Trying to conceive? Studies show that you can impact your body’s ability to get pregnant and have a healthy pregnancy. 1. Get preconception care Schedule an appointment with…
So, you’ve made the decision to stop birth control in hopes of starting or expanding your family. The good news is that having been on birth control doesn’t…
Infertility is diagnosed when conception hasn’t occurred after six months (women ages 35+) or one year (women younger than 35) of unprotected intercourse. It’s also diagnosed when a…
Do you have a reproductive life plan? If not, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) wants you to write one. A reproductive life plan simply indicates…
Finding the right time to conceive starts with understanding your cycle. You’re most likely to get pregnant in the 5 days leading up to and the 24 hours…
When your brain senses that you’re under attack, stress hormones like cortisol and adrenalin (among others) are produced and begin turning off those bodily systems that aren’t in…