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Infertility
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Simple steps to promote fertility...
Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive a child despite trying for one year. The condition affects about 5.3 million Americans, or 9 percent of the reproductive age population, according to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.

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Articles & Features
Fertility Articles
Overcoming Infertility
"Fertility problems are a huge psychological stressor, a huge relationship stressor," says Lisa Rarick, M.D. continue>>
Medical Encyclopedia: Infertility
Information regarding infertility, including illustrations, causes, symptoms... continue>>
Men's Age Shows No Effect on Fertility
Although women become less likely to conceive as they age, men can become fathers well into middle age despite drops in their sperm counts, according to researchers. continue>>
Fertility Researchers Discover New Gene Essential for Female Fertility
Read how this finding could lead to new insights into the causes of unexplained infertility in women. continue>>
Frequently Asked Questions About Infertility ( Off Site Link )
What is Infertility, What Causes Infertility, How is Infertility Diagnosed, How is Infertility Treated, What is In Vitro Fertilization, Is In Vitro Fertilization Expensive, Does In Vitro Fertilization Work, Do Insurance Plans Cover Infertility Treatment? continue>>
Semen Analysis
Brief descriptions of what a semen analysis entails. continue>>
Simple Steps to Support Fertility
Many factors can affect your ability to have a child. And while some cases of infertility require medical attention, there are simple steps you can take to try and conceiving. continue>>
How to Have a Baby, Overcoming Infertility
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Free online book which helps answers questions for couple's who are trying to conceive. continue>>
Questions & Answers
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A wide range of quality questions regarding differnt issues with fertility. continue>>

Pregnancy Information
'MASTER' Stress Hormone Prevents Mother from Rejecting Embryo The "master" hormone is directly involved
The "master" hormone is directly involved in the process that prevents a mother's immune system from destroying an embryo that has implanted in her uterus continue>>
Beta hCG Levels During Pregnancy
hCG is a hormone that is measured by Home Pregnancy Tests (HPTs), and if present, return a positive result of pregnancy. continue>>
Nursing Tips for New Moms
One issue that constantly comes up is breastfeeding - from nutrition to milk production. Together, our new moms' group created this helpful checklist: continue>>
Start Smart - Infant Nutrition Essentials
Optimal nutrition for infants, both before and after birth, is an area of research that is still unfolding. continue>>
The First Week Home With Your Baby
The first week of your baby's life brings big adjustments for both of you. You are adjusting to being a mother and caring for your baby and your baby is adjusting to life outside the womb. continue>>
The Baby Corner: Pregnant and Fit
By exercising throughout your pregnancy, you'll be better able to control your weight gain, making it easier to fit into your regular clothing once baby arrives. continue>>
Burping Tips & Tricks
Believe it or not, there is an art to burping baby. continue>>
Seven Things To Avoid During Pregnancy
The following is a compilation of 7 "everyday" items a pregnant mother will want to avoid. continue>>

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Looking for a place to view postings from individuals like yourself. Visit BabyUniversity's TTC (trying to conceive) Forum. Dont forget to catch up on the lingo used on the boards.
Baby Boards at babyuniversity.com
Utilize the interactive LifeCycle Fertility Predictor to help predict a woman's fertile period.
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Track your child's growth and development using a sophisticated database and graphing with growthspurts.com
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Fertility Organizations
INCIID
The InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination
RESOLVE
National Infertility Association
ASRM Fertility FAQ
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine
NICHD
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
AIA
The American Infertility Association
IVF Connections
Connects people going through IVF to information, support, and others going through the same experiences


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