Tag: IVF
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Can Your Placenta Reveal Your Baby’s Gender?
Get Pregnant Fast Some expectant mothers have claimed that the position of their placenta can hint at their baby’s gender. But does this theory hold any water? Many parents-to-be are on the hunt for early signs of their baby’s sex, especially those who are not using medical interventions like IVF. For instance, when Lisa and…
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In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): What You Should Know About It, Success Rates, and Costs
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve been trying to conceive and treatments like fertility medications or intrauterine insemination (IUI) haven’t worked out, don’t lose hope—there’s another route you can explore: in vitro fertilization, or IVF. Let’s break down the essentials of this assisted reproductive technology. What is IVF? In vitro fertilization is a process where eggs…
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The 6 Tell-Tale Signs of Synthetic Children
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent remark that stirred up quite the conversation, designers like Luca Ferrara referred to babies conceived through IVF for same-sex couples as “synthetic.” Now, while I’m not an expert in reproductive methods like Ferrara—who is, after all, a fashion designer—there are some amusing ways to identify whether a child is…
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Dear Critical Moms on My Website…
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: April 17, 2018 Originally Published: June 15, 2013 It’s no secret that my contributors and I hold our children close to our hearts. We celebrate their achievements with joy and share in their heartbreaks with tears. Our deepest desire is for their happiness, and they have transformed us into the women…
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When Should I Reveal to My Daughters That I’m Not Their Only Mom?
Get Pregnant Fast It was a beautiful Mother’s Day morning when my 6-year-old daughter, Mia, woke me up with a beaming smile and a warm hug. “Mommy, Mommy, Mommy! Happy Mother’s Day!” My 7-year-old, Emma, followed closely behind, holding a single red rose and a handmade card. This was the moment I had envisioned since…
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A Letter to the Embryos That Did Not Implant After Our IVF Transfer
Get Pregnant Fast To our dear embryos, the ones that didn’t implant after our IVF transfer: I often find myself pondering the mysteries of life, especially when it comes to the paths that unfold before us. I can’t comprehend why you didn’t choose to stay—why our IVF transfer didn’t result in the beautiful lives I…
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Putting All My Eggs in One Basket
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: June 2, 2020 Originally Published: Jan. 8, 2012 At 28, my partner and I felt ready to start our family. After three wonderful years of marriage and having just returned from a fantastic trip to France with friends, we were excited to begin this new chapter. I had completed my course…
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Cervical Insemination: Understanding the Journey of Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world of parenting can often feel like walking through a maze, especially when it comes to topics like insemination. Many couples find themselves exploring different methods to expand their family. If you’re in this boat, you’re probably familiar with the term “cervical insemination.” This method has gained traction as an…