While it has a lower success rate than IVF (in-vitro fertilization), intrauterine insemination (IUI) is the least expensive and most natural way for a lesbian couple to get pregnant. Therefore, it’s also the most popular. The process is quite simple and involves placing sperm in the uterus during the optimal time for conception. The method has a 20 percent success rate. However, the sperm has to come from somewhere. Many couples decide to get sperm from a sperm bank while others think it is better or more special to get sperm from someone they know.…
If you have recently discovered that you are expecting a new baby, you likely have a lot on your mind. In addition to setting up that nursery and arranging maternity leave from your job, you might also be concerned about parenting in general, coping with the cost of childbirth, or getting the help you need from your significant other. Fortunately, there is always someone available to listen: a pregnancy counselor. Here are three topics your pregnancy counselor would be more than happy to talk about with you, and how voicing your frustrations could help you to get the help you need.…
Chemotherapy (chemo for short) is a type of cancer treatment involving the administration of drugs, which are injected or taken orally, either in pill or liquid form. This form of therapy is targeted to stop the growth of cancer cells or slow down its progression. The most common side effects of chemo are digestive upset (including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea), hair loss, and fatigue. If your oncologist has recommend chemotherapy to treat your cancer, he or she may may also recommend ways to avoid any unpleasant side effects during your treatment.…
