What is the number one thing you can do to increase your chances of getting pregnant?
Have regular sex. Increase your chance of getting pregnant by trying to have sex every day if possible or every other day. If you can time having sex right before and during your ovulation cycle, then you could increase your chances too. Starting shortly after the end of your period you should begin ovulation.
Worried that an irregular period or other concern is stopping you from getting pregnant? Meeting one of our pregnancy doctors at our North Dallas office could give you the answers you need in order to help you have the best chance at getting pregnant.
Although there are mixed results from numerous studies, the majority of studies show that mothers who breastfeed regularly lose the weight they gained during pregnancy at a faster rate than those mothers that breastfeed part time or don’t breast feed at all. I have found that my breast feeding moms tend to lose their pregnancy […]
Emotional bonding can be achieved in different ways. Breast feeding certainly plays an important role in improving the bond between mother and baby, although, it is not necessarily the only effective means of mother-baby bonding. To start, there are a number of studies which show the advantages of skin to skin contact between mother and […]
Now that you have seriously considered or are committed to breastfeeding because of the benefits to both you and your baby, we would like to provide you with the following important pointers to help you better achieve your goal. Stay focused and don’t get discouraged You have made a commitment to breast feed because of […]
How many times have you heard the phrases, “No Pain, No Gain” or “You have to pay to play” or “Hard work pays off”? Well, none of these phrases are very inspiring at 5 AM when I am trying to drag myself out of bed to fit exercise into my schedule. Likewise, we can inform […]
Dads play an important role in helping mom continue breast feeding so baby enjoys the benefits. Mutual respect, effort, understanding, communication and teamwork by both mom and dad are key elements. Studies show that dads can feel inadequate and wonder about their ability to effectively bond with their baby, while moms can feel isolated and […]
Breastfeeding is extremely cost effective. Here is a list of essentials which are helpful to have on hand 1) Disposable breast pads (ex Lansinoh ~$7.00/100 count) 2) Lanolin (ex Lansinoh ~$7.00 / tube ) 3) Nursing Bras (some women find bras with wires uncomfortable) 4) Playtex drop in Ventaire bottles ( ~ $12.00/ pack of 3) […]
Exercise, personal hygiene, personal grooming, intimacy, and travel are an important part of all of our lives. Many patients have unrealistic ideas of what they should and shouldn’t be able to do during pregnancy. Here are many of the concerns that patients express: 1) Can I travel by airplane and if so until when? Airplane […]
While mom is engaged in the breastfeeding process with her infant, it’s easy for Dad to feel somewhat excluded from the experience. The majority of fathers do desire to take part in that very special bonding experience of feeding the infant. Take heart, dads, because you are a very important component of breastfeeding your baby. […]
Many women experience nipple irritation when they begin breastfeeding. Family and friends may tell new moms that breastfeeding is supposed to hurt and that you have to “toughen the nipples up.” Although these individuals are trying to reassure the new mom, and are well intentioned, this could not be further from the truth! In the […]
If you find it necessary to pump breast milk there are a few pointers to remember before getting started. These tips will assist you in pumping for maximum efficiency and comfort. For maximum efficiency, a double electric pump is ideal. The use of a double pump – meaning one that pumps both breasts at the […]
