Cheers, dear readers, Almost four years ago, I wrote a post called Infertility and Suicide — What’s the Link?…which was later followed as well by this post. Sadly and tragically, it is the most actively commented on blog post that I have ever written in my life. This fact cannot be ignored. Suicide in America… Continue reading Life after infertility — Yes you DO matter !
Author: Conceive IVF Hospital
So You’ve Been Diagnosed with PCOS. What Do You Do Now?
You’ve been trying to have a baby for a while now. You know your cycles are irregular, that sometimes you can go for a few months without having a period, but you don’t really know why or what it’s all about. You go to the doctor to try and get some answers. The answer you… Continue reading So You’ve Been Diagnosed with PCOS. What Do You Do Now?
Minimal sedation maximized
Minimal Sedation (Anxiolysis) – a drug-induced (produced) state during which patients respond normally to oral commands. Although mental function and coordination may be impaired, respiratory (breathing) and cardiovascular (blood pressure, pulse) functions are unaffected. Moderate Sedation [Conscious (Awake) Sedation] – a drug-generated depression of consciousness during which patients respond purposefully to oral commands, either alone or accompanied… Continue reading Minimal sedation maximized
5 Fun Fall Fertility Foods
It’s like flipping a switch. September hits and “Pumpkin Spice (fill in the blank)” is everywhere. Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Spice Oreos, pumpkin spice breakfast cereal, Pumpkin Spice Clif Bars (for the fitness junkies), even pumpkin spice pizza! The fast food and packaged food industries go pumpkin crazy this time of year. And… Continue reading 5 Fun Fall Fertility Foods
Shoutout to Fertility Professionals
Well after a whirlwind 5 months, I’ve managed to get finger to keypad and start writing again and boy does it feel good! In many ways I feel like I’m navigating a totally new battlefield; the same but different, with the additional major prize of a baby in my arms (or sling or pram or… Continue reading Shoutout to Fertility Professionals
Infertility Injections
Most patients aren’t aware that in an IVF cycle a woman may be required to take several injections of medications and hormones. Staff nurse Reela explains this slightly traumatizing aspect of infertility medicine and how she helps patients overcome their fear of needles.
What You Need to Know About Estrogen and Your Fertility
If you’ve been at the fertility game for a while, or maybe even not so long, you’ve probably figured out that it’s all about the hormones. Our hormones go a long way toward dictating our success on this path. If we make too much of a hormone, it can mean not-so-great things for our ability… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Estrogen and Your Fertility
Kick Off Summer With a Fertility Boosting Salad
Summer might not officially begin until next month, but this weekend’s Memorial Day holiday is the unofficial harbinger of summer in the United States. I love summer. I love it so much I chose to get married in the summer. While each season has something special to offer, I love summer the most because… Continue reading Kick Off Summer With a Fertility Boosting Salad
Bend it like Buffi
Be Fit – Cardio Circuit for the week 4-5mins warm up with some basic stretching light cardio. Perform each exercise for 40 seconds on, 20 seconds rest (total of 1min per each exercise) Repeat the following for as many rounds as you have time to do, do each exercise as fast as you can and… Continue reading Bend it like Buffi
The Twisty, Turny Path to Parenthood
My last 2 posts have been a little on the heavier side, so I had planned on something a little lighter this week. I strive to give you a balance of content here, encompassing the spectrum of the fertility journey – from healthy recipes to exercise tips to motivation to keep you inspired – all… Continue reading The Twisty, Turny Path to Parenthood