One of the leading causes of fertility challenges is Polycystic ovary syndrome . Also known as PCOS. It is a hormonal disorder that affects around 10% of women that are of the reproductive age. Sad but true, that is just the women that have actually received the diagnosis. There are several symptoms that accompany… Continue reading Dear PCOS … why me ?
Moving On After Pregnancy Loss
May 7, 2012. I’ll never forget this day. It was a Monday and I was 8 weeks pregnant. Exactly 4 weeks had passed since the elation of my positive pregnancy test and I was headed to the obstetrician’s office for my first appointment. I was a little nervous about the appointment because I’d… Continue reading Moving On After Pregnancy Loss
Remember the Power of Words
Cheers, dear readers, I wanted to take a moment here to thank Dr Pankaj Shrivastav for his diligence and perseverance in doing his best to care after his patients using any method possible. Having Eric and I share our experiences here in an effort to help Conceive’s patients and the world at large is just… Continue reading Remember the Power of Words
Reflecting on How Far You’ve Come on this Fertility journey
We were up at sunrise, early enough to beat the crowds and hoping to get ahead of the mid-morning heat. My husband and I arrived just as the morning dew was beginning to evaporate. The air was fresh and laced with a lovely gentle breeze. Around us, the world was alive with birdsong. We checked… Continue reading Reflecting on How Far You’ve Come on this Fertility journey
Protein Fudge Brownies
Took me 2 attempts to figure and perfect this one ! The first two failed attempts were nuts. Literally, nuts! I used walnuts and hazelnuts and they didn’t quite do the trick but Almonds…ah beautiful almonds … They were the jelly to this peanut-butter of a recipe 🙂 What makes these brownie cakes, without… Continue reading Protein Fudge Brownies
Are You Really Tired or Busy if You Don’t Have Children?
It is always interesting to peel away the layers of just how much there is to deal and cope with when you’re going through infertility. Just when you think you’ve navigated this road long enough to have seen it all, you uncover another layer. One topic that’s kept coming up for me over the past… Continue reading Are You Really Tired or Busy if You Don’t Have Children?
Is Acupuncture A Safe Option For Treating Infertility?
Hey there… Mike here from B Method. Today we’re taking a look at acupuncture and whether or not it’s a safe and viable treatment for infertility. If you’re like me, whenever you think of acupuncture, you probably think of needles getting stuck every which way into your skin. Not quite the relaxing and welcoming image… Continue reading Is Acupuncture A Safe Option For Treating Infertility?
The pressure of depression during infertility
There is so much noise around mental health at the moment, which is a great thing, as for so long mental health has been regarded as a second class citizen to physical health. The focus on our minds and wellbeing is crucial as suicide rates continue to increase. In the US alone the rate… Continue reading The pressure of depression during infertility
Can You Keep Running While Trying to Conceive?
Are you someone who loves running? Are you a runner, and are you currently trying to conceive and trying to figure out how to balance your love of running with your journey to conception? I’m a runner too. It was a long time ago, but I’ve run two marathons, two half marathons, a… Continue reading Can You Keep Running While Trying to Conceive?
Fertility Weighing You Down? Weight Issues and Trying to Conceive
We often hear about weight affecting our health. Being overweight puts us at a greater risk for serious and life-threatening conditions like heart disease, diabetes or stroke. Being underweight means that we’re not getting the nutrients we need, which can cause respiratory and digestive problems, and osteoporosis. Many times, you can look at yourself in… Continue reading Fertility Weighing You Down? Weight Issues and Trying to Conceive