My wife has poor egg quality and her fertility doctors say they know of nothing to improve her eggs.
My wife & I have been told that her "egg quality" isn't good. We were told this recently after a "high tech" procedure was done to retrieve her eggs and fertilize them with my sperm. The fertilization didn't take and we had an "out of the womb miscarriage "according to our fertility doctors. They...
I’m pregnant with my second child and gained 70 pounds which caused high blood pressure.
Hi, I hope you can answer my question. I'm 180 pounds 5 feet 2 inches and just found out I'm pregnant with my second child. During my first pregnancy, I gained 70 pounds and reached 230 pounds which caused me to have hypertension and deliver my baby 5 weeks early. I'm scared of these...
I am pregnant and can you give me info on my weight gain?
I just found out that I am pregnant and I went on your Healthy Body Calculator and it said I was overweight. I'm 5 feet 2 inches", 128 pounds, very active and I look good. I'm a size 6 and I am really worried that it said that I should gain to 158-168 pounds...
I have morning sickness and am two months pregnant. What do I eat to get rid of this nausea?
I have morning sickness and am only about two months pregnant. This is my first pregnancy and I don't know what to eat to get rid of this nausea. What should I eat?
Morning sickness does cause nausea and vomiting. It does not always occur in the morning however and may last the entire pregnancy....
My husband & I are trying to conceive and read that B6 vitamin can help increase cervical mucus. Is this true?
My question is regarding the B6 Vitamin. My husband & I are trying to conceive. I'm looking for the "natural" signs prior to ovulation. I read that the B6 vitamin if taking approximately 200 milligrams per day can help increase the cervical mucus. Is this true?
Thanks in advance!!
Intakes of pyridoxine above 100 milligrams for...
My doctor told me I should gain 20 to 24 pounds during my pregnancy and was on a diet to lose weight.
My doctor told me I should gain 20 to 24 pounds during my pregnancy. I just found out I'm pregnant and I was on a diet to lose weight. So far, I have lost 10 pounds and I'm discouraged that I have to gain again.
Listen to your doctor. He/she can guide you through your...
Could my diet or my extra weight be interfering with my chances at conceiving?
I had a baby 20 months ago and haven't been able to lose the 20 - 25 extra pounds since then. I want to have more children. My husband and I have been trying to no avail to have another child. Could my diet or my extra weight be interfering with my chances at...
What should a non-birth mother do if she wants to nurse her infant child?
Could you please answer what a non-birth mother should do (nutritionally) if she wants to nurse her infant child?
First, I would suggest talking to a lactation consultant for how-to breastfeed an adopted baby. Contact your state public health department, WIC or a certified lactation consultant to locate qualified professionals. You will need to prepare...
What is the fat content of human milk?
What is the fat content of human milk? Would you have a reference for this?
Human milk has 1.3 gms of fat per fluid ounce and 11 grams in 1 cup (USDA Survey database). Human milk is perfect for little humans whereas cows milk is better for little cows. The American Academy of Pediatrics now...
What would you suggest the protein intake for a pregnant woman?
Hello. Thank you for your informative website. One question. What would you suggest the protein intake for a pregnant woman? Thanks for your attention.
Check it out yourself on the Healthy Body Calculator! Put in your age, gender, height, weight and check "pregnant". Your Nutrition Facts will include the extra nutrients you need during pregnancy...