This past week flew by with the holiday. If the past week has been as busy for you as it was for me, you may not have had the chance to visit the pregnancy blog. Catch up on your reading with this week in review.
If you haven’t been able to conceive and can’t understand why, consider having your thyroid checked. Hypothyroidism can interfere with your ovulation cycle and prevent conception. Learn more about this condition and symptoms in Hypothyroidism and Trying to Conceive.
Mood swings are a difficult part of pregnancy, both for the expectant mother and her partner. Hormonal changes, fatigue and other pregnancy symptoms can interfere with your mood and leave you feeling upset one minute and happy the next. Learn how to lift your spirits in 5 Ways to Improve Your Mood.
Maternal age can be a factor in trying to get pregnant. As we age our fertility naturally declines. This can make getting pregnant more difficult in our thirties or forties than it would be in our early twenties. Age and Trying to Conceive looks at the effects of trying to get pregnant later in life.
All women should consider a preconception counseling visit prior to trying to get pregnant. This visit looks at your overall health and lifestyle. Changes can be suggested to help give your baby the best start in life. Mothers with a chronic health condition or family history of certain birth defects should definitely schedule a visit before trying to conceive. Learn more in What to Expect in Preconception Counseling.
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