I waited until I was in my 30's to have children and it took 15 months of trying before I managed to conceive with my first little one. In this time I was quite often given advice (not all of it asked for) by friends that already had children of their own; and, because they had kids and I didn't, alot of it I believed. Only after my own research, doctor's advice and now a lot of retrospect have I realised how misguided I was.
I am now lucky enough to be blessed with two little angels. But, I have been asked by a friend, who has also waited to have children and is desperate to conceive, how the best way to do it is.
This got me thinking of the complete myths I was bombarded with compared with what actual advice I was given. I would like to reassure my friend that she isn't on her own in trying for a baby and maybe in the process try and dispell some of the bogus info out there.
For Example:
Myth - Don't have sex for the few days leading up to ovulation, this will give your partner chance to produce lots more sperm, incresing the chance of conception.
Truth - Have lots of sex, before, during, and after ovulation. Waiting and 'saving' his sperm will only slow down his production. Also the newer the sperm the stronger it is and the more longevity it has.
I'm new to this and hope that I haven't waffled on too much, please post your myths and advice, and maybe we can have a giggle at the most bazaar ideas out there.
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myhubbyisnohelp · 23/06/2010 15:32
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