It Starts with the Egg: How the Science of Egg Quality Can Help You Get Pregnant and Prevent Miscarriage

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The Dr said it could be my age (41) I have no previous fertility issues just had to do IVF due to my tube issues and AMH was 10 (not high but okay for my age group). It might make zero difference but I feel liken doing something good for me and that helps me feel more positive. Also at the time I was only on prenatal vitamin (pregnacare) and Impryl (which by the way not good to mix but wasn't told this beforehand).

which either do not have enough scientific support to be included in the standard vitamin cocktail (e. i'm probably not the target audience for this book, but i'm glad it exists and has helped people looking to conceive! According to the National Library of Health, a study from 2005 showed that Vitamin C can help support the natural immune response of mom and baby.Using my background in molecular biology, I analyzed the studies and translated vast amounts of data into actionable, straightforward plans that have helped thousands of women overcome infertility and pregnancy loss. I spent months pouring through hundreds of scientific studies and clinical trials, trying to figure out what my doctors might have missed. One that emphasizes vegetables, healthy fats, lean meats, and seafood, and minimizes processed food and refined starches and sugars.

You’re not having trouble conceiving because you’re over 35 or because you can’t tell when you’re ovulating. On average, it takes more than ten years for scientific discoveries to become part of standard medical practice. In addition to eating a nutrient-dense diet, the It Starts with the Egg Diet also recommends taking certain supplements that can improve the quality of your eggs and increase your chances of conceiving. S., fertility testing usually doesn’t begin until you’ve been trying for a year - this book allowed us to take action during the agonizing wait.

I have Antiphospholipid syndrome, which 5% of women have and those 5% loose their babies in 70% after 2 months.

I particularly appreciated the section on what supplements to avoid, because I have tried just about everything out there. They share a common scientific basis and some common components, but the implementation of my program will have a different style which I believe embodies an important dynamic shift that can give even more assistance in cultivating optimal fertility.Male readers need to remember that half of a baby's DNA comes from sperm, and should therefore take all precautions and suggestions to ensuring healthy sperm comes in contact with a healthy egg. However, I will literally never give up carbs, so I appreciated that she shared the science behind it, but frames the information in a way to empower the reader to choose what works for them, and not obsess over perfection. Two months later we were pregnant and it’s our first pregnancy to make it past six weeks (we’re 13 weeks now). I developed a comprehensive approach based on all the evidence I could find and put it into practice — giving myself three months to see if I really could have an impact. Easy to read language regarding the biology of egg maturation and the steps that can be taken to improve the chances of a healthy egg, fertilization, implantation, and pregnancy.

This book was recommended to me by a physician friend after I suffered a miscarriage after trying to conceive for some time. I had never heard of this book until someone posted about it on TikTok, so it is my mission to share it. The integration of advanced technology not only enhances the quality of healthcare but also streamlines operations, allowing us to continuously adapt and improve our services for the well-being of our patients. Ubiquinol is the preferred form of CoQ10 as it’s more readily absorbed and you don’t need as high a dose. As a biochemist, I couldn't accept the answer that egg quality and quantity is completely beyond our control.Rebecca has a degree in molecular biology and biochemistry and has spent many years reading scientific papers and writing about science. Reduce your sugar intake (a little if you’re not prediabetic, a lot if you are), reduce your saturated fat intake, reduce your alcohol consumption, eat a good amount of protein and fiber, lose a bit of weight if you’re obese… this is 6th grade Home Economics.