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• Fertility


  The natural capacity to conceive a child
• About 11% of couples face infertility
• Fertility is not only a female health issue
• Natural ways to boost fertility and get pregnant faster

  • Eat foods rich in antioxidants
  • Eat a bigger breakfast
  • Eat fewer refined carbs
  • Swap protein sources
  • Add in a multivitamin
  • Take time to relax
  • Aim for a healthy weight
  • Avoid excess alcohol
• Ovulation


  1. Mature egg is released from the ovary

  2. Egg moves down the fallopian tube

  3. Egg can be fertilised by sperm
• Pregnancy is technically only possible if you have sex during the five days before ovulation or on the day of ovulation
• The most fertile days are the three days leading up to and including ovulation
• By 12-24 hours after ovulation, a woman is no longer able to get pregnant during that menstrual cycle
• Fertility


  Most likely if the semen discharged in a single ejaculation (ejaculate) contains at least 15 million sperm per milliliter
• Fertility


  Too little sperm in an ejaculation might make it more difficult to get pregnant because there are fewer candidates available to fertilize the egg
• Female fertility


  • Peak reproductive years are between the late teens and late 20s
  • Starts to decline by age 30
  • Declines more rapidly once you reach mid-30s
  • By 45, fertility has declined so much that getting pregnant naturally is unlikely for most women
• Male fertility


  • Peak is around 25-29 years old
  • Sperm quality begins to decline at 30
  • At 45, men begin to experience a significant decrease in semen volume
  • Older men can also take longer to conceive a child
• Infertility


  Not being able to get pregnant (conceive) after one year (or longer) of unprotected sex
• Because fertility in women is known to decline steadily with age, some providers evaluate and treat women aged 35 years or older after 6 months of unprotected sex
• Signs of a Fertility Problem

  • You are age 35 or older, and you've been trying get pregnant for six months
  • You're younger than 35 and have had unprotected sexual intercourse for one year without getting pregnant
  • You have had two or more successive pregnancy losses
  • You have any risk factors for infertility
• Most common symptoms of a fertility problem

  • Irregular menstrual cycles
  • Unusually light or heavy bleeding and bad menstrual cramps
  • Unusually heavy periods or abnormal menstrual bleeding
  • Pelvic pain or pain during sexual intercourse
  • Sexual dysfunction (including erectile dysfunction or low libido)
• Causes of Infertility


  • Age
  • Chronic Diseases
  • Hormonal Imbalances or Diseases of the Reproductive System
  • Infection of the Reproductive Tract
  • Medication Side Effects
  • Obesity
  • Reproductive Tract Blockages or Abnormalities
  • Unhealthy Lifestyle Habits
  • Unexplained Infertility
• About one in four couples never find out why they can't conceive. This is known as unexplained infertility
• Tips for Trying to Conceive

  • Avoid douching
  • Choose lubricants wisely
  • Have sex more often
  • Optimize the time you have sex
• Adoption


  The action or fact of legally taking another's child and bringing it up as one's own, or the fact of being adopted
• Types of Adoption


  • Foster Care
  • Foster-to-Adopt
  • Infant adoption
  • Independent adoption
• There are more people pursuing infant adoption than there are infants available to be adopted
• Independent adoption is legal in most (but not all) states
• In independent adoption, there is usually no counselling for birth parents
• Ovulation


  The day of ovulation varies from woman to woman; it could be as early as day 10 or as late as day 22
• Odds of conceiving


  The day before ovulation are between 21% and 34%, and between 8% and 17% four days before ovulation
• Types of Adoption


  • Foster Care
  • Foster-to-Adopt
  • Infant adoption
  • Independent adoption
  • Closed adoption
  • Open adoption
• Foster Care


  These are children whose birthparents cannot care for them and whose parental rights have been terminated. The children are temporarily in foster or group homes while preparing for adoption
• Foster-to-Adopt


  A form of adoption where a child will be placed in your home for your family to foster, but with the expectation that they will become legally free and available to be adopted by you
• Infant adoption


  There are more people pursuing infant adoption than there are infants available to be adopted. Many people who want infants will try to adopt through an intermediary such as a lawyer, physician, or other facilitator rather than through a licensed adoption agency. This is known as independent adoption which is legal in most (but not all) states
• Independent adoption


  There is usually no counselling for birth parents, and the infants are not usually eligible for financial assistance for any special needs that may not have been noticeable at birth. It is also possible to adopt an infant through a public or private agency, but there may be a long wait before a child is identified for you
• Closed adoption


  No identifying information about the birth family or the adoptive family is shared between the two, and there is no contact between the families. As the adoptive family, you will receive non-identifying information about the child and birth family before he or she joins your family. After your adoption is finalized, the records are sealed
• Open adoption


  Allows for some form of association among the birth parents, adoptive parents and the child they adopted. This can include picture and letter sharing, phone and video calls, or even intermediary or open contact among the parties themselves. Many adoptions of older children and teenagers are at least partially open since the children may already know identifying or contact information about members of their birth families, and may want to stay in touch with siblings placed separately
• One-, two-, and three-year olds are the most adopted children, and make up about 37% percent of all total adoptions
• If we include all children under 5, we're looking at almost half of all adoptions (49%). On the other hand, teenagers (13 - 17) account for less than 10% of all adoptions
• Parent


  A father or mother, a person who gives birth to or raises a child, the act of caring for a child rather than the biological connection to a child. Establishing a healthy environment as the child grows—taking actions to ensure social development and education that aligns with your values. Providing a financially stable home life
• Best age to become a parent

  The best age to become a parent and have the first childbirth is 28 years old. The optimal age for the mother's lasting well-being and mortality is 34 years old
• Fertility decline


  By age 30, fertility (the ability to get pregnant) starts to decline. This decline becomes more rapid once you reach your mid-30s. By 45, fertility has declined so much that getting pregnant naturally is unlikely for most women
• Things to consider before becoming a parent

  • Are you ready?
  • You will have little free time
  • Can you give your baby the best life right now?
  • Parenting style
  • Is your relationship stable?
• Being a parent is a beautiful experience. Do not rush the process but wait until you are fully prepared