Month January 2023

Surviving the third trimester

Many moms – rookies to veterans – will agree that the third trimester of pregnancy is probably the longest. By now you’ve survived morning sickness (a close second for toughest pregnancy experience), being told that you glow more than a…

Braxton Hicks and what it feels like

If you are pregnant with your first baby, you may wonder about Braxton Hicks. Braxton Hicks contractions are the body’s way of preparing for labour, but if you have them it doesn’t mean your labour has started. Sometimes they are…

Another take on infertility – mind and emotions

The Fertile Body Method programme combines hypnosis and other mind-body approaches. The role of the mind and emotions on fertility is one that is often overlooked. It is aimed at helping couples deal with the effects of fertility problems and…

Trying to conceive – we give some basic tips

Are you trying to conceive? Apart from frequent baby-dancing, there are other ways to increase your chances of conceiving.  Trying to conceive these days can mean a lot more than just having sex. Many times couples believe they will fall…

12 Tips for Women Trying to conceive

Most women in the child-bearing age look for ways to increase their chances of conceiving. If you are one of them, here are some of the best tips for conception. JOIN OUR TRYING TO CONCEIVE AND FERTILITY FORUM HERE.  1.…

Can stress affect fertility?

Stress can cause infertility and infertility can cause stress? It seems like a never-ending cycle. Although extreme stress may affect fertility, it rarely does so in ways that would lead to long-term trouble with getting pregnant. While stress alone does not…

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