How often should couples have intercourse when trying to conceive? The longer a couple tries unsuccessfully to conceive a baby, the more pressure and anxiety typically infiltrate into their sex life. Some will manage better to keep these feelings under control, but after a certain time almost all couples are asking themselves questions such as: Why are we…
How much being genetic parent really matters? Many women know little about their own reproductive systems and are often surprised when infertility issues arise. Often there is time to fix those issues, but even more often, a woman over 35 might find herself running a race with her biological clock. I think that information about…
Women bear the entire load of infertility on their own back? No matter which issue related to getting pregnant is discussed: how long should a couple keep trying before visiting a specialist, how to track ovulation, or which foods help to get pregnant – it was only about a dozen of times or less that I’ve…
How can fertility massage help you get pregnant? [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][fusion_youtube id=”UpJLfLHe0B0″ width=”600″ height=”350″/] One pleasant way to cut tension while trying to get pregnant is the fertility massage. To apply fertility massage, you…
Improving egg quality: Why to NOT be afraid of DHEA I often get asked whether DHEA itself is a hormone, as most women feel uneasy with that word and would not supplement any hormones. As you may have already realized, the answer is: YES and NO. YES in the sense that many hormones are built by…
As I’m updating this post (June 2018), my book is still at the top of the category Sexual and Reproductive health on Amazon. Upon the release in late 2014, it reached the #1 position quite quickly and mostly remained there for the past three years. Thank you all for reading and supporting my work with…
Why you really need folic acid If you live in a modern Western society (especially if you are over 35), you definitely need supplements during preconception time. Besides improving your chances to get pregnant, they also give the best start possible to your baby, which will need a lot of support (and B-group vitamins!) in…
Do you eat a balanced diet? Really? From the perspective of someone who has dealt with vitamins and hormones for over a decade, I am convinced that it is not a good idea to rely on the claims of the food industry that eating “a balanced diet“ will provide all the nutrients that our bodies…
Why can a second child be hard to conceive? A common misconception which most women have is that having conceived a child easily for the first time, means automatically that further pregnancies and children are secured. Unfortunately, this is clearly not the case. Having bared one child does give certain advantages, though. You know that your…
CoQ10 and egg quality CoQ10 is a naturally occurring nutrient that is needed for energy production. CoQ10 has potent antioxidant properties and cell membrane stabilizing properties, which make it beneficial for egg quality. CoQ10 works within the mitochondria (the cellular power stations) in the cells and is essential for energy production. You can read more…