Should You Pee After Sex While TTC? / Jessica Biel’s New Book About Periods / How To Find Healing After a Miscarriage ??
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If you’ve experienced any form of pregnancy loss, the first thing to do is to give yourself grace. It’s crucial during this devastating time to embrace as many resources as you need for both your physical and mental healing. You’re allowed to grieve, rest, and nourish your body for as much time as it takes to feel better. Accept support from loved ones, and know that you’re not alone (about 10% to 20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage).?
But when you’re ready to try to conceive once more, it can be challenging to know when and how to start. We spoke with Dorothy Bestoyong, DO, an OB/GYN based in Orlando, Florida, to help us understand how soon, after a miscarriage, people can start ovulating and, in turn, TTC. Read it here.
What's New: Jessica Biel Wrote a Book About Periods for Kids, and That's a Really Big Deal
Jessica Biel's new book,?A Kids’ Book About Periods (coming in May), will offer kids and their parents an accessible and empowering introduction to periods. Why does this matter? Because it's completely free of cutesy terms or sugarcoating about what the material will cover, which will work to de-stigmatize menstruation for young readers.?
"People don't talk enough about periods,” Biel said during an interview with PEOPLE.
She also shared a GRWM video while telling the story of getting her first period, and it’s so relatable. "I was so scared,” she said. “I locked myself in the bathroom. I was crying hysterically, I called my mom. I told her, you know, 'Something's wrong.' That's what I felt, I felt like something was wrong with me. Even though she had prepared me, I wasn't prepared."
And that is exactly why we need a book like this.?Learn more here.
What's Trending: Where Do I Go From Here? Finding Healing After a Miscarriage
"Healing from a miscarriage means finding ways to process all the things: anger, grief, depression, defeat. It takes effort to put one foot in front of the other every day and process these emotions in a healthy way.?
If you’re going through pregnancy loss, know that there will be days when you feel like you’re making progress — and there will also be really hard days. If you can find a healing modality that works for you, each day will get a little better.
Today, I’m sharing the things that helped me heal after three pregnancy losses so you can find something that works for you, too." ~Alexa Davidson
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You Asked, We're Answering:
Q: Should you pee after sex while TTC?
A: “Peeing after sex doesn’t prevent pregnancy,” assures Dr. Cordelia Nwankwo, an OB/GYN based in Washington, D.C.?
The reason is simple Anatomy 101: “The sperm enters through your vaginal canal into your cervix and uterus and travels to your fallopian tubes, where fertilization happens,” she explains. “The urine comes out of the urethra, which is separate from the vaginal canal.”
There is no chance of the sperm interacting with the urine because they’re traveling via two different routes. So, rest assured that peeing after sex is perfectly safe, even if you're trying to conceive. Read more here.
Q: What can I expect from recurrent pregnancy loss testing?
A: According to ACOG, anyone who has had two or more miscarriages in a row is considered to be struggling with recurrent pregnancy loss. While it may feel overwhelming, pursuing recurrent pregnancy loss testing?with an OB/GYN or fertility specialist may lead you one step closer to determining whether there is a specific reason behind your losses.?
“Evaluation for recurrent pregnancy loss includes discussion of the patient’s medical history, physical examination, cervical cultures, bloodwork, and radiologic procedures,” explains Dr. Sandy Goodman of The Reproductive Medicine Group in Tampa, Florida.?Learn more here.
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Lastly, endometriosis can make it more difficult to get pregnant, with a whopping 30–50% of people with endo experiencing infertility. So, what should you know if you're trying to conceive with endometriosis???
In this week's episode of?From First Period To Last Period, I sat down with Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh, aka "The Egg Whisperer," a fertility specialist in the San Francisco Bay Area, to discuss how endometriosis can impact fertility. From lifestyle changes to IVF protocols, listen here for all of Dr. Aimee's expert recommendations for increasing your chances of getting pregnant with endometriosis.?
xo, Kristyn