How to Inject Clexane
What is Clexane? Clexane is an injectable form of heparin – an anticoagulant prescribed to people with antiphospholipid syndrome, Hughes Syndrome, clotting issues. It prevents clots and thins the blood slightly, helping to prevent some forms of miscarriage. If you are prescribed Clexane, you will need to inject it just under the skin (subcutaneously). There are a number of things that can help you do this with minimal trouble or discomfort. What you will need Clexane injection Water Cottonwool A ‘sharps’ box for the used injections. Preparation for the...
Read MoreSurprising factors that affect fertility and pregnancy
Anyone who has been through infertility treatments, or has wondered about miscarriage causes, has made an effort to to learn more about what is happening and why. While we get to know a lot about the medical side such as IVF procedures etc, sometimes the more basic things are overlooked. So, if you’re wondering whether there is anything you could possibly do to support your quest to conceive (besides all the infertility drugs, etc), have a look at the list of surprising factors that could be affecting your fertility.. Dental Hygiene Brush twice daily at least and floss...
Read MoreMiscarriage – did I do something wrong?
One of the first things that one thinks about as you try to come to terms with a pregnancy loss is “what did I do wrong?”. This is something that plagues even those people who stick to all the rules in the book. I want to emphasize that if you are wondering what you did wrong, it wasn’t your fault. If you are not sure whether or not you are experiencing a miscarriage, see ‘Miscarriage Signs‘. Miscarriage Causes Beyond looking after your nutrition, exercise sensibly and avoiding things like alcohol, drugs and contra-indicated medication, there is...
Read MoreAcronyms (Medical Procedures & Conditions)
This is a list of acronyms and definitions of some of the terms you may come across. If you like, click on the Acronyms for TTC, or browse the acronyms for ART procedures. APA – Anti-phospholipid Antibodies These antibodies cause clotting, which may interfere with pregnancy. CMV – Cytomegalovirus Also known as HHV-5, CMV is part of the herpes virus family. It is spread by direct contact with bodily fluids of an infected person and can affect the health of your child. GD – Gestational Diabetes Diabetes that appears first during pregnancy is called Gestational...
Read MoreFertility Myths
Are you pregnant or trying to conceive? Then start practicing polite exit strategies – you’re about to become the target of well-meaning ‘old wives’ everywhere. The suggestions are often out-dated, and sometimes bizarre, but they come from people you love and from people you can’t escape. This post aims to dispel some of the myths of motherhood so you don’t end up having to plant rosemary, give away silverware, or endanger your health by rubbing a pregnant woman’s belly. Myth 1: If you aren’t pregnant after 4 months of trying, there must be something...
Read MoreCauses of Infertility
Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive even after 12 months of trying to fall pregnant. This post deals with infertility and sub-fertility (as opposed to miscarriage). There is a reason for the term “the miracle of birth”: even after decades of studying, there are aspects of conception and birth which are still unexplainable. The majority of patients struggling to conceive are declared to have “unexplained infertility”. Other causes include defects in sperm (including low motility [aka sperm count] and low mobility [i.e. sperm travels...
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