Before conception

Ready to get pregnant? You're going to have so many questions, and that's why we've gathered all the best information for you at You are Mom to make it a little easier: calculating your fertile days, habits for increasing your chance of conceiving, the first signs you might be pregnant. It's going to be a wonderful journey and we'd love to join you.

Luteinizing Hormone: Functions and Normal Levels

Before conceptionLuteinizing Hormone: Functions and Normal Levels

During ovulation, blood concentrations of a substance we call luteinizing hormone increase. It has a great deal to do with…

How a Baby is Conceived

Before conceptionHow a Baby is Conceived

Conception is, without a doubt, a beautiful phenomenon. However, you may not know what happens inside the body when a baby is conceived and how tho...

4 Interesting Facts About Ovules

Before conception4 Interesting Facts About Ovules

It's difficult not to talk about women and their fertility without referring to their eggs. These cells are complex and…

Supplements During Pregnancy: Folic Acid, Iodine and Vitamin B12

Before conceptionSupplements During Pregnancy: Folic Acid, Iodine and Vitamin B12

In pregnancy your needs for energy, proteins, vitamins, and minerals all increase. In principle, your diet should be your main…

The Dietary Treatment of Amenorrhea

Before conceptionThe Dietary Treatment of Amenorrhea

Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation – or a woman's period – for over 6 months without an organic or…

The Advantages of Getting Pregnant in the Winter

Before conceptionThe Advantages of Getting Pregnant in the Winter

When's the best time of year to get pregnant? Taking the health and well-being of both the expectant mother and…

How Does the Billings Method of Family Planning Work?

Before conceptionHow Does the Billings Method of Family Planning Work?

These days, many families like to know and plan for a woman's fertile periods. As a result, over the years,…

Parents to Be Can Use Sports to Fight Off Anxiety

Before conceptionParents to Be Can Use Sports to Fight Off Anxiety

For couples, deciding to have a child is a serious commitment. If pregnancy never happens, this can give way to…

Brain Changes in Women During Menstruation

Before conceptionBrain Changes in Women During Menstruation

Over the years, it has become clear that a woman's brain changes during menstruation. This is what causes mood swings…

Egg Donation: Everything You Need to Know

Before conceptionEgg Donation: Everything You Need to Know

Egg donation is a reproductive technique that involves in vitro fertilization and is a possible solution for women with certain…

NoMo Women: Choosing Not to Have Children

Before conceptionNoMo Women: Choosing Not to Have Children

"Motherhood will be desired or it will not be." This historic feminist motto is currently a flag that's flying high.…

The Relationship Between Vitamin D and Fertility

Before conceptionThe Relationship Between Vitamin D and Fertility

Doctors and researchers have found links between Vitamin D and fertility, due to its effects on the endocrine system. For…

5 Natural Birth Control Methods

Before conception5 Natural Birth Control Methods

Natural birth control methods are ways of preventing pregnancy by studying the cycle of ovulation. This way you can avoid barrier methods…

Habits that Cause Infertility in Men

Before conceptionHabits that Cause Infertility in Men

When a couple decides to have a child and then goes several months without getting pregnant, it's common for the…

How Diet Affects Fertility: What You Should Know

Before conceptionHow Diet Affects Fertility: What You Should Know

A good diet should be an integral part of your life if you want a healthy lifestyle. However, healthy habits…

8 Plants and Infusions that Boost Fertility

Before conception8 Plants and Infusions that Boost Fertility

Besides all of the medicinal benefits of plants and infusions, many of them also help naturally boost fertility. Along with…

4 Home Pregnancy Tests

Before conception4 Home Pregnancy Tests

Today, we have pregnancy tests that guarantee a very high percentage of accuracy. We have many options when it comes to pregnancy tests. But how di...

Yoga Poses that Improve Fertility: 6 Revitalizing Asanas

Before conceptionYoga Poses that Improve Fertility: 6 Revitalizing Asanas

Discover six yoga poses that improve fertility, as well as their benefits when you're actively trying to conceive. Why are…

12 Important Diseases that Influence Fertility

Before conception12 Important Diseases that Influence Fertility

Currently, it's possible to detect and treat certain diseases that influence fertility in women. In some cases, the issues preventing…

The Luteal Phase and Its Relationship to Pregnancy

Before conceptionThe Luteal Phase and Its Relationship to Pregnancy

The luteal phase is the phase that begins after ovulation and ends at the start of the next menstrual cycle.…

How Does the Ovarian Reserve Affect Fertility?

Before conceptionHow Does the Ovarian Reserve Affect Fertility?

Have you ever heard of the ovarian reserve? It refers to the amount of eggs that a woman has at…