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Welcome to PregnancySuccess.com! This Web site is for the millions of ordinary American couples who attempt to get pregnant each year. This site will enable you to maximize your chances of conceiving a healthy baby as quickly as possible. Every couple wants to have a healthy baby and conceive rapidly. This is the Web site that will tell you how to do it!
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SCROLL DOWN FOR INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
Conceiving a Healthy Baby Quickly
Preconceptual Care
Ovulation Prediction
Nutrition, Diet and Fertility
Getting Pregnant at 35 and Older
Sex and Fertility
Preserving Your Fertility Over the Years
When to Stop Birth Control
Weight, Exercise and Fertility
The Man's Role in Conceiving a Healthy Baby
Sex Selection
How to Order this Book
About the Author
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CONCEIVING A HEALTHY BABY QUICKLY
Changes made preconceptually will shorten the time it takes for a couple to conceive and can produce a healthier baby! This Web site serves as an introduction to and expands upon the information found in the recently released book, "The Fastest Way to Get Pregnant Naturally," by fertility specialist Dr. Christopher D. Williams (Hyperion, 2001). This exciting and revolutionary book serves as practical guide to conception and pre-pregnancy counseling for the 21st-century couple. It has been written to assist ordinary couples to conceive on their timetable and ensure the healthiest baby possible. This book addresses a burgeoning and, until now, largely ignored group of millions of ordinary American couples looking for the latest information and recommendations to put the odds in their favor when they want to become pregnant.
PRECONCEPTUAL CARE
The Fastest Way to Get Pregnant Naturally has the primary goal of helping couples conceive a healthy baby as quickly as possible. Measures to improve the health of mother and baby, referred to by doctors as “preconceptual care,” are undertaken prior to pregnancy to ensure a healthy baby. Such preventative measures are vital because a significant proportion of birth defects can be avoided by often simple recommendations applied before becoming pregnant. Given the fact that one in twenty babies has a birth defect, these considerations are very important for all couples. Additionally, because preconceptual care is a relatively new phenomenon, recommendations are changing rapidly as scientists learn more about birth defects and preventative measures. The book goes into detail about the latest information on preconceptual care and offers specific recommendations for couples to maximize the health of their baby.
Preconceptual care is a very broad term encompassing recommendations regarding such aspects as nutrition, immunizations, testing and treatment for unsuspected infections, medications, social habits, preexisting medical problems in the mother, genetic counseling, and environmental exposures that could result in decreased fertility and birth defects. "The Fastest Way to Get Pregnant Naturally" gives specific recommendations to remove or diminish the risks, and let the reader know when formal testing by a physician would be appropriate.
Preconceptual care also includes a very practical consideration of social and financial considerations of pregnancy on a couple. Although pregnancy is often one of the most wonderful and magical times in a couple’s lives, the effects of a pregnancy can include professional strains, changes in household finances, and changes in the relationship between husband and wife. "The Fastest Way to Get Pregnant Naturally" also highlights common employer policies regarding pregnancy, and it reviews the new federal regulations that protect the insurance coverage of a pregnant woman if she undergoes a job change during the pregnancy.
OVULATION PREDICTION
Timing is everything! For most couples, being able to accurately predict ovulation is the single most important factor in getting pregnant quickly. "The Fastest Way to Get Pregnant Naturally" reviews all you need to know about ovulation prediction to allow you to conceive as quickly as possible. If a healthy, fertile couple can accurately pinpoint their day of ovulation and time their sexual intercourse to coincide with it, they should significantly decrease the time it takes to conceive a healthy baby.
Urinary ovulation-prediction kits have become incredibly popular. "The Fastest Way to Get Pregnant Naturally" gives you important tips on how to make them easy to use and to maximize their accuracy.
NUTRITION, DIET, AND FERTILITY
The relationship between nutrition and fertility is well established. There is an important relationship between reproduction and many aspects of nutrition, including vitamin deficiencies and excesses, daily protein and caloric intake, and alcohol and caffeine consumption. In certain circumstances, specific recommendations for various “fertility diets” can improve fertility. There is also an important connection between nutrition and male reproduction and nutritional recommendations are crucial to consider in order to maximize the fertility of the male partner.
GETTING PREGNANT AT 35 AND OLDER
With the large proportion of women professionals in America, delay in childbearing has become the norm. This has created a significant amount of anxiety due to a perceived threat to fertility in women who delay completion of their family. Although there is certainly an important relationship between age and fertility in women, frequently information in the press has overstated the concern. That being said, there are many measures that can be taken to improve fertility, reduce miscarriage risk, and optimize pregnancies, and these are particularly important for women who are 35 and older to consider preconceptually.
SEX AND FERTILITY
There are many misconceptions regarding sexual intercourse and becoming pregnant. Many “old wives tales” about sexual techniques are commonly used by couples to increase their chances of conceiving rapidly. This chapter distinguishes the relatively few facts from quite a bit of fiction and offers recommendations to increase the likelihood of conception. Frequently asked questions are reviewed such as the relationship between rapid conception and sexual positions, foreplay, use of lubricants, and sexual satisfaction. Common sense is emphasized wherever scientific data are not available.
POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS)
Do you have irregular menstrual cycles? When you do have menstrual bleeding is it often heavy and prolonged? Do you have unwanted facial hair, acne, oily skin, a "weight problem?" These are the most common symptons of a disorder called polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS), and it affects up to 1 in 20 reproductive age women! It is also the most common endocrinologic problem that affects women's fertility.
Dr. Williams has a strong research interest in PCOS and has included a wealth of information about natural fertility-enhancing recommendations for women with PCOS in "The Fastest Way to Get Pregnant Naturally."
Visit the Web site regularly for the latest updates on research involving natural fertility-enhancing strategies for women with PCOS.
A misprint on page 182 of the book misspelled MinnDak Growers Ltd. Web site and should have read : www.minndak.com
PRESERVING YOUR FERTILITY OVER THE YEARS
There are many things that a couple can do to preserve their fertility over time. Here's a list of some recommendations to maximize your fertility until the time comes to try to get pregnant:
1. Regular Visits to Your Doctor:
a.) Discuss with your Obstetrician/Gynecologist your pregnancy timetable and any preconceptual recommendations he or she might have. If you have had specific gynecologic problems in the past, such as endometriosis or recurrent ovarian cysts, your doctor will want to prescribe medications, such as birth control pills, which are highly effective at suppressing these problems until you want to start your family.
b.) Regular yearly physicals with your physician and more frequent visits if you are having problems such as persistent menstrual irregularities which may be a signal of an underlying hormonal problem such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (see below) that can significantly effect your fertility and may also increase your risk of miscarriage.
c.) If you require surgery, such as to remove an ovarian cyst, treat endometriosis or uterine fibroids, or to evaluate chronic pelvic pain, discuss with your doctor about performing the surgery in a way that maximizes fertility. If you are uncertain, or if your doctor indicates that an ovary may need to be removed or a hysterectomy is required, seek a second opinion from a surgical fertility specialist, called a Reproductive Endocrinologist.
2. Nutrition: Being aware that your nutrition can the reduce the risk of birth defects and miscarriage, and enhance fertility. Some vitamin and mineral deficiencies have proven to be involved in these important issues and many others are suspected to be involved. Folic acid deficiency is the most well known nutritional problem that leads to birth defects. Perhaps most important is the fact that the relationship between many nutritional deficiencies and poor reproductive outcomes have yet to be fully recognized or understood. Because our understanding of the relationship between nutrition and fertility remains incomplete, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all women of reproductive age take a daily prenatal multivitamin.
Some researchers have made dietary recommendations to maximize the fertility of women with specific gynecologic problems, such as uterine fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome, irregular menstrual cycles, and endometriosis and these are reviewed in The Fastest Way to Get Pregnant Naturally.
3. Weight and Exercise: Keep your weight in a normal range. That's easier said than done! How many of us are still the same size we were in college? Excessive weight is perhaps the most common cause of subfertility or infertility. Moderate regular exercise is fertility-enhancing but excessive exercise, along with the decreased body fat and weight that accompanies it, can also decrease fertility.
4. The Intrauterine Device (IUD): The IUD is an excellent birth control device but is most often utilized by women who have completed their family. Unless there are special circumstances, to maximize fertility women should defer the use of the IUD until after they have completed childbearing. Rarely, an infection called Actinomyces can occur with IUD use. This infection is spontaneous (not sexually transmitted) and can result in damage to your fallopian tubes.
5. Don't Forget the Male Partner: See "The Man's Role In Conceiving A Healthy Baby" below.
WHEN TO STOP BIRTH CONTROL
Many women do not realize that their birth control method can have persistent fertility-reducing effects long after stopping the medication. Oral contraceptives (birth control pills), Depo Provera, intrauterine devices, Norplant, and Lunelle, all cause delays from the time they are discontinued until normal fertility returns. "The Fastest Way to Get Pregnant Naturally" lists all of the common birth control methods and offers specific recommendations regarding when to discontinue a contraceptive medication prior to attempting to get pregnant.
WEIGHT, EXERCISE AND FERTILITY
Weight, both over and under, dramatically affect fertility. Being overweight in America has become an epidemic. "The Fastest Way to Get Pregnant Naturally" reviews the evidence linking being outside normal weight ranges with specific recommendations regarding weight goals to enhance fertility. Simple and easy to use tables allow you to determine body fat percentage, body mass index, and optimal weight ranges. Weight loss strategies are reviewed in detail.
Directly and indirectly, exercise affects the menstrual cycle and can lead to a delay in conception and, less commonly, an increased rate of miscarriage in women. Exercise can also be fertility enhancing, especially when weight loss is promoted in certain groups of women. "The Fastest Way to Get Pregnant Naturally" reviews the effects of exercise on fertility, including body weight, body fat, type of physical activity, and the frequency, duration, and intensity of the exercise. Many anecdotes are used to illustrate the situations athletic women can encounter. Specific recommendations are given to correct the problems that may occur, and exercise plans are included. Also reviewed is the relationship between exercise and early miscarriage; suggestions are given to prevent this occurrence.
THE MAN'S ROLE IN CONCEIVING A HEALTHY BABY QUICKLY
Don't forget the man! Not only can a man make alterations to help his partner conceive more quickly, the man can actually influence the health of the baby before the child is even conceived!
There are many simple choices men can make to significantly enhance their fertility. "The Fastest Way to Get Pregnant Naturally" reviews many common lifestyle, social, nutritional, psychological, and environmental influences that can affect fertility. Recognizing these common influences and making the appropriate choices will optimize the male partner’s fertility and improve the couple’s chances of conceiving as quickly as possible.
"The Fastest Way to Get Pregnant Naturally" reviews male anatomy and the important aspects regarding sperm production. It answers the common question regarding the optimal frequency of intercourse for a man so that the numbers of sperm are the highest. The book scientifically reviews the relationship between the sperm count and social habits, such as alcohol, caffeine and tobacco intake, medications, environmental toxins, “recreational” drug use, nutrition, stress, and age. A separate section is devoted to a review of the most recent studies answering the question of whether “boxers” are superior to “briefs” for male fertility, and whether heat generating activities, such as bicycling and hot tubs, may effect sperm quality.
Another important aspect is the psychological aspects of male reproduction, including performance anxiety, erectile dysfunction, lack of sexual desire, and other psychological issues that can interfere with male fertility. Specific recommendations are offered to avoid and resolve these common problems, enhancing fertility.
SEX SELECTION
For thousands of years, couples have wished to have the ability to influence the sex of their baby. Many misconceptions have arisen about the techniques that supposedly do this. Some methods have proven beneficial, but the vast majority have no effect on the sex of the child. In the chapter on choosing the sex of a baby, the book reveals the latest scientific information on this subject, encouraging couples to use this information and their own common sense to decide which techniques, if any, are worthy of consideration. A review is made of the most common “old wives tales” regarding techniques to influence the sex of a baby. These methods include sexual positions, special vaginal douches, female orgasm, special diets, and timing and frequency of intercourse. Each method is evaluated according to scientific knowledge and common sense. For those couples who might be interested in using more sophisticated methods offered by some physicians, a comprehensive review is made of common laboratory techniques which can be used for sex selection, together with specific cautions and recommendations for each of these methods. The ethical issues involved with sex selection are also noted to stimulate the readers thoughts.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT "THE FASTEST WAY TO GET PREGNANT NATURALLY", EMAIL US AT thedoctor@pregnancysuccess.com OR CLICK ON THE BUTTON BELOW.
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