What Are the Signs You Can’t Get Pregnant? When you decide you’d like to have a baby, it can take some time to conceive. But knowing how long is too long can be difficult. Some women have a medical condition that may make getting pregnant more difficult, have a partner that may have a fertility issue, or be older than age 35, which can affect the likelihood they will get … [Read more...] about Signs You Can’t Get Pregnant
IUI Success on the First Try
What Are the Chances of IUI Success on the First Try? Intrauterine insemination or IUI is an artificial reproduction technique that involves inserting sperm that have been “washed” in a laboratory and injected into a woman’s uterus. Ideally, this can result in conception if a couple has been experiencing fertility issues related to sperm quality or other … [Read more...] about IUI Success on the First Try
Hives During Pregnancy
Hives, also known as urticaria, is one of the less common skin changes experienced by pregnant women, alongside the common ones such as skin darkening and stretch marks [1]. It is quite normal to develop the red, itchy bumps on the skin surface when carrying. But hives is not considered a sign of pregnancy as it can occur anytime during the three trimesters, being more … [Read more...] about Hives During Pregnancy
Frequent Urination During Pregnancy: Is It Normal?
Frequent Urination During Pregnancy: Is It Normal? Are trips to the restroom becoming more frequent? When you’re pregnant, so many changes happen to your body that it’s sometimes hard to tell whether they’re normal or not. Frequent urination during pregnancy is one of the more inconvenient symptoms you might experience early on. When you’re out and about and “nature … [Read more...] about Frequent Urination During Pregnancy: Is It Normal?
Signs of Contractions and When to Call Your Doctor
Uterine contractions are the body’s way of moving your baby down the birth canal and into the world. However, there are different types of contractions a woman can have during pregnancy, including Braxton Hicks contractions and actual labor contractions. Women also experience contractions differently, which can make them difficult to recognize in the early stages. … [Read more...] about Signs of Contractions and When to Call Your Doctor