STRESS AND INFERTILITY We know that infertility can cause stress that leads to anxiety and depression. We also know that stress can make conception more difficult for men and women. While the exact mechanism of how this works is not totally understood, it is clear that there is a relationship betwee
FLYING AND TRAVEL During pregnancy Flying is not harmful for you or your baby, but some airlines will not let you fly towards the end of your pregnancy, and you should check conditions with them Long distance travel longer than five hours carries a small risk of thrombosis blood clots in pregn
Constipation with pregnancy You may become constipated very early in pregnancy because of the hormonal changes taking place in your body How to avoid constipation Eat foods that are high in fibre, like wholemeal breads, wholegrain cereals, fruit and vegetables, and pulses such as beans and lentils
what is Intra Uterine Insemination IUI IUI is a simple office procedure that places sperm, collected from the partner and processed in the laboratory, into the uterine cavity The “washing” of sperm in the lab removes seminal fluid and concentrates the sperm Placing the sperm higher into
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding It’s excessive menstrual blood loss that interfere with the physical emotional, social and material quality of life. Monthly periods are an individual experience and women who have always had heavy periods will consider this normal. However if you believe that your per