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How to Conceive Twins Naturally
While you will
ultimately not be able to control how many babies your pregnancy produces,
there are a few steps you can take which may increase your chances of having
twins.
§ Increase your folicacid intake- Taking a folic acid supplement has been found to increase a woman's
chance of conceiving twins. This supplement also helps prevent neural tube
defects when combined with a multi-vitamin which helps ensure that any babies
that you conceive will be healthy and less likely to suffer from defects.
§ Eat dairy productsand wild yams- Eating dairy products has also been linked to an increase in multiple
pregnancies. Women who regularly eat dairy products have been found to be up to
five times more likely to give birth to twins than vegan or vegetarian women
who did not consumed these products. Some scientists believe that it is not
necessarily the dairy products that are increasing these occurrences of
multiple pregnancies but the growth hormones that tend to be in milk in
countries like the United States.Eating wild yams can also increase your
chances of developing twins. Chemicals in the wild yam can over-stimulate the
ovaries which can result in more than one egg being dropped during ovulation.
This may be why the likelihood of having twins is more likely in African
cultures which frequently consume this substance as part of their ethnic diet.
§ Use birth controlpills- Birth control pills can also play a role in helping you conceive
twins. When women stop using birth control pills it takes some time for the
body to find its natural rhythm again, which can cause the body to have a
higher hormone flux than normal during the first one or two cycles a woman
experiences. If you manage to conceive during this time, there is a much larger
chance that two eggs will be available in the uterus, which can lead to the
conception of fraternal twins.
§ Increase the lengthof breastfeed - If you have already had one child you can increase the length in
which you breastfeed if you want to increase your chances of having twins
later. Studies have shown that women who are breastfeeding while they try to
conceive are nine times more likely to conceive twins with their next
pregnancy.
§ Have more children- Having many
children also increased the chances that you will have twins. The more times
you become pregnant, the easier it is for your body to produce multiple eggs
during ovulation, which can increase your chances of conceiving twins.
·
Location and timing of birth- Location and timing may also seem to have something to do with the
likelihood that twins will develop. In the United States, those living in
Nebraska, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts are more likely to have
multiple births than those living in warmer states. The number of twins born
each year also increases in July and decreases in January. Scientists believe
this might have something to do with the amount of daylight available in these locations
and time periods, which can increase the secretion of the Follicle Stimulating
Hormone.
Sunday, 1 March 2015
How to conceive a baby of your gender
The idea of having twins tends to polarise people.
Some couples say they’d love the chance to parent two babies and others react
in an entirely different way. If you are a twin or have twin siblings then your
concept of the reality is likely to be very different to someone who’s never
had anything to do with more than one baby at a time.
Are twins common?
Many reproductive experts believe that as humans we
probably have more twin pregnancies than any of us are aware of. Technological
advances have found that it is reasonably common for there to be more than one
embryo conceived and implanted, but of these, only one is viable and survives.
How do twins
happen?
If you are keen to increase your chances of
conceiving two babies then it’s important to understand how twins are made.
There are two types of twins; identical and
non-identical. Identical or monozygotic twins are formed when one egg is
fertilized by one sperm which then divides into two separate embryos. Each
shares exactly the same genetic components and identical genetic structures.
Identical twins also share a placenta.
Non-identical or dizygotic twins form from two
separate eggs being fertilised by two separate sperm. These twins are their own
unique little individuals and share no more genetic composition than siblings
with the same parents. Each baby in a non-identical twin pair will have its own
placenta.
Another name for non-identical twins is fraternal;
the other name for identical twins is non-fraternal.
What about twins in
families?
Twins do run in families. But the genetic
predisposition for having twins only applies to the mother. It is her family
history which influences the chances of her having hyper ovulation.
Any woman can have identical twins and family
history does not play a role with these.
What are the odds of
having twins?
Currently in Australia 1.6% of all pregnancies
result in multiple births and of these, 98% are twins. Naturally conceived
twins occur once in around every eighty nine births. The majority of twins who
are born are non identical and a result of two eggs being fertilised.
Some fraternal twins look very similar; others
share some resemblance whilst the remainder may not even look the slightest bit
related.
What will help
boost my chances of having twins?
·
Being older rather than younger helps. It seems to be a twist of nature
that just before a woman enters peri-menopause, her ovaries start releasing
more than one egg each month. This “fertility spike” is also influenced by a
surge of oestrogen. Fertility research has proven that twin pregnancies are
much more common in women who are over 35 years. But this only applies to
non-identical twins.
·
Have fertility assistance such as in vitro fertilisation or take
fertility drugs. These stimulate the ovaries to support more than one ovarian
follicle each month towards maturity. The result is that more than one egg is
released.
·
Pick your own genetics carefully! Though we all know this is impossible.
But if you come from a family where non-identical twins are common then your
family history and genetic endowment means that you’ve got a greater chance of
having them yourself. But identical twins can occur in any family.
·
Be of African/American heritage. Women from this ethnic background have
a distinctly higher rate of twin pregnancies.
·
Having been pregnant before. Women who have previously had a baby or two
have a higher chance of conceiving with twins.
·
Have a big family. This theory is based on pure maths; the more times
you conceive the greater the likelihood of conceiving more than one baby.
·
Get pregnant while you are on the pill. Difficult as this can be
overall, there is a higher incidence of women conceiving with twins when they
are on oral contraceptives.
·
Try to conceive straight after you have stopped taking the pill. The
theory is that for the first couple of cycles the woman’s body is going through
a hormonal readjustment phase.
·
Already have a set of twins. Because the likelihood of conceiving with
twins again is higher in women who’ve already had them.
·
Be heavier rather than lighter so that you’ve got a higher body mass
index (BMI). Some researchers claim that a woman with a BMI of
greater than 30 boosts her chances. But considering a healthy range during the
fertile years is 20-25 and 30 would put you into the overweight/obese category
then this is not a healthy recommendation.
·
Taller women tend to conceive more twins. But there is nothing you can
do about your height, other than blame your parents!
·
Take a folic acid supplement before you conceive. The general
recommendation for women who are planning to conceive is to start taking folic
acid supplements one month before conception.
·
Encourage your partner to eat some oysters. The urban myth about oysters
being an aphrodisiac is not entirely without basis. Oysters are high in zinc
and this helps with sperm production. The more healthy and mobile his sperm
are, the greater the likelihood of being able to fertilise an egg or two. If
he’s keen to take supplements, the recommendation for men in their fertile
years is 14mg/day. Green leafy vegetables, cereals, bread, seeds and wheat germ
are all excellent sources of zinc.
·
Be a twin yourself. Mothers who are twins are more likely to have twin
babies. There is no influence on the male partner’s side, only the mother’s.
But it does seem that fathers may pass the twin gene onto their daughters for
their future conception possibilities.
·
Eat more yams/sweet potatoes. It is a fact that more women conceive with
twins who live in areas where yams are a major component of their diet. It
seems that a naturally occurring chemical component of the yams helps to
support ovarian function.
·
Keep breastfeeding your older baby or toddler. Women who are producing
prolactin and breastfeeding are more likely to conceive with twins. Though some
women do not resume regular ovulation and menstrual cycles for the entire time
they are breastfeeding; this is very individual.
What’s fact and
what’s fiction when having twins?
·
The idea that conceiving twins skips a generation is not true. Although
there can appear to be a pattern in some families of this happening, the odds
of having identical twins is the same for every woman.
·
Eating a diet which is high in dairy foods, milk and meat is said to
help, especially at the time of ovulation. But there is no scientific evidence
to support this.
·
Alternative therapies do not increase the likelihood. There is no
scientific evidence to support the theory that accupuncture, naturopathy,
aromatherapy, chiropractic or flower essences increase the likelihood of having
twins
6 Common Sex Mistakes Women Make
Mistake: Under-Focusing on Yourself
Is your sex life as
good as it could be? Are you sure? Experts say even satisfied, sexually confident
women don’t always know when they’re making between-the-sheets blunders.
Here are six common
mistakes, and the simple ways to remedy each one.
Mistake No. 1: You
wait until you’re “in the mood.”
If you put off sex
until your brain and body are primed for it, you probably won’t get frisky very
often. That’s because many women don’t feel desire until they’re already into
the act itself.
“Research shows
that foreplay, and even just touching, prompts your body to send a message to
your brain that activates sexual interest,” says Scott Haltzman, MD. He’s an
associate clinical professor of medicine at Florida State University.
Even if you don’t
feel like you’re ready down there, that doesn’t mean you aren’t turned on.
“Even younger women may find that they’re not as lubricated as they’d like,”
says Madeleine Castellanos, MD. If this is a problem for you, try using lube
during foreplay, she says. Castellanos is a psychiatrist who specializes in
sexual dysfunction.
Mistake No. 2: You
put your partner’s pleasure first.
Sex is the time to
be selfish. Putting all your energy into pleasing your partner doesn’t make you
a better lover. It makes you a less fulfilled one, and that can be a downer for
both of you.
“Biologically,
women are hardwired to put others’ needs first,” Castellanos says. “But that
instinct can put a damper on your sex life.”
The solution: Slow
things down. “Women take longer than men to climax, and often even to get
aroused. That’s OK,” she says. “Don’t feel guilty. Your pleasure is a turn-on
to your partner.”
It’s equally
important to be honest with yourself -- and your partner -- about what works
for you. Don’t like a particular position? Speak up. Too tired to get it on at
10 p.m.? Schedule an a.m. sex session instead
Mistake No. 3: You think he’s always up for
sex.
If he doesn’t want to have sex, or he can’t get an erection, it
doesn’t mean he isn’t into you or that he wants another woman.
“stress, exhaustion, and depression can dull a man’s libido, the same way they can affect a woman’s
sex drive,” Haltzman says.
Men have a “recovery period” after a climax, and that time
usually gets longer as they get older.
Mistake No. 4: You let body image stand
between you and good sex.
Want another good reason to love yourself as you are? It
improves your love life. Research shows that women with a strong self-image
have sex more often, feel more at ease when they’re naked with their partner,
and even have more orgasms than those who don’t feel good about themselves.
The truth is, “the majority of men have a passionate attraction for their partners, and are eager to
have sex with them,” Haltzman says. "They’re not worried about what they
[women] are wearing, whether they’ve showered, or if they’ve put on weight.”
If you need a morale boost, don’t put yourself down and wait for
your partner to cheer you up with a compliment. Instead, ask positive questions
like, “Do you think you’d enjoy having sex with me tonight?” or, “What do you
think the sexiest part of me is?”
Mistake No. 5: You don’t use your
imagination.
Couples who have sex regularly are happier and more likely to
stay together. To keep the spark going (and your bond strong) if you’ve been
together for a long time, you need to “fantasize,” Castellanos says.
“Many women think it’s a betrayal to imagine a different person
or scenario, but it’s not. Fantasies trigger desire, which allows you to have a
fulfilling sexual encounter with your partner. It’s win-win.”
Mistake No. 6: You think self-love is only
for singles.
masturbation is
a great way to get in touch with your own desires, and to find out what turns
you on. It can ease problems with vaginal tightening and dryness before, during,
and after menopause, too.
Don’t worry about “using up” all your sexual interest:
“Masturbation actually increases desire in women,” Castellanos
says. “It makes them more responsive to their partner during sexual activity,
and can up the odds of achieving orgasm during intercourse. It’s really one of
the best things women can do to improve their sex lives.
Turn Mediocre Sex into Great Sex
How to bring back the heat and get what you want in bed.
The lights are low.
A fire smolders in the fireplace. Two wineglasses sit, half empty, on the
nightstand. Your clothes lie in a heap on the floor. You reach for each other.
The two of you tumble to the bed, and...
Blah.
No explosions of
passion. No breathy proclamations of desire. No tumultuous climax. Then you
wonder: How can everyone in movies and romance novels be having fiery,
combustible sex when you and your partner barely create a spark?
Sexologist Logan
Levkoff, author of the eBook How to Get Your Wife to Have Sex With You, says,
"TV shows and movies give us this very skewed representation of what sex
is supposed to be like. Everyone seems to be climaxing and having orgasms
all the time from whatever they're doing. When you grow up on a diet of that,
and when your real life doesn't match, you think, 'There's something wrong with
me,' or, 'There's something wrong with my partner.'"
Real-life sex can
almost never measure up to the passion portrayed on the screen, sex therapist
Isadora Alman says. "People don't talk about the fact that it's likely
that in an odd position you'll pass gas or the love of your life will take you
in his arms and have bad breath."
Sex in the real
world isn't perfect, and it doesn't always end with an earth-shattering climax
-- but it doesn't have to,. "Good sex doesn't necessarily have to be about
an orgasm. It can just be an emotionally fulfilling experience between
partners."
Getting What You
Want in Bed
Even when
everything else in the relationship is working, sexual styles aren't always
compatible. You like long foreplay sessions. Your partner is ready to go in an
instant. You long for wet, sensual kisses. He prefers dry, chaste pecks.
"Sex is not just naturally perfect,". "There is the energy of a
new relationship that is positive -- the excitement and the eagerness and the
passion. And the negative is that you bump noses or knees because you just
haven't learned how to dance together ye
Getting What You
Want in Bed continued...
But even long-term
couples can struggle in the bedroom. Though we can easily tell our partner what
shirt we'd like him to wear, or what we'd like to cook together for dinner, we
tend to get tongue-tied when it comes to the topic of sex.
"People tend
to be very sensitive when it comes to talking about sex," says
relationship and family therapist Rachel Sussman. "They're afraid of
hurting their partner's feelings, so they don't tell them what they like or
don't like. But you're not going to get it unless you ask for it."
So how do you tell
your partner what you want without bruising his or her ego? "I think it's
really in how you bring up the statement," Levkoff says. "'I would
love it if we...' or, 'Could we try this?' You don't want to make them feel bad
about what they've done or haven't done."
You can have the
conversation whenever and wherever it's most comfortable for you. But before
you talk, you need to know exactly what it is about your sex life that bothers
you. Is it a question of technique? Personal hygiene? Timing? "Once you
know what isn't working for you," Alman says, "there are things you
can suggest that can mitigate those circumstances."
For example, if
something about your partner's smell is turning you off, suggest taking a bath
together before making love. If you crave more foreplay, ask for slower segues
into sex.
Before you can tell
your partner what you want him or her to do in bed, you need to know what you
like. "I think especially for women, they've got to explore their own
bodies," . "You have to masturbate. Get a vibrator. Get
some books. Teach yourself how to orgasm."
When It's Just Not
Working
After you've tried
talking and the sex still isn't working, what then?
"Experiment
together," s. "Learn to get to know each other's
bodies."
Try some sex aids.
Read books with pictures (such as The Joy of Sex), or watch an
educational video together, . Not porn, but explicit videos in which
a voice-over explains what's happening in the scenes
When It's Just Not
Working continued...
Sometimes, the
problem is a physical one, such as premature ejaculation. Or it may be that the stress from your job
is bleeding over into the bedroom and disrupting your sex life. In those cases
it can help to see a sex therapist. "We unravel why you two are not
getting along," Alman says. "And then we try to remedy that."
If you're still
unsatisfied, is it ever OK to fake it in bed?
"If you're
faking it, you're doing yourself a disservice because you're not learning what
really turns you on," Sussman says. "I think eventually, it takes a
toll. Your partner's going to realize that you're disconnected."
Can sex ever be bad
enough to consider ending a relationship over? Possibly. "You might really
love somebody and the sex is never going to be better than OK. You have to
decide whether you can live with that," Alman says.
Whenever you're
considering a breakup or divorce, you need to weigh
every element of the relationship and not just the sex. "You can't have
everything in life," Sussman says. "If you have a wonderful
relationship and you love each other and you have kids but the sex isn't great,
maybe you can live with that."
Sussman says that
every couple has the potential to have good sex if you’re willing to put a
little effort into it. "If you're two emotionally and physically healthy
people, you should be able to work with what you've got. Not everybody needs to
be hanging off the chandelier," Sussman says. "You can get better.
But you have to practice, and you have to be open to discussing it and getting
help when you need it."
Health & Sex
The honeymoon may be over, but that
doesn’t have to mean the end of romance. Go on, break out of your relationship
rut, reconnect with your partner, and fire up the passion that brought you
together in the first place.
Remember those fabulous qualities you
noticed in your partner when you started dating? Time and stress may have
brought their less-favorable traits into sharper focus, says psychologist
Elizabeth R. Lombardo, PhD. But their good qualities are probably still there.
Fixating on the negatives wouldn't
have worked in the beginning and it doesn't work now. "In marriage, it's
easy to freeze your partner into a fixed perception. Get out of that,"
says Sherrie Campbell, PhD. She is a marriage and family therapist in Yorba
Linda, Calif.
Make a list of what you fell in love
with and another list of good things you've discovered over time.
"Publicly brag about those amazing qualities your partner has,"
Campbell says. "Refrain from making him the brunt of a joke. Embrace his
positive qualities and let him know you've fully got his back."
One study found that couples who did
novel and arousing things together felt better about their relationships than
those who stuck with routine, mundane activities.
"It's amazing what getting out
of your normal routine and pushing your comfort boundaries will do for your
love life,"
The trick is to pick something fun
and exciting, not just pleasant. Ride a roller coaster. Visit a far-flung
destination.
Another option is to get competitive,
suggests Rachel DeAlto, a communication and relationship expert in Point
Pleasant
"When you're physically
competing and experiencing new things together, those dopamine levels soar,
which replicates those early butterflies and gets you excited," she
says. Try one-on-one activities like tennis, racquetball, skiing, hiking, or
fishing.
"So many couples
hold back kissing, touching, or holding each other until they have time or the
desire to have sex," But that's a mistake. Researchers have found that
affectionate touch boosts the body's feel-good hormones.
Hug your partner.
Hold hands. Be playful with touch.
"Whisper sweet
and adoring things into your partner's ear. Brush against him in a sexually
seductive way," says Meyers. "Affection is a way to make love all day
outside of the bedroom."
Having fun during
sex, instead of doing it for obligation's sake, can stoke the fires of your
relationship. "Sex is the playground of a marriage," says Campbell.
"Fun doesn't have to mean you have to engage in sexual acrobatics; it just
means have fun."
Talk.
Do you spend a lot
of time trying read your partner’s mind? Limit the guess-work by being open and
honest; it can bring you closer. "Ask your partner what he or she needs
from you. Take turns. The goal is to show more and see more of each other,
rather than defend the status quo," says Meyers. The rewards run deep.
Great conversation often leads to more open, loving sex, she says.
Every discussion
doesn't have to be serious. Lighthearted laughter goes a long way in lifting
your spirits and reconnecting. Have fun. Crack a joke. Revel in the humor of a
situation together. "There is nothing sexier than a smile and a happy
partner," says Campbell.
Focus on you.
What fuels your
passion? Maybe it's having an exciting career or training for a half marathon.
No matter -- just get out and do it. When you love yourself and your life, you
bring more energy and interest into your relationship.
"Independence
and a sense of purpose are sexy," explains Campbell. When you take care of
your own needs and pursue what you're passionate about, you become less
predictable and more interesting to your partner.
It's a win-win
situation. You'll be more confident and peaceful as you keep evolving, and your
relationship will thrive.
Remember those
things you did when you were romancing your new love? Make a list and do them
again now, suggests Paul N. Weinberg. He is the co-author of The I
Factor: Simple Insights for Connecting in Your Personal Relationships.
"It could be as simple as a way you kissed your partner on the cheek or as
elaborate as the effort you put into a special date."
Identify your
relationship's strengths, then build on them, say Les Parrott, III, PhD, and
Leslie Parrott, EdD, husband-and-wife founders of the Center for Relationship
Development in Seattle. Know what works well in your relationship and do more
of it.
Finally, dream big.
Envision a future together than inspires you. Maybe it's a home bustling with a
big family or vacations to new, exotic places. Whatever your dream, you can
create a plan now to start making it happen
Tuesday, 17 February 2015
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