With age the fertility window and odds of natural pregnancy decline. Egg freezing is an option that many women seek out in a fertility clinic. However, high egg freezing prices are often a barrier to fertility preservation through egg freezing. How Much Does Freezing Eggs Cost? The egg freezing process itself can cost up to…
Before anything else, here’s a bit of knowledge about female eggs. Immature eggs are called oocytes, which rest in follicles in the ovaries until they start maturing. Follicles are fluid-filled sacs containing an immature egg. Oocytes will then grow to become an ootid, further developing to an ovum (the plural word is ova), or a…
Learning how to take charge of your fertility is an important part of your healthcare. There are a few key things that most doctors would recommend that you pay special attention to. Taking charge of your fertility can be both empowering and important if having children in the future is important to you. Here are…
Urine should be yellow. Each person has a different “normal” in the color range from very pale to darker shades of yellow. You should recognize when your urine color is average for you. When you drink the proper amount of water a day, urine is probably pretty light yellow. The more dehydrated you are, the darker it…
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects many women of reproductive age. One of the most common concerns for women with PCOS is their ability to conceive and carry a healthy pregnancy. While it is possible for women with PCOS to get pregnant, it may take longer and require more effort than…
If you are considering making the switch to cow\’s milk for your baby, there are a few things to consider, including when to start cow\’s milk. It varies slightly, but a consensus is, around a year. When to Start Cow’s Milk for Baby Based on the advice of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, it’s best…
Heart disease is a catch-all term for several heart conditions including heart attack and coronary artery disease. Statistics On Women’s Heart Disease In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women – far exceeding all cancers combined! Every year, heart disease is responsible for 1 in every 5 deaths in…
As new parents, it may be difficult adjusting to your baby\’s sleeping habits, especially when they wake up crying in the middle of the night! Once they reach a few months old, it\’s time to begin training them to sleep peacefully on their own, and at the right time. How can you do it? How…
Is red wine good for my heart…or not? From wellness experts to media outlets, many talk about the health benefits of consuming red wine, claiming the heart benefits of it. But, science has shown us that alcohol consumption is detrimental to our health by increasing risks to particular diseases like coronary heart disease and liver…
Are you unsure about when you should introduce the sippy cup to your baby? In short, it depends, but there are signs to be aware of to see if your child is ready to make the move. What is a Sippy Cup? Sippy cups are training cups usually made of plastic, having a screw or…
