Having A Baby At 40 Is Extremely Possible - Learn The Strategies To Make It Happen!

Are you about to have your 40th birthday and want to get pregnant? Don't panic because these days it is highly feasible for a woman in her forties to get pregnant and have a healthy baby.

Doctors may tell you different because there is still a belief by many that once a woman reaches a certain age she is no longer capable of conceiving. Many doctors will suggest donor eggs as a possibility but before you give up on getting pregnant because you are in early menopause check out these effective strategies for getting pregnant at 40.

This is because a woman is born with all the reproductive eggs she will ever need and by the time she is in her early forties her ovarian reserve ( amount of eggs) may be getting low. At the age of 37 a woman may have 27,000 eggs left compared to the 3 to 4 hundred thousand she may have started out with. But as long as there are eggs a woman can get pregnant.

When a woman is 40 there are less days in her menstrual cycle when she is able to get pregnant. Some women do not ovulate every month after the age of 37 so it is important to check out your own unique pattern of ovulation. This can be done 3 months before you try to conceive by charting a calendar. This can be very helpful when trying to determine your most fertile days.

As women's eggs are always the same age she is there can be a problem with defects. Trying to conceive on the peak day of ovulation is the correct time in order for a freshly released egg to combine with newly released sperm. Stop having intercourse for 3 to 4 days before you are about to ovulate.

This is also to assist your male partner men in building up his sperm count so that the day before ovulation his sperm production and quality will be at its peak.

This system of trying to get pregnant at 40 is proven to be highly effective and very simple. Many women who had been with IVF programs for some time got pregnant by following these very simple guidelines.

While trying to get pregnant.

Eat a healthy diet of fruit and vegetables and take supplements such as folic acid, selenium and zinc. Vitamins will need to be added as women can deplete them with age. B-complex plus B6 for six months will boost fertility as well as vitamins C and E. These supplements are necessary to help prevent spina bifida (malformation of a baby's spine and genetic abnormalities in the unborn baby.

Exercise is essential in order for rich, oxygenated blood to nourish the ovaries and eggs. A male's sperm production and quality can also be greatly increased by regular exercise.

Stress can tip the delicate balance of a woman's reproductive hormones causing her to miss periods and the shutdown of her reproductive system. Finding ways to relax is essential when trying to get pregnant.

DO NOT smoke or drink alcohol when trying to conceive as it reduces fertility and will harm your baby. Also abstain from drinks or foods that contain caffeine (coffee coke, chocolate).

Avoid products within your home that contain harmful chemicals, as they will cause infertility issues. The following household items often contain poisons that threaten fertility.

Soap, toothpaste, canned foods, carpets detergents and pesticides to name a few.

Read the labels in the supermarket which generally provide the information you will need. Some have signs such as warning or danger. Avoid those for they will harm you and your baby.

If your doctor has tried to convince you that you're reproductive days are over be assured that women 40 plus are getting pregnant the world over.

 

Have PCOS? - Get Pregnant Naturally by Listening to Your Body

The diagnosis of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) can be a crushing blow for many women, especially so for those wanting to start a family. It can mean a long and emotionally draining road ahead of fertility treatment, failed attempts and heartbreak, not to mention the considerable expense. Any hope of a 'cure' isn't acknowledged by experts and should conventional methods of fertility treatment fail, many women are left with a childless future.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is just as it sounds. Cysts form on the ovaries where the eggs should emerge. This encapsulates the egg trapping it inside preventing it from being released and travelling down the fallopian tube to be fertilized. Aside from preventing pregnancy these cysts can cause pain, discomfort and lead to unnecessary surgery to have the cysts removed. Some women have had cysts up to 12cm in diameter - that's the size of an orange.

Medication and surgery have long been the mainstay of the medical profession with mixed results. While some treatments may indeed help some fortunate women become pregnant, women with PCOS will have more difficulty carrying full term. Other symptoms that cause just as much emotional distress such as excess weight, excess facial and body hair, lethargy, acne are not as easily eliminated. These are just the visual symptoms, women with PCOS are also more likely to suffer from type II diabetes and heart problems later in life.

Up until recently the prognosis has seemed very bleak for eliminating PCOS and conceiving naturally. Thankfully, many women have taken their health into their own hands and began listening to their bodies and began making lifestyle and dietary changes that have had dramatic and permanent results. Thousands of women once unable to conceive naturally have through implementing easy step by step changes been able to regulate their menstrual cycles, rid themselves of acne and excess hair and all their symptoms of PCOS - permanently. Those who wished to have children have become pregnant without expensive fertility treatment and become mothers to healthy, bouncing babies.

These women are not numbered in the few, they are in the thousands - all had the same symptoms, all followed the same rules, all had the same dramatic results. If you suffer from PCOS, now matter for how long, you can also achieve the same results by following the same lifestyle plan at the Polycystic Ovaries Diet Plan.

 

Best iPhone Pregnancy Apps for Mom and Dad

I admit that I'm sort of a geek also. . but not extremely geeky to the extend of wearing geeky glasses and holding laptop wherever I go. I'm an Application Support Engineer with also a background of Software Engineering so I do honestly loves anything to do with computers and technology gadgets. Me and my wife we both own an iPhone and today I thought of sharing a couple of applications for iPhone that we personally uses and some others as well for all future/current expecting parents. So here we go. (I personally have them all on my iPhone as well).

1. iPregnancy - This app is one of the famous and most recommended app for pregnancy. I personally use this with also Baby Bump which I will cover next. This app is really extensive and very useful. You can have all your baby information in there as well as your Obstetrician visits information, reminder, important contact numbers, storing baby names suggestions, week to week information for you to know on the pregnancy (General), and you can also share your information to Facebook & Twitter. The only downside for me is the interface is kind of plain and lack the 'baby theme' that's all but it generally does what it's suppose to do. You can't expect much (in terms of design) when it's coming from a pediatrician.

2. Baby Bump - What I like most about baby bump other than the usual must-have functions is the interface and also the theme of the app, It really captures the true nature of the app. It has week to week information on pregnancy, journal, photo album, kick counter, contractions, database of baby names, and one feature called 'Birth' where in there you can set your birth plan, newborn essentials checklist, and also a neat feature of 'Birth Announcement' where as soon as your baby is born you can set all the details (name, weight, gender, D. O. B, length) and send the 'Announcement' by email, twitter, and also Facebook. I really recommend this app!!

Preconception Apps

1. iPeriod - For those planning to have baby or just keeping your period information, this is one of the apps that my wife uses.

2. Period Tracker - Another apps for the ladies out there which is also used by my wife. We use it both to keep track on her period and also for us to keep track on the best date to try an conceive.

 

7 Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms a Father Should Know

I'm going to share with you today on 7 signs of pregnancy and symptoms in hope it will be useful to couples who plan to have a baby. Why I'm saying this is that, it is more to precautions to not overdo yourself after knowing that you're pregnant to avoid miscarriage or worse, this goes to the partner also, It's good to be alert especially if you're planning. I've heard a lot of miscarriage stories because they didn't realize that they were pregnant. So for those planning to get pregnant, this would be a good read. This list is derived from my wife's symptoms when she get pregnant. To all the daddy's out there, this is a very good information for you to take note of.

1. Fatigue/Exhaustion
This normally happens on the early stages of pregnancy and also towards the end. The cheerful and energetic wife of mine became weak and easily exhausted.

2. Missed Period
This is a very obvious sign for those on a regular period cycle but not in the case of irregular period cycle like my wife. It's best to avoid any physical activities once you've passed your regular period cycle to be safe.

3. Heartburn & Gastric
This happens to my wife right now and I can tell you that it's not an easy feeling looking at your wife having the pain due to the higher amount of acid in the stomach. The enlargement of the uterus puts pressure on the stomach causing acid build-up. This can be avoided by drinking milk and avoiding spicy and oily food.

4. Frequent Urination
Enlargement of the uterus not only puts pressure on stomach but also the bladder causing the feel of going more often.

5. Soreness of the Breasts
Although this sign is also very common for an impending period but the soreness in this case is caused by the tissue changes preparing for pregnancy. You will also experience the breast became larger and the nipple will become bigger and darker.

6. Strange Cravings
Yup..I'm having more Chicken Rice now than ever in my entire life due to my wife's craving of it. Strange cravings for food is also a very normal sign of pregnancy.

7. Dizziness
This is because of the low blood pressure due to pregnancy, it do become worse at times if you are having the symptoms even when you're not pregnant like my wife.

So guys...that's 7 of the signs and symptoms that you can look into while planning. Remember future daddies, DO NOT allow your partner to do heavy physical works when they're pregnant, keep them happy & smiling all the time, be there when they need you, and do your share of house chores;-) Happy Planning!

 

4 Tips on How to Get Pregnant ASAP

So what are the best tips on how to get pregnant? Well I'm not going to profess to be the worlds greatest knowledge on the subject but I'm very well read on the subject and I have also had a number of experiences first hand. In short I think that most people over complicate the issue of getting pregnant and like always we look for the short term, quick fix solutions rather than trying to do it the natural or normal way.

If you have been trying to get pregnant without any success then I can feel your pain. This is one time in a couples life that can be very testing. The blame game starts to occur and you start looking for reasons. Generally the best ways to get good results is to start with yourself. When people get stressed about not getting pregnant they often start to eat badly stop exercising (if they were to begin with) and generally let their physical and mental health go. This creates a downward spiral and in turn makes it much harder to conceive.

So if you are looking for some magic tips on how to get pregnant you might be disappointed when you read the following.

1. Relax

As time goes on you get more and more frustrated - this isn't going to help. Relax, do things together that you enjoy and look at the long term picture

2. Education

Get yourself educated about how to get pregnant. Doing a Google search for 'tips on how to get pregnant' is one thing but if you are really serious about starting a family you should buy some books and really start to get into the depths of what true specialists have learnt. There are some amazing authors out there that have some incredible testimonials from literally thousands of clients world wide. Find someone like this and read and increase your knowledge.

3. Timing

This continues on from three but learn how to time your ovulation cycle and take advantage of when you are at your most fertile.

4. Health

Eat, drink, exercise and life a healthy life. Lots of people think that they become parents it would be a great time to start being healthy whereas in fact if they starting this straight away there is a great chance that they will become parents quicker.

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10 Must Have Food Items You Should Eat When Trying To Get Pregnant Quickly

When planning a baby you should always remember that the health of the parents is very important for a healthy baby. In fact scientists have suggested that a baby's health is affected by the health of the grandmother. Following are a few tips for better health through good food habits. This will enable you to get pregnant quickly.

A balanced diet which has all the food groups in the right proportion is a prerequisite to a fast pregnancy. Minerals, vitamins and other nutrients are very essential for preparing the body to nurture the baby.

Some essential foods for getting pregnant quickly are given below -

1. Fresh fruits and vegetables

Include lots of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. Remember to wash them well and try to eat them freshly cut.

2. Wholegrain cereals

Try to eat wholegrain cereals over carbohydrates like potatoes and pasta as they provide the healthy extra calories required by you.

3. Protein-rich foods

Nuts, legumes, fish, eggs, chicken, and lean meat are rich sources of protein and an important part of your diet.

4. Oily Fish

Oily fish like tuna, sardines, trout, and mackerel twice every week is a much needed nutrient.

5. Dairy products

Yogurt, cheeses and milk are great sources of calcium which help you get pregnant faster.

6. Iron

The developing baby needs blood, thus eat more iron rich food like fortified breakfast cereals, green vegetables, bread, dried fruits, pulses, and red meat.

7. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

Food rich in B6 (folic acid) are a must in this period as it increases the time period between ovulation and the start of the menstrual cycle - this increases the chances of implantation, thus increasing the chances of a successful pregnancy. Tuna, liver, kidneys, sardines, banana, egg yolk, soya, sweet potato, broccoli and asparagus are rich sources of folic acid and should be consumed daily.It is also believed that Folic Acid reduces the possibility of a miscarriage.

8. Zinc

Zinc is an important mineral as it prepares the body for pregnancy by helping the reproductive organs to function more efficiently by helping them to use the hormones - progesterone and estrogen more effectively. If a woman's diet is lacking in zinc it leads to a complication which damages the chromosomes. Oysters, wheat bran, pecan nuts and liver are very rich in zinc and are very essential not only to get pregnant quickly but also a healthy baby.

9. Vitamin E

Vitamin E or Tocopherol increases the chances of getting pregnant considerably as it increases the production of cervical mucus. It also improves the quality of the egg or ova. Rich sources of Vitamin E include sunflower oil, almond, wheat germ, tomatoes and kiwi fruit.

10. Green Tea

Green tea consumption aids getting pregnant easily as it do not allow the reproductive cells to be destroyed easily. It contains an antioxidant called polyphenol which protects the reproductive cells. But this is contradictory to the fact that caffeine intake should be stopped or restricted when you want to conceive.

Foods to avoid

Avoid painkillers, diet pills, stimulants, chocolate, cola, candy, soda, peanut butter, high-sugar drinks, spinach, bologna, lunch meats, salami, frankfurters, soy beans and other soy food for fast and healthy pregnancy.

 

Common Ovulation Symptoms to Look Out For

For women who are trying to get pregnant, knowing what ovulation is and when it occurs is crucial. A woman can only get pregnant when she is ovulating; this happens once per month when the eggs are released from the ovary. It is thought that the very best time to have intercourse is 12 hours before ovulation; this gives sperm enough time inside the uterus before it fertilizes the egg. There are some general ovulation symptoms to look out for to help spot this fertile window and take advantage of it to increase your chances of getting pregnant.

First of all, look at your menstrual cycle. Is it regular? Women with a regular 28-day cycle may find that they experience symptoms of ovulation at the same time every month. If your cycle is regular, it makes it easier to pinpoint your fertile time each month. Even if you do not have a regular cycle, knowing what signs to look for can help increase your chance of getting pregnant. It may be a good idea to keep an ovulation diary over a few months, recording what symptoms you experience and checking for any patterns.

One symptom that a lot of women suffer from is cramps. These are a healthy sign of ovulation and no cause for concern. When the body ovulates, the ovary is stretched by the developing follicle, which goes on the release the egg. The excess fluid this causes in the abdomen is what leads to ovulation cramps, a feeling of constant discomfort along the line of the pelvis. Many women liken the feeling to mild menstrual cramps. Generally, this cramping sensation is felt around two weeks into the menstrual cycle and can last for anything from a few minutes to a few days. Some women are able to tell which of their two ovaries has released the egg, because the pain can be felt in a particular area. This helps them to keep a track of their menstrual cycle.

Keeping an eye on the body's basal temperature (temperature while resting) is another method of monitoring ovulation. Many women experience a slight rise in temperature immediately after ovulation. While this cannot tell you the exact time you are going to ovulate, it can be useful to keep a chart of your temperature over a period of a few months. If you spot a pattern in your temperature changes, you can use this information to help you work out when you are at your most fertile. On your chart, make sure that Day 1 is the first day of your menstrual cycle. Take your temperature at the same time every day, before you get out of bed in the morning. Make a note of any relevant factors such as lack of sleep, stress or illness. Another common symptom of ovulation is a change in cervical mucus, or discharge. A large number of women find that just before ovulation, their discharge becomes thicker and changes color, from clear to creamy white or yellow. In most cases, there will be no discharge, or very little of it, during non-fertile periods. You may want to record the condition of your discharge at the same time as recording your temperature.

There are many online ovulation calculators that can help you work out when you are likely to be ovulating. All you need to do is input the date your last menstrual cycle began and the length of your cycle. Again, this will only give a precise answer if you have a fairly regular cycle, but it can be used alongside your own records of your ovulation symptoms to work out when you should be having intercourse. When you have established when you are going to be ovulating, try to have intercourse every day for three days leading up to ovulation as well as the day of ovulation and two days immediately after ovulation. This will give you the best chance of getting pregnant. There are other days during the menstrual cycle on which a woman is likely to be fertile, but the period of ovulation is by far the most fertile time of the month.

It can take time to get used to the signs of ovulation, particularly if you do not suffer from noticeable cramps. By taking a few months to pay attention to your body, however, you can become more attuned to the subtle changes that occur over the course of the month and use this knowledge to help you in your mission to get pregnant. Good luck!

 

Conceiving With Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome - 5 Tips To Get You Get Pregnant Even If You Have PCOS

One of every ten women that is having trouble conceiving in childbearing age, suffers from Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome. This is a relatively common condition that affects your hormonal balance and makes harder for your body to ovulate, and therefore, to get pregnant.

Conceiving with Polycystic ovaries is NOT impossible, however, it may take more effort and time than normal, depending on your age. Here are 5 tips that will help you increase your possibilities of conceiving with PCOS:

1- Pay Attention To Your Weight

Most women that have Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome usually have some overweight issue.

It is important to control your weight because this defines the levels of insulin your body produces, which can provoke an unbalance on your hormonal production and affect your ovulation.

You don't have to become super slim to improve your insulin levels, research have demonstrated that reducing your weight even by 5% can dramatically increase your chances to stabilize your hormonal production and get pregnant much easier.

2- Consume 1 gram of Cinnamon Extract Per Day (the equivalent to 1 small paper clip)

Eating Cinnamon when conceiving with Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome helps a lot, because if it is consumed daily, it can regulate your insulin levels naturally and allow your body to control the rise of sugar levels after each meal.

3- Avoid Eating Too Much Carbohydrates

Eating too much carbohydrates can trigger an elevated resistance to insulin in your system and prevent you from ovulating normally, which will make a lot harder to get pregnant, because each ovulation you miss is a lost opportunity to conceive.

4- Stimulate your Ovulation with Clomiphene

Before taking any kind of medication, you should ask for your gynecologist advice and supervision. However, the most common and effective treatment to help you control your ovulation when conceiving with polycystic Ovaries is to take a fertility drug that contains Clomiphene ( the most common are Clomid and Serophene)

Do not take this medication just on your own, because a controlled dosage is the key to stabilize your ovulation periods.

5- Increase Your Physical Activity

Start doing daily exercise. This and an appropriate diet will help you stabilize your insulin levels quickly.

Try to exercise five hours a week and avoid high impact activities (like martial arts or Pilates) Choose something you enjoy! Swimming or jogging are very effective when conceiving with Polycystic ovaries.

These are very helpful tips that will highly increase your chances of conceiving with Polycystic ovaries. In essence, you have to control your insulin levels to help your body produce the right kind of hormones and ovulate normally.

 

Early Stages In Pregnancy

If you think you are pregnant, it is a good idea to purchase and use a home pregnancy test. They are easy to use, easy to read, and very accurate. If you receive a positive result, make an appointment with your gynecologist. If he or she is not also an obstetrician, seek a recommendation for one.

Do your best to attend every scheduled visit with the obstetrician. If you miss an appointment, it is best to reschedule. Make sure you tell the doctor everything about your medical history, especially any issues that could affect your pregnancy and the health of your baby. You will undergo tests from time to time, but these are routine.

If something goes beyond routine, the doctor will explain why it is necessary. You are always free to seek a second opinion, but you should trust your doctor. If you are uncomfortable with your obstetrician, find another one, since this is a very intimate relationship, in which you need to feel secure. Your doctor will prescribe prenatal vitamins, which are specially formulated to insure that a pregnant woman and her baby receive the proper nutrients. Take your vitamins as directed. You might want to have a bite to eat before taking them, as they make some women feel nauseous when taken on an empty stomach.

Prenatal care is a very important part of your pregnancy. It allows your doctor to measure progress and make sure that your baby is developing properly and is healthy. You will see the obstetrician once per month at first, and once each week as you get closer to your due date. It is important to keep these appointments so your doctor knows what's going on. This way, if something isn't just right, your doctor can take action to help make sure you carry your baby to term and deliver a healthy baby. If you experience morning sickness, which many women do in the first three months of pregnancy, try eating a healthy snack before going to bed or nibbling on crackers when you wake up in the morning. Pregnancy is a very exciting time in life, but it also requires you to take very good care of yourself and ultimately your baby.

Healthy Pregnancy Diet - Eating Well During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a stage that is associated with a number of important anatomical and functional changes, which include the increased requirements of some nutrients that are important for the proper development of your baby.

Therefore, it is very important to take preventive measures to ensure the best possible health for you and your baby. So, one of the most important considerations is to have a healthy pregnancy diet.

It is important to meet the nutritional requirements recommended during pregnancy, since the specific deficiency of certain elements can cause major complications to your pregnancy.

Some nutrients of vital importance during pregnancy are:

Folic Acid

Folic acid deficiency, for example, is associated significantly with certain birth defects in your baby, so it is of vital importance to increase its consumption, even before starting the pregnancy. The recommended intake must be increased to 147% to prevent the defects associated with deficiency.

Vitamins C and B12

During pregnancy the levels of vitamins C and B12 decrease gradually. That is why the recommended intake of these vitamins must be increased by 67 and 40% respectively.

Iron

Iron deficiency is a major cause of anemia that can occur during pregnancy.

Healthy Food Choices:

Tell yourself that making smart eating choices is non-negotiable. You have to eat healthy food. End of discussion!

There are some foods where you can find the nutrients needed for your pregnancy and are important for maintaining a balanced diet. These foods are based on vegetables, fruits, legumes, grains, protein (milk, fresh cheese, red meat-preferably fat-free as chicken and fish), and reduce the intake of sugars and fats.

The deficiency of vital foods during pregnancy may have important consequences, either because of the loss of nutrients, or because they are not consumed in the proper amount to satisfy the demand of your pregnancy.

Healthy food is essential to avoid gaining massive amounts of weight during pregnancy. If you do, you are putting your baby at risk and setting yourself up for a long road of dieting after the baby is born.

Tell yourself that you and your baby are worth it, so you have to go to the store and stock up on healthy food.

Here you have a basic guide of foods for your pregnancy:
Fruit (2-4 servings): Remember that a serving is half cup of cut fruit, one medium fruit (like a pear or apple) or three plums.Cereals (6-11 servings): one serving equals one slice of bread, 150 gr. cereal or 100 gr. rice or pasta.Dairy (3-4 servings): A serving is a glass of milk, two yoghurts, 150 gr. of cheese or a pudding.Meats (2-3 servings): A serving is a fillet of beef, chicken, fish, or two eggs.Vegetables (3-5 servings): one cup of raw vegetables or half a cup of cooked vegetable.