The majority of couples are aware that smoking during pregnancy could result in complications, birth defects and a greater chance of having a miscarriage. Because of these reasons, most women who become pregnant try to quit, but smoking and trying to conceive could have a major negative impact on both female and male fertility. Smoking … Read more
It makes sense to plan for pregnancy and to prepare yourself and your partner for the exciting journey ahead. Before you actively start trying for a baby, it is generally a good idea to allow at least three months for your body to achieve peak pre-conception fitness. Sticking to a healthy diet and taking regular … Read more
Should You Be Concerned About Your Painful Ovulation? Many women expect the monthly hassle of symptoms related to our period. While we know that the bloating, cramping, headaches and food cravings are par for the course, what about mid-cycle pain? About 20 percent of women experience painful ovulation midway through their cycle each month. The … Read more
The Truth Behind 5 Common Fertility Beliefs A couple unable to get pregnant after months or years of trying may become discouraged at the prospect of possibly never having kids — more so, if they heard all the myths surrounding fertility. What are some of the most popular myths? 1. The Woman Is to Blame … Read more
Women experience different symptoms during pregnancy. Some symptoms affect more women than others and in different ways. A missed or delayed period is one of the most important pregnancy symptoms for the majority of women. It is essential to understand the different pregnancy symptoms and signs as some can be related to other issues. Some … Read more
For many people pregnancy just happens. However, there are necessary health concerns that should be considered before a mother becomes pregnant. This ensures a healthy mother before, during and after the pregnancy. It also ensures normal foetus development. Taking a folic acid rich diet or supplements is one such consideration that all mothers should take … Read more
You may have noticed that inexpensive pregnancy tests are popping up in places like discount stores and online. So the question is, are these off-brand, cheap pregnancy tests reliable? We did a bit of research and found that the experts at the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) had already looked at this. Their … Read more
When you are in the market for a fertility lubricant, Pre-Seed is often the first product you might consider. After all, pre-seed lubricant has helped thousands of couples around the world to get pregnant. This lube has many online reviews, customer reviews and product testimonials. But, is it really as good as those reviews would … Read more
When are your most fertile days? It’s possible to use your body temperature to pinpoint when you’re ovulating. As you ovulate, there’s an increase in average body temperature, and this is when ovulation occurs. It’s also when you’re most fertile. It’s useful to track your ovulation if you’re trying to conceive and want to know … Read more
FertilSafe Plus Fertility Lubricant is a personal, sperm-friendly lubricant that was launched by BabyStart Ltd in 2018. BabyStart is one of the world leaders in in-vitro diagnostics products. The company previously supplied Pre-Seed, before that brand moved to First Response. This lubricant was specifically designed by scientists to mimic the body’s natural lubrication fluids. FertilSafe … Read more