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Chris had a vasectomy while in a previous marriage, and now he and Tammy want children.  They have decided to proceed with a vasectomy reversal, assuming that it will be successful and they will get the family they dream of.  But Chris is wondering what is involved, and is not looking forward to it. Can […]

Good nutrition is absolutely important, but it does not necessarily come from prenatal vitamins. Supplements should never be taken to compensate for a poor diet. The nutrients to include in a fertility diet include the fat-soluble vitamins, folic acid and other B vitamins, vitamin C, minerals and the essential fatty acids.

Choosing to eat a special fertility diet is critically important. What you eat and the nutrition it provides may be the most important factor of all for your health and fertility. The most important factors are to eat plenty of foods that contain fat-soluble vitamins and minerals, and avoid processed foods and soy products. Eat raw dairy products, organ meats, shellfish and fish, egg yolks, grass-fed animal products and plants from mineral rich soils.

Lisa wants to know, when are her most fertile days? They are the days just before and during ovulation. You can recognize that ovulation is coming by noting the presence of fertile cervical mucus, and testing for a positive LH surge. You will know that ovulation has passed when your basal body temperature rises. These basic three things will help you increase your chances of getting pregnant in this cycle.

Sandra likes having a way to track all of the information related to her menstrual cycle.  This helps her to understand  the rhythms of her body and predict her most fertile days. She is a visual person, and artistic, and enjoys being creative.  An Ovulation Calendar is perfect for her. The best way is to […]

Maria is excited to find an online ovulation calculator as a fun way to help predict when she will ovulate. She just needs to know the length of her menstrual cycle and the date on which her last menstrual cycle began. She doesn’t have to do anything more, it will calculate for her and give the projected date of ovulation. Then she’ll have an idea when her most fertile days are likely to be.

Laura wants a quick and easy way to know the best time to get pregnant. What she needs is an Ovulation Predictor Kit (OPK). It is simple to use, just pee on the stick and read the result. A positive lets you know now is the best time to conceive.

Amanda swallowed a handful of pills, hoping she is doing something to help herself. However, supplements may actually not be safe or effective. Learn about optimal nutrition, and how to get the nutrients you need from whole foods.