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2020 seems to be the year pretense was blown away. Lots of us got to see our world anew as a global pandemic swept across our communities. As schools shut down, parents gained a new level of respect for their children’s teachers. As lockdown and quarantine measures spread across the ... Read More The post Structural Racism Aiding In COVID Deaths appeared first on DWC.
Read moreWith every new generation, we as a whole get to experience familiar cycles of life anew through their eyes. But while the life benchmarks might be the same, the experiences can be vastly different because of the world the newer generation now lives in. The economy, society, technology all have ... Read More The post How Millennials Differ as Parents from Gen X and Boomers appeared first on DWC.
Read moreAs we approach the end of the year, many are now taking a look back, especially at the last seven months, and taking stock of where we are and where we need to go. And a big talking point for many of us, is the economy. With the US debt ... Read More The post How Childcare Can Make or Break the Current Economy appeared first on DWC.
Read moreWhether you’re trying to conceive, planning on starting I.V.F., or recently learned you are pregnant, your baby needs essential nutrients to grow and develop. Research links deficiencies in certain vitamins with certain types of birth defects, so taking a prenatal vitamin can potentially protect your baby from developing birth defects ... Read More The post Choosing the Right Prenatal Vitamin appeared first on DWC.
Read moreDuring these last chaotic six months, health has been at the forefront of everyone’s minds—maintaining health, protecting health, improving health, and saving health. For many of us, COVID-19 has completely taken over our priorities and we now are watching and monitoring our bodies with greater scrutiny than ever before. But ... Read More The post Psychological Health During the Lockdown appeared first on DWC.
Read moreCertain drugs, including some prescription drugs, can have an impact on sperm count and male fertility. If you and your partner are trying to have a baby, you may want to talk to your doctor about how your medication, alcohol use, or drug use can impact your fertility and sperm ... Read More The post The Impact of Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco on Male Fertility appeared first on DWC.
Read moreExercise is great for your health, can help you maintain a healthy body weight, can reduce stress, and can even help you sleep better. Research published in the journal Sports Medicine even found that 30-60 minutes of vigorous exercise every day could reduce the risk of infertility in women. But ... Read More The post Can Too Much Exercise Lead to Infertility? appeared first on DWC.
Read moreWhen research published in Human Reproduction Update noted that sperm counts have steadily declined between 1973 and 2011, with the average decline being around 53%, the results alarmed many writers, scientists, and doctors. The study, which was a meta-analysis (basically, meta-analysis is a type of research that compiles the statistical ... Read More The post Are Sperm Counts Decreasing? appeared first on DWC.
Read moreIf you have been struggling to get pregnant, two of the most popular infertility treatment options often discussed are artificial insemination (I.U.I.) and in-vitro fertilization (I.V.F.). What are the differences between these two methods of assisted reproductive technology (A.R.T.) and which one is best for you? Every couple’s infertility journey ... Read More The post I.U.I. versus I.V.F. appeared first on DWC.
Read moreMany factors play a role in your chances of success with I.V.F. Fixed factors like the woman’s age, the man’s sperm count, the woman’s egg reserve, and health factors like endometriosis and blockages can impact your chances of conceiving naturally and can also affect your chances of success with I.V.F. ... Read More The post Preparing for I.V.F. Series: What Women and Men Can Do to Increase Their Chances of Success appeared first on DWC.
Read moreWhat you eat as you prepare for your first cycle of I.V.F. can improve your chances of success and promote a healthy pregnancy. While we hear quite a bit about the importance of prenatal vitamins and diet in pregnancy, women aren’t the only ones who need to watch their diet. ... Read More The post Preparing for I.V.F. Series: Diet appeared first on DWC.
Read moreInfertility is defined as a couple’s inability to get pregnant after one year of having unprotected sex. However, if you are over 35 years old and have been trying to get pregnant for more than 6 months, you may also want to consider going in for an infertility evaluation with ... Read More The post Preparing for I.V.F. Series: Take Inventory as a Couple appeared first on DWC.
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