Well, this is after all Maternal Health right? We think that you need to know these fertility facts for those mommies or planning to be one out there.
It's time to know what's Myth and what is NOT.
You've Heard That...Diet and Exercise Will Preserve Your Fertility
Some experts estimate that in 35-year-old women, approximately 1 in 2
eggs are likely to have chromosomal abnormalities; and about 90 percent
of eggs are abnormal in women aged 42 or older. And with fewer viable
eggs, your fertility rate declines.
Research does show, however, that women who exercise regularly during pregnancy may have fewer pregnancy-related aches and pains. Also, eating a low-fat diet full of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains will help you stay at a healthy weight, which can improve your chances of getting pregnant at any age.
Research does show, however, that women who exercise regularly during pregnancy may have fewer pregnancy-related aches and pains. Also, eating a low-fat diet full of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains will help you stay at a healthy weight, which can improve your chances of getting pregnant at any age.
You've Heard That...Taking Birth Control Pills Will Make It Harder to Get Pregnant
The truth: The pill doesn't affect your fertility . And menstrual-suppression pills (the kind you're on for months straight with no "weeks off") won't hamper your fertility either. Research shows that once you stop these pills, you'll start ovulating within three months and probably even sooner, just like with regular birth control pills.
You've Heard That...To Get Pregnant Quickly, You Should Have Sex Every Day
The truth: Sperm live for about 38 to 72 hours in your reproductive tract, so there's no need to, um, overload it.
You've Heard That...Stress Is the Most Common Reason That Women Have Trouble Getting Pregnant
The truth: Stress may play a role, but it's not the most common culprit (ovarian dysfunction, which means you're not ovulating regularly, is). "
The truth: Stress may play a role, but it's not the most common culprit (ovarian dysfunction, which means you're not ovulating regularly, is). "
You've Heard That...If You Have Regular Periods, You Should Have No Problem Getting Pregnant
The truth: "Getting your period around the same day every month indicates that you're ovulating regularly, but it doesn't ensure that the eggs are good quality.
You've Heard That...Having an Abortion Affects Your Ability to Get Pregnant
The truth: An abortion affects fertility only if you had a
complication during or after the procedure. An infection, for example,
can leave scar tissue on the uterus that could then interfere with egg
implantation, says Dr. Morris.
You've Heard That...If You've Already Conceived Once and Had a Healthy Baby, Getting Pregnant Again Will Be a Cinch
The truth: "This is one of the biggest misconceptions my
patients have," says Dr. Morris. "You're older the second time, and your
reproductive system changes over the years," he says. So if you do plan on having more children, don't wait too long. If you're approaching age 35 -- or you're older -- consider getting started on baby number two sooner rather than later.
You've Heard That...Having a Miscarriage Make It Harder to Conceive
The truth: Miscarriage, which occurs in 20 percent of all pregnancies -- doesn't affect a woman's ability to get pregnant.
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