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Why Consider a Fertility Specialist?

If you had a heart problem, you wouldn’t see your family doctor. Yet, many couples don’t realize they need to see a fertility specialist, or reproductive endocrinologist (RE), until they have spent a great deal of time trying to conceive without any luck. With advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, an RE like Dr. Eva Littman has the expertise to help you achieve your end goal: a healthy baby.

Finding the Right Doctor

When you need help getting pregnant, it’s important to find a doctor and clinic you feel comfortable with because you spend a great deal of time working with the parties involved. In our Las Vegas fertility clinic, we understand how important this choice is. Consider the following points as you make your selection:

Proximity

Identifying the cause of your infertility and discovering the right treatment will require numerous visits, lab draws, and other testing. It may be a good idea to find a fertility clinic that is close to your office to save yourself some time.

Reputation

As you conduct your search, check out the success rates and general perception of any physician on your list. You might consider asking friends or co-workers if they have any recommendations.

Technology

The world of assisted reproductive technology continues to evolve. Talk with the doctors you are considering to find out if they keep up with the latest advances and work with a top-notch laboratory.

Attitude

Trying to get pregnant can take an emotional and physical toll. When you look at fertility specialists, make sure to interview potential candidates so that you can get a feel for the atmosphere of the clinic. You want a team that will empathize with your struggles and work diligently toward finding a solution.

Infertility can be a difficult process. Selecting the right doctor and clinic will help you feel confident in the journey that lies ahead.

Please visit www.lasvegasfertility.com for more information. Contact us to schedule a consultation appointment with Dr. Eva Littman in our Las Vegas fertility clinic.

Improving Your Odds of Conceiving in 2012

As the New Year gets started, it offers a time to look forward to the possibilities ahead. Struggling with infertility can be emotionally, physically, and financially trying. Taking this time to shift your perspective and create resolutions that help move you towards your goal of parenthood can give you a fresh start.

Making the Most of the New Year

Changing your attitude and taking positive steps can give you a sense of empowerment as you continue the journey to conceiving the child you desire. Consider implementing the following tips for 2012:

Reduce stress

No one enjoys dealing with infertility, but you can try to minimize the negative impact on your life, which may also increase your chances of getting pregnant. Relaxing through yoga, joining a support group, and leaning on close friends will enable you to concentrate on the positive in life.

Take time as a couple

While these suggestions may not directly impact the results of lab tests or in-vitro fertilization (IVF), they can have a definite affect on your relationship. Plan a weekend getaway, go see a funny movie, or find other ways to reconnect so that you can nurture the intimate connections you still share.

Explore all your options

While you may really want to experience the miracle of pregnancy or have a baby that shares your DNA, sometimes you need to consider other paths. Opening the door to possibilities such as donor egg, donor sperm, or a gestational carrier can bring you closer to holding your little miracle.

Keep the faith

Roughly 80 to 85 percent of couples struggling with infertility will conceive with the help of infertility treatment. That means the odds are in your favor. Though you may get discouraged by the arduous process, focus on the outcome: a healthy baby.

Although infertility can take a toll on you as an individual and as a couple, the New Year offers a chance for renewed hope and great expectation.

For more information, please visit www.lasvegasfertility.com. To schedule a consultation appointment, contact our office.

What is a VOC, Volatile Organic Compound and why do they matter in the IVF lab?

VOCs stands for Volatile Organic Compounds.  These compounds are what you smell when you open a bottle of nail polish or Krazy Glue.  They are also what you smell when you smell gasoline.  They are carbon based (organic) and present in many items in your home or office building.  Examples of VOCs are hexane, vinyl chloride, and formaldehyde.  These compounds are also what cause “sick building syndrome.”  Sick building syndrome is commonly seen in new buildings with lots of artificial materials (new furniture, new carpet, etc.)  Residents of these buildings frequently complain of headaches, nausea, and skin irritation.

Why are Volatile Organic Compounds important in the IVF lab?

VOCs are mortal enemies of embryos.  You can imagine that if VOCs can make humans sick, they can easily affect an embryo.  Embryos are about 1000 times more sensitive to VOCs than adults because they do not have any protection.  Adults have livers and kidneys to filter VOCs that enter the body.  In addition, embryos are in the process of growing and making very complex systems.  VOCs can cause problems during growth.  It has been shown that VOCs directly attach to the DNA of cells and abort their growth.  Many studies have documented the fact that small amounts of VOCs in the air of an IVF lab can have disastrous results on pregnancy rates.

At Red Rock Fertility Center, we constantly monitor the air quality to control VOCs and protect our growing embryos.

Coming next, how do you get rid of VOC’s in the Fertility Lab?

 

For more information on fertility treatment and IVF, in vitro fertilization please visit http://www.lasvegasfertility.com/

Coping with Infertility during the Holidays

From October 31st to January 1, people are caught up with the festivities of the season. From trick-or-treating to family gatherings to cute photos of babies with bows, this time of year tends to have a heavy focus on children. When you are struggling to get pregnant, getting through the holidays can be tough. Understanding how to take care of yourself can help you enjoy the season and find some holiday cheer.

Tips for Dealing with Infertility and the Holiday Season

Give yourself a break
Wanting a baby and not succeeding in your efforts can impact your whole life. It’s hard to have much holiday spirit when you feel so discouraged. Acknowledge your feelings and cut yourself some slack if you don’t feel so festive this year.

Set healthy boundaries
Because of your infertility, family gatherings and holiday parties with young children may just add salt to your wound. Don’t feel like you have to accept every invitation. Put in an appearance, but let friends and relatives know that you aren’t up for a marathon holiday event.

Plan adult-only activities
Though Santa breakfasts and family tree-trimming parties abound, try to find alternatives for you and your partner. Plan a night at the symphony or treat yourself to a four-course meal at a fancy restaurant. These settings are geared for adults, so you won’t have to subject yourself to little kids and their parents.

Remember those less fortunate
When you are dealing with infertility, it can be difficult to see past your own pain. This time of year, many charities offer opportunities to help those in need. Stocking a local food pantry, serving a meal at a homeless shelter, or buying holiday gifts for a needy family can remind you that others are suffering too.

Although you may not have the one gift you desire, a healthy baby, having a plan for the holidays can allow you to make the most of the season and to focus on continuing your fertility journey in the coming New Year.

For more information, please visit www.lasvegasfertility.com.

Title: 5 Budgeting Tips for New Parents

Having a baby is a wonderful adventure, but it can also be a costly one. Debt collectors too often get the best of well-intentioned parents who didn’t budget properly. Want to make sure your baby has everything it needs to grow up? Follow these simple budgeting tips to help build your child’s future.

Make a budget

If you don’t already use a budget to control your household expenses, this is a good time to start. Without a budget, spending can easily spin out of control and leave you in more debt than you can manage.

Use your current family budget and adjust it in consideration of all the new expenses you will have:

  • Baby food
  • Diapers
  • Toys
  • Clothes
  • Car seat
  • Etc…

You will also need to buy some baby furniture, get a life insurance and health insurance coverage for your child.

Sit down and write everything that comes to mind when thinking about parenting expenses.

Accept hand-me-downs

Friends who have had children before you may offer some used furniture, clothing and accessories. As long as everything is safe (safety regulations change every so often for cribs and seats, for example), there’s nothing wrong in accepting the gift. Just give it a coat of paint and voilà! All new!

Clothing can be tricky but if the clothes still look wearable, you shouldn’t turn them down either. Your baby will grow out of it quickly anyway.

Buy in bulk

Visit your local superstore or warehouse store and buy things like diapers and wipes in bulk. This saves a surprising amount of money compared to grocery store and pharmacy prices.

And you’ll also save on gas, since you won’t need to go out for diapers every other day.

Don’t buy too much in advance

Getting clothes for a year is illogical, as your baby may go into sudden growth spurs and quickly outgrow clothes you were planning to keep for another few months. Buy a little at a time and only when needed.

Oh, also: don’t bother with shoes. Babies don’t need shoes until they start to walk, and even then, they only need shoes to walk outside. Let them go barefoot in the house and use socks and booties for when they’re sitting down or sleeping. (Ask your knitter friends for those—they’ll be happy you asked!)

Adjust over time

A budget isn’t a fixed fact: you can adjust and change it as you go. If your financial situation changes, make sure that these changes are reflected in the budget as soon as possible.

Inattention in these matters can easily turn into uncontrolled spending and falling into unneeded debt. We suggest readjusting every three to four months unless a major event happens.

About Author:

Babies demand a lot out of their parents’ budget but there is nothing more rewarding than seeing a child grow up. Just use fast loans as sparingly as possible in the case of emergencies and don’t grow a debt you can’t pay off. Start your child’s life right by being financially responsible parents!

 

 

22 Tips for New Dads

This is how it’s been for centuries:  fathers getting involved when it comes to discipline, but leaving the daily tasks, the hugs and kisses to the mother. However, with rising awareness of child psychology, society encourages both the mothers and the fathers to take care of the baby equally, and find ways to bond with it. Here are 22 tips for the new dad.

  1. Don’t allow your over-protective partner to interfere or offer to take over the baby when it’s your turn to do things. Learn how to change diapers, burp the baby, feed it and so on, and be self-reliant.
  2. When you’re with your baby, focus on the baby totally. Don’t handle the baby, feed it or change its diaper while reading your paper or doing your accounts. Babies can sense it when a caretaker is not interested.
  3. Bond with your baby – let the baby get to know your smell, your voice, your laugh and your touch. Give the baby baths and massages to let the baby recognize and like your touch.
  4. Read aloud to your baby right from its day of birth. Your baby will be comforted by your voice and as it grows older, will look to you for comfort.
  5. Take baby out in the stroller by yourself. This is a great way to bond with the baby. Your baby will learn to associate your presence with the pretty colors, sounds and fresh air outside.
  6. Set up baby minding routines with your partner, with clear timelines. Both of you should respect each other’s timelines and routines.
  7. Throw a rug on the floor and place the baby on it to change its diaper. This way, you don’t have to worry about the baby falling off of a table.
  8. Don’t feel intimidated if your partner offers advice or admonishes you for doing things wrong. Insist on learning how to do it the right way and don’t give up your turn with the baby.
  9. Lift weights and keep your back muscles in good working order. Your baby will grow heavier and the first strain will show on your back.
  10. Remember a new baby will disrupt your sex life. Your partner may be fully immersed in the child and post-partum issues to really pay   attention to sex. Discuss these issues with your partner and the doctor and don’t let these issues interfere with your baby duties.
  11. Read up on all baby illnesses, symptoms and so on. Know when to call the pediatrician and what home aids you can try out first.
  12. Place all baby’s laundry in a well ventilated container. Keeping clothes in a sealed hamper allows mildew to set in.
  13. If baby happens to stain your favorite clothes, soak them in cold water overnight with some detergent and then launder them.
  14. Get a good baby backpack that is comfortable for both you and baby. Backpacks are great; they allow you to be hands free and carry baby around without any issues.
  15. Put your fancy clothing away and wear simple cotton clothing that has no studs or additional decoration on it. It’s best to invest in cheap T-shirts to wear while carrying baby.
  16. Always carry an extra set of clothing for baby when you’re taking him outside. You never know when you’ll need to change his clothing.
  17. Child proof your home before your kid learns to crawl. Close electric outlets that are at low height, and remove sharp or breakable objects from around you.
  18. Get rid of any and all poisons in the house, medicinal or otherwise. Lock up expensive fluids so baby cannot get hold of them.
  19. Clean your under the sink area; nothing should be kept there but pots and pans.
  20. Buy good quality microwavable plastic ware and pack up all your china and glass cookware.
  21. Get down and all fours and crawl around your house and check each inch for baby hazards such as nails, holes in the carpet and so on.
  22. Listen to well meaning advice, but take your own decisions when it comes to your baby. Always consult the pediatrician for professional advice.

 

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Marina is a freelance writer and writes about specialty websites like corner etagere, tiffany floor lamps, vanity mirrors and lot more.

A Safe Playground Environment

Children need to be able to have playground areas. They need to have a sense of freedom. Children also need to have venues to interact with other kids. Many adults have memories on playgrounds growing up. Playgrounds can also be great for a community. Many people have memories of going to a playground with mom or dad or with friends. Playgrounds are a great place for kids to have fun, provided they are safe.

There are some hazards to certain playgrounds. Many playgrounds used to have merry-go-rounds. However, these are now less common. Many people would become nauseous on these, and it was also an easy way for kids to be bullied. These are good reasons to remove a certain piece of playgrounds equipment.

Other hazardous things might include metal slides. These can become very hot in the summer and are thus very painful. Wooden playgrounds can be good, but need to be used with caution. Children can get splinters from this material. It may be best to go with a material such as plastic. Some schools choose not to have swing sets because of safety. They are a lot of fun and can really get kids exercising. They need to use their leg muscles and strengthen their core to “pump” themselves to swinging. It is a lot of fun and it is important for kids to exercise. There are a lot of ways to make exercising fun. Swing sets are just one of the items in playground equipment that help to do that.

There always should be adult supervision at a school playground. No matter how safe playground equipment might be, things can happen on a playground. Adults should make sure that children are using the equipment in the right way. Jumping off of monkey bars and off of the top of the slide can be very dangerous. Adults need to monitor what children are doing to really ensure playground safety. There is no replacement for adult supervision.

Playground equipment has so many benefits! It helps kids to exercise and it is a place to make memories. These memories will be bad ones, however, if the equipment is unsafe or is used improperly. That is why adult supervision and precautions when choosing equipment are so important. Schools should really be thinking about their students when they decide what equipment to go with. It is important to keep them safe and happy.

About Author:

Louisa S. Coan is writing for Smith Brothers, who have been providing services to the manufacturing industry for a number of years. The services they provide include Playground Surfaces and Rubber Safety Mats, as well as other industrial services.

A Baby Gift Basket is the Perfect Baby Shower Gift

Is someone in your life expecting a baby? Looking for a great gift, but don’t have a clue what to get for a new baby? Consider a baby gift basket, a unique way to welcome the bundle of joy into the world. Gift baskets are fun and loved by all, filled with products that are going to be needed for the little one. Instead of offering just one gift for baby, a gift basket provides an assortment of quality products that packed nice and neat into a decorative basket.

Baby gift baskets can be found at gift stores, florists, online and many other locations in price ranges small and low. A number of different gift baskets are available, each containing products ranging from baby shampoo and lotion to diapers and wipes and even rattles and pacifiers. Baby gift baskets with blankets, teddy bears and other soft and cuddly items are not unusual. As you can see, the possibilities of items to be found in a gift basket are endless, and because there are so many different gift baskets to choose from, you are sure to get something that falls well within your price range, whether you are a big spender or can only offer a small token of joy. Prices start at only about $20 and go all the way up to the hundreds of dollars.

The gift baskets, whether you choose something small or something spectacular, is a special treat that will be appreciated. Creating your own gift basket is also an idea if you are on the creative side. Gift baskets are available for both boy and girl. Most gift baskets come with fantastic designs and decorations on the basket and come in related colors such as pink and blue. There are also baskets appropriate for either gender if it is unknown.

As an added bonus to presenting a gift basket for baby- baskets can be reused. Choose a basket that is appealing to the eye with plenty of room inside so that it can easily be reused.

When you are unsure of the perfect gift to get for a new baby, stick with the product that is tried and true and loved by all who receive them. Gift baskets are special and the best way to share in the joy of the new baby soon to make its way to the world. You can never go wrong when you give a baby gift basket.

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Mark Gregory is for Your Gift Baskets. They aim to provide you with a inventive way of wrapping your gifts, by making your own gift basket as a delightful container. They offer a range of related services, such as Wholesale gift baskets and Newborn baby gift baskets.

Simple and Effective Ways for Parents to Thrive

Life is expensive enough when going solo but when you add kids to the equation it can be daunting wondering how you’ll ever make ends meet. Thankfully when you enter into the world of parenthood you get more advice than you can often ever really process. All your friends and family have found ways to cut costs and make ends meet, too. Granted, some well-meaning tips will end up working for you, while others will take a backseat to your own tried-and-true solutions. But no matter how well you navigate those cost-cutting waters, these are a few tips that all could benefit from…

Learn to Accept Help

It is astounding how many parents miss out on help and free stuff simply because of pride. Are you exhausted because the newborn won’t sleep and a trusted friend has offered to take the oldest to a movie? Say yes and thank you! Don’t forget free clothes, too. Kids grow so quickly that those too-long jeans will soon be too short before you know it. If your friends offer you hand-me-downs that are still in good shape and won’t have your child mocked, then accept the gift.

Prioritize

Another helpful tip is one you doubtless already practice but it bears reminding: look at the expenditures in your life and see what things are worth the money. And this works both ways because you may become so focused on pinching pennies that you lose sight of the fact that some things of quality are worth the money. Only you can decide if something like bedding that will grow with your child is worth the expense or if you’d be better served by cheaper bedding that you can trade out as your child outgrows it. But with all expenditures, great and small, see which continue to fit with your idea of value and savings because they will most likely change as time goes on.

And along the idea of accepting help, don’t be afraid to look for discounts and deals. Maybe you’re already the Coupon King or Queen, or maybe you could stand to be a little more organized in that realm; or maybe you could join forces with other friends by splitting that huge bag of apples or other produce. One of the best ways to keep costs down is to find and follow through on deals. And if you find something great out there it’s also terrific to share your deals with loved-ones because it’s not only a nice thing to do, it also spurs conversations about additional deals.

But more than anything, know you’re not alone in this venture; whether you’re a solo parent, a busy working couple, or what have you. Help is often out there in the form of swapping babysitting services, discounts and coupons, and friends jumping into the fray when you need them most. So if you’re overwhelmed and need a break, ask for help. A friend may hear the call and provide you with a few days of planned meals, or they may snatch you away for some much needed adult conversation; whatever you need to enjoy parenthood, don’t be afraid to seek it and find it.

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Grammar check: Baby of Mine

In utero, what can a baby possibly learn about sound, language, or grammar? How about the sound of his mother’s and father’s voice, his puppy’s bark, certainly his sister’s talking, and the many sounds routine to what will soon be his daily life. Built into all these is familiarity; in most of these the baby learns the spoken word, the inflection in the voices giving  sentences “flavor,” then the magic of his own response. Thus it is quite safe to assume that verbalization is paramount, and here reading ultimately plays a most central role in linguistic development as well as the caregiver, the grammar checker.

Effects on this Unborn Life

Scientists have shown that talking, singing nursery rhymes or playing music to entertain or comfort the child in the womb is actually an important step in language development and should be encouraged. Indeed, the spoken word creates a fetal reaction, one might say, in preparation for story time as he cuddles on Mommy’s or Daddy’s lap. And it is intriguing when very young infants hear stories read to them in the womb, they settle down as if hearing something very familiar, possibly waiting for the same tone of voice and modulations. I remember reading a story to my son I had read to him before he was born, and his head deliberately turned toward me, even though I had been talking to him before the reading began.

What about “Baby Talk?”

Often adults feel silly when they talk to babies and especially when they talk to unborn babies using the sing-song style called “baby talk.” However, research has shown this is exactly how fetuses learn to use speech. In the scientific community, this “baby talk” is termed “infant-directed speech.” Infant-directed speech typically uses short, simple sentences coupled with higher pitch and exaggerated intonation. Although parents and other caregivers are quite aware babies delight in this familiar speech style, research has revealed that infant-directed speech also helps infants learn words more quickly than normal adult speech. For example, infants exposed to fluent speech with the exaggerated intonation, characteristic of infant-directed speech learned to identify words more quickly than infants who heard fluent speech spoken in a more monotone, or the deeper more stoic adult, fashion. These findings are true in unborn babies, as well. In addition it is my opinion as a mother and teacher, a combination of both baby talk and expression used in reading to babies, in and out of the womb is vital.

Encouraging Language Development

Reading to these wee unborn children, and infants alike, is one of the surest ways to encourage sentence development. It reveals examples of what sentences are, how they are constructed, and especially how those action words, verbs give life to the strings of nouns and objects. Reading divulges the riches of vocabulary, and parts of speech, like synonyms and adjectives which encourage fantasy and imagination. What a treat to think the bundle of joy all snug inside his mom will have such an incredible edge on cognition even before she holds him!

Answers to the Question

Though as infants and certainly not fetuses, children are unaware of all the nuances of language, there is exposure to them on a regular basis through the spoken word. Studies have also revealed children read to consistently, in utero and beyond, have much higher intelligence and use more of their brain than those little ones void of this integral opportunity. So, is it time for a grammar check with the children in your home; have they been read to today; do you have your free library card? Now is the time to begin!

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