Make Room For One More Fertility Robber
August 10, 2010 by Rhonda Shanahan
Filed under pregnancy
Scientists have stepped up their research about chemicals and environmental hazards that can impact a woman trying to conceive. The list is longer than any of us would like to see. Well, It is time to make room for one more fertility robber. Now, we can add polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) to the list of potential threats.
PBDEs are chemicals used to make many of our everyday household items flame retardant. These items include electronics, fabrics, carpets, plastics, and foam furniture. Vehicle seats, car seats, and office furniture also contain PBDEs. The journal Environmental Health Perspectives did a recent study of 223 pregnant women. The women that had the highest concentration of PBDEs in their blood took much longer to become pregnant.
You may be wondering what the heck women having trouble conceiving are supposed to do then. Most people have all the household items I just mentioned. This is an understandable concern. Because of the studies and findings on PBDEs most manufacturers are eliminating them. Keep in mind that items produced before 2004 show higher concentrations of these chemicals. If you are trying to get pregnant get rid of these items. They may be slowing down conception.
Inspect foam items and throw them out if the covers are not intact. Use a HEPA filtered vacuum to trap tiny particles, contaminants, and allergens from your house. Remove the carpet padding when getting rid of your carpet. Keep the padding isolated and pick up scraps with the HEPA vacuum. Purchase natural or latex foam, leather, wool and cotton products. Ask before purchasing used items. Avoid anything treated with brominated fire retardants. Eliminating these items may increase fertility.
However, getting rid of your old furniture may not be enough. An early study on PBDEs determined that certain foods have these chemicals also. Some dairy products, fatty meats, and fish contain PBDEs. Fatty tissues easily absorb the chemicals.
According to the University Of Texas School Of Public Health in Dallas fish contains the highest amount of these chemicals. The next highest are meats and dairy comes in last. Non-fat dairy has no detectable PBDE levels. 97 percent of Americans have detectable levels of PBDEs in their blood. If getting pregnant is important to you the numbers are not on your side.
Unfortunately, the best women can do is slow down PBDEs through conscious diet and living space choices. There is some unbelievable information to keep women aware of environmental hazards like this one and pregnancy. The Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment (PRHE) at the University of California, San Francisco has plenty of documentation to read.
Rhonda invites you to visit her blog and favorite tips to increase fertility. Discover the magic she did and you will get the help you need trying to conceive too!
Natural Gender Selection Methods – 3 Highly Effective Tips To Conceiving A Girl
August 20, 2009 by Grace Young
Filed under pregnancy
Couples around the world are making use of gender selection methods to help them conceive the gender of their choice. Many couples often feel guilty for wanting a specific gender but this preference is becoming much more prevalent. Here are 3 tips to conceiving a girl that has proved successful for thousands of couples.
1. Time intercourse a few days prior to ovulation
The Shettles method is an extremely popular method which states that the gender of the baby depends on the timing of intercourse. To get pregnant with a girl, you will need to make love with your partner 2 to 3 days prior to the start of the woman’s ovulation cycle. Therefore, the woman must know when her ovulating cycle really well or use prediction kits to help her.
2. Increase pH levels of the reproductive environment
The sperm carrying the male gene cannot survive in acidic environments whereas the female sperm wouldn’t have a problem. To use this to your advantage, it is strongly recommended to monitor pH levels of the reproductive environment. Increasing the pH levels can be done by making use of douches in addition to including foods high in magnesium in the woman’s diet.
3. Be patient and take your time
The one factor that often prevents many couples from conceiving the gender of choice is the time and patience it takes. There are many who will simply stop thinking that it’s much too difficult to carry on. Be sure that you remain patient when following these above methods as you only really have one chance at conceiving a girl.
The best part about using natural methods is that there’s no need for you to pay for expensive medical procedures. Be sure to use these methods in combination with each other for the best results.
Conceiving A Baby Girl Naturally – 3 Methods On How To Get Pregnant With A Girl
August 8, 2009 by Grace Young
Filed under pregnancy
The topic of conceiving a baby girl has become a popular topic in recent years. A recent report suggested that gender preference is steadily on the rise and is more prevalent than most realize. The following are 3 high effective methods to getting pregnant with a girl.
1. Increase pH levels of the reproductive environment
It’s important to note that the sperm of the male determines the gender of the baby so the sperm carrying the X chromosome will need to fertilize the egg if you want a girl. You can easily give the female sperm an advantage by increasing acidic levels in the reproductive environment as the male sperm are more likely to get eliminated. Increasing these levels can be done by using douches prior to intercourse in addition to consuming foods high in magnesium.
2. Keep the sexual position in mind
If you want to conceive a girl, then the best positions are those that have shallow penetration such as missionary. The entrance of the vagina is naturally more acidic so depositing the sperm there will cause the male sperm to quickly die off. This helps to increase the odds of having a baby girl.
3. The woman should not have an orgasm during intercourse
The woman should not have an orgasm during intercourse as this releases fluids that lowers the pH levels in the reproductive environment. This will naturally make the womb more alkaline which is more likely to result in conceiving a baby boy. It’s important to signal to each other during intercourse when one is about to have an orgasm.
Combining these methods above has been shown to give high success rates for many couples around the world. Best of all, these tips are completely natural and can be implemented right in your own. Just remember that you only have one shot at this as the baby’s gender is set once the egg is fertilized.

