Category Archives: Pregnancy
HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN IN FEMALES
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) is made by Trophoblasts, the major component of placenta. It has two subunits, α and β, in structure. Subunit β is (βHCG) more specific in differentiating hCG from the rest of the molecules with similar structure.
8 Myths About Getting Pregnant
Trying to conceive can be a stressful time for couples. Unfortunately, common advice about how to get pregnant is often incorrect. Take care to avoid these eight myths about getting pregnant.
Pregnant and Depressed? You’re Not the Only One
After trying to conceive, becoming pregnant can be one of the best moments of your life.
Some women easily transition into their role as mother to be. For others, pregnancy is not met with the same joy. If you feel depressed during your pregnancy, know that you are not alone and that many other women have been in the same position.
The Top 5 Do’s and Don’ts When Trying To Conceive
Receiving a negative pregnancy test result can be extremely frustrating when you’re trying to conceive. This is especially true if you’ve been trying for a while.
Below are the top five do’s and don’ts of conceiving:
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Trying To Get Pregnant Can Be Scary, Help Is Available
The road of fertility care is not the easiest to travel. You have to navigate both the physical aspects of testing and fertility care as well as the emotional aspects of having your dreams of being a mother delayed. Facing both of these challenges can be scary. It’s important to know that you’re not facing these challenges alone. Your fertility care team is here to work with you and to travel the journey along with you. Our single goal is to help you achieve your dream of parenthood.
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What To Do When All Of Your Friends Are Expecting
Having difficulty becoming pregnant can affect your life in many ways, some of which you may not expect. Often, it seems as though everyone around you is becoming pregnant with little to no effort. At times, it may be tempting to ask “why not me?” Unfortunately, this natural response may be harmful to you and can cause undue stress.
The following tips may help you navigate your feelings when all of your friends are expecting:
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Tips For Stress When Trying To Get Pregnant
Living with infertility struggles can be stressful. Fertility treatment can be difficult and affect many aspects of your life from your finances to your sex life. While infertility is not caused by stress, stress can affect your fertility care.
We have found that women who effectively manage their stress have better outcomes. The tips below can help you cope:
You’re Not Alone Trying To Conceive
When you’re struggling to get pregnant, it can seem as though you’re all alone. Often, women don’t feel comfortable talking with their friends and family about their infertility struggles. Despite how empathetic people may be, a person doesn’t truly understand what it’s like to have trouble becoming pregnant unless they’ve been through it.
Guidance After A Fertility Cycle Has Failed
Often, the hardest part of fertility treatment is not the injections or the testing. The hardest part is not physical at all. The hardest part of fertility treatment is the two week wait after the procedure to find out if you are pregnant. If you’ve undergone several treatments, it is natural to be extremely hopeful during the waiting period. Even if you’ve been in this position before, it is impossible not to be hopeful about your dream of becoming a parent.
Unfortunately, not every cycle is successful. Facing a negative pregnancy test result after fertility treatment can be extremely difficult to cope with. Your reaction to a negative pregnancy result may be different that you expected. Everyone handles the information differently, so don’t expect that your response will be the same as someone else’s. This is important to keep in mind when speaking with your partner as well.
Tips For Staying Calm While Trying To Have A Baby
Trying to conceive can be an extremely stressful experience. You have to deal with both the emotional and physical aspects of fertility treatment while continue to handle your day to day responsibilities. It’s important that you deal with your stress and keep calm while trying to have a baby.
The tips below can help you ease stress and can help you relax during fertility treatment:
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