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Category Archives: In Vitro/Natural Childbirth
Facts and Myths About Infertility (from RESOLVE – the National Infertility Association)
Myth: Infertility is a women’s problem. Fact: This is untrue. It surprises most people to learn that infertility is a female problem in 35% of the cases, a male problem in 35% of the cases, a combined problem of … Continue reading
The Tao of Motherhood – An Interview with Vimala McClure
With all of the demands on their time, how can Moms make time for their spiritual life? I believe that caring for children is spiritual practice. Many people think that prayer and meditation constitute spirituality, but when you have a … Continue reading
IVF, The Spaniard and Me
The solemnity with which the two medical assistants entered the room, carrying the strange long floppy syringe as if it was the Holy Grail was almost laughable … apart from the fact that for me it was the Holy Grail. … Continue reading
The Midlife Biological Clock
Dear Reader: Please meet our newest regular contributor, Jenilyn Gilbert – a fertility coach, certified yoga instructor, and adoption counselor. As a fertility coach and someone personally trying to conceive in her 40’s, I have found that keeping an open … Continue reading
Boost Fertility with Good Nutrition!
Dear Reader: This is a reprint of Cindy’s original blog post for us. A followup will be posted later this month. Cindy is truly a pioneer and dedicated to providing information for those trying to conceive, at any age. Diet … Continue reading
Mother’s Day Blessings, and Regrets
My Mother’s Day this year was a wonderful one. I had a dinner party playdate – three of my Single Mothers by Choice friends and their three children joined my girls and I for dinner and play, under the blue … Continue reading
Give Up the Blame Game and Try Forgiving for Conception
Seldom does a month go by that I don’t talk to a woman who hasn’t tormented herself for not being able to get pregnant over 35 or 40. The reasons vary, but the popular ones are not marrying the right … Continue reading
Infertility Myths
In honor of National Infertility Week April 24 – 30, 2011 Myth: If you just relax, you will get pregnant. Truth: If only it were that easy! The fact is, the vast majority of individuals who have infertility have a … Continue reading
Myths About Donor Egg and Donor Sperm
April 25, 2013
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