritional supplements. A friend of mine has been working with women for ...
