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Fertility Notes- a fertility blog with all the news your womb can use

May 21st, 2008

Navigating the Cold of Cryopreservation and What to Do with “Extra” Embryos

I don’t know if you remember, but a few months ago I wrote about donating embryos and what a tricky, tricky topic this can be: for those in search of embryos looking to “adopt” as well as those who may have embryos available after their fertility treatments.
What are the options available? What are the questions […]

By Gabrielle -- 0 comments

April 8th, 2008

Smokin’, Drinkin’, Sniffin’ Glue

A recent study done by Jennifer Bailey and Karl Hill from the University of Washington’s Social Development Research Group found that,
Despite public health campaigns, a surprising number of women continue to use substances such as tobacco, marijuana and alcohol during pregnancy and their usage rebounds to pre-pregnancy levels within two years of having a […]

By Gabrielle -- 4 comments

February 27th, 2008

I Liked It - I Think

I am no longer a member of the “never tried it, but I’d like to” category; I just can’t decide which of the other two I fit into just yet.
I had my first acupuncture session yesterday afternoon.
As I was driving, I passed a sign that said “Acupuncture and Fertility - Free Seminar March 11″ in […]

By Gabrielle -- 6 comments

February 11th, 2008

Would You Do It?

Encouraged by me readers’ emails and comments, I am now full on in my search for an acupuncturist. I have a great lead for one in the DC area, but I need one closer, especially if I plan to use it after my little guys are implanted. I have one of my BFFs on […]

By Gabrielle -- 7 comments

February 10th, 2008

Upping the Odds with Acupuncture

When I get a link to the same study or article from more than a few friends, I pay attention.
I got this one more than once this week and my interest is more than piqued:
Women undergoing in vitro fertilization can increase their chances of becoming pregnant by up to 65 percent if they also have […]

By Gabrielle -- 3 comments

February 10th, 2008

Is Technology Triflin’ with Your Shtuff?

I laughed out loud when I saw a recent post from Liz over at HealthBolt cautioning men to “ditch the cell phone and save the sperm” because it reminded me of a post that I did a while ago warning dudes to use care as to where they perched their computers.
Liz let you know that,
the […]

By Gabrielle -- 0 comments

January 30th, 2008

Another Reason to Love Feministe.com

I loved this post. Loved it. Zuzu nails it when she says:
God forbid a pregnant woman enjoy an adult pleasure every now and again without someone trying to shame her into giving them all up in the name of the holy baby.
She’s referring to the most recent study linking even a moderate intake […]

By Gabrielle -- 2 comments

January 21st, 2008

Sorry Starbucks, It’s Herbal Tea for Me (Or is it?)

A report on MSNBC this morning alerted women to the potential dangers of caffeine - the report, of course, started out with the large header
2-cup coffee habit may double miscarriage risk
But then conceded in the subheader that doctors are still divided on the hazards of moderate caffeine consumption in pregnancy.
In the study, published in Monday’s […]

By Gabrielle -- 0 comments

January 20th, 2008

Did Anyone Ever Tell You You Look Just Like…

When we first figured out that baby-making wasn’t in the cards for me, my pediatric oncologist would always remind me that, “with so many advances in science, who knows what will be available to you once you are ready to start a family.”
In those days, 12-year old, optimistic me always assumed that cloning, if anything, […]

By Gabrielle -- 0 comments

January 14th, 2008

Fertile Posts Across the Science and Health Channel

In addition to your daily dose of All the News Your Womb Can Use, there are a few other posts across the B5Media Science and Health channel that might interest those thinking fertile thoughts:
Ruth at Eating Fabulous reminds of of the importance of folic acid and shares a great recipe in one of her latest […]

By Gabrielle -- 5 comments

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