A Chicago woman gave birth to her grandchild after her daughter’s years-long struggle with infertility. 51-year-old Julie Loving says she has kept fit from running and focusing on healthy nutrition. Now, her daughter Breanna Lockwood is sharing the family’s journey on Instagram. A mother’s sacrifice knows no bounds; that is the first piece of parenting advice…
In a post on Medium, she described the circumstances surrounding her stillbirth and explained the importance of documenting her experience. After nearly a month of silence following the loss of her third child, the model and cookbook author Chrissy Teigen shared the story of her pregnancy complications and grief on Tuesday in a personal essay she…
Sperm counts have dropped over the years. What used to be regarded as “normal” sperm count is going down. Even the World Health Organisation, WHO, and other reputable health bodies are aware that men are increasingly becoming infertile. Male fertility is declining to the extent that men are today half as fertile as men of…
For many expectant parents, experiencing a miscarriage – whether it occurs early or late in pregnancy – can be devastating. Statistical evidence suggests that one in three or four pregnancies results in a miscarriage. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, meanwhile, recognises miscarriage as the most common type of pregnancy loss, with anywhere from 10-25% of all…
Oct. 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day Kristina Gosley’s daughter Adaline was just over a month old. She had been born prematurely at the IWK in Halifax at 23 weeks gestation, and the doctors were set to take her breathing tube out the following day. Gosley and her husband Justin were out of…
There are lots of natural ways to improve your man’s fertility, from eating sperm-count-boosting foods to taking folic acid supplements. We’ve gathered expert tips and advice on how to increase sperm count simply, naturally and effectively. When you’re trying for a baby, it’s a two-way street. There are plenty of things your partner can do to help the conception process and…
Merck More than a Mother campaign launched in Nigeria was championed by the country’s first lady, Her Excellency Mrs. Aisha Buhari. The launch held in Abuja, Nigeria is in partnership with Senate Commission on Health; Ministry of Health; Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development and Future Assured organization. Merck More than a Mother continues its commitment…
Ada became a surrogate mother after her landlord threatened to evict her family from their apartment in Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos, two years ago. But her husband wasn’t open to the idea when she first brought it up. “He was like, ‘What’s that? Why on earth would you think of something like that? Please don’t…
In this article, Dr Ashiru speaks about the rise of Infertility in Nigeria. It has been highlighted that there has been an increase in Infertility in men and women in Nigeria and even across the globe. This article sheds some light on the issues and factors that is seen to have an impact on fertility.…
This article shares stories of some women going through Infertility in Nigeria. It provides an insight to some of the challenges faced by many who are experiencing difficulty while trying to conceive and have children. For many women battling infertility, as the late Mrs. Ibidun Ighodalo, the struggle to get pregnant naturally or through assisted…
