Conceiving in Your 2. Whether you're trying to conceive during your 2. By Rachelle Vander Schaaf from American Baby. In Your 2. 0s. Peter La. Mastro. When Siobhan Bennett was pregnant with her two daughters during her mid 2. Did you find a partner early or late? Are you planning a big family or a small one? Each age makes for a different experience. Although every woman is unique, the physical and emotional aspects of pregnancy are at least partly influenced by how old you are. How to Raise the Chances of Having a Boy. Gender selection, the process of predetermining the sex of your baby, is a controversial topic in medicine. Foods To Eat To Conceive A Boy. Here are seven foods which greatly increase the chances of you conceiving a baby boy. Get pregnant with a boy naturally by adding. If you know you have an underactive thyroid gland, talk to your doctor about having a baby. Your doctor will want to check your thyroid levels and make sure they are. Can diet, timing, and changing body chemistry really determine the sex of your baby? Here's what you can expect. In Your 2. 0s: Primed for Pregnancy. From a purely physical standpoint, this is the prime time for getting pregnant - - and the earlier you are in your 2. ![]() ![]() The irregular cycles common in your teenage years have evened out, so ovulation is more predictable. Plus, your eggs (you're born with all you'll have) are fresh and healthy, making them good candidates for fertilization, says Geeta K. Swamy, MD, an ob- gyn at Duke University Medical Center. Not only is it easiest to get pregnant in your 2. ![]() ![]() ![]() Your joints have been subjected to minimal wear and tear, and you're likely in the peak condition of your adult life, possibly years away from medical problems that may arise with increasing age. And if you're young, chances are your own parents are, too - - meaning more hands- on help for you and more fun times for your children. Sanford, Ph. D, coauthor of the Postpartum Survival Guide (New Harbinger). 0 Proven Tips for Conceiving a Baby Boy. Many families hope and dream for a baby boy. Studies show that in first world countries girls are becoming the most desired. ![]() ![]() The risk of pregnancy- related complications is generally low in your 2. Preeclampsia is less related to age, however, than the fact that this condition usually occurs with a first pregnancy - - and most expectant women in their 2. Robert H. Berry, MD, an ob- gyn at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. You may also run a greater risk of a low birth weight baby if you've continued bad health habits from your teen years, such as smoking, poor nutrition, and risky sex that leads to sexually transmitted diseases. While the physical factors of pregnancy generally favor a 2. Now the time is right. Waning Fertility. Peter La. Mastro. Many women who've rounded the bend of 3. The average woman is born with half a million available eggs, but those most sensitive to ripening are released first, leaving you with the slower specimens as you get older. So even if you conceived at the get- go last decade, don't expect the same speedy results now. You'll probably be trying for another three to six months, says Dr. Berry, even if you're in great shape and have no medical issues that affect fertility (such as endometriosis or uterine fibroids). Waning fertility is most noticeable after the mid 3. Lindewirth can attest. I gave myself until 4. I just made it at age 3. Be aware, though, that this is the decade when chronic conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure, which complicate pregnancy, first become evident, says Dr. This is especially true if you've packed on pounds with the passing years, since obesity increases the risk of many medical problems. Also, even if you're in decent shape, starting at age 3. In fact, age 3. 5 marks the official start for . Why the scary- sounding cutoff? Because at 3. 5, the odds of your having a baby with a chromosomal problem such as Down syndrome (in which a baby is born with an extra chromosome) are about equal to the risk of miscarriage from amniocentesis, a diagnostic test for chromosomal defects that examines amniotic fluid. Berry. Kathleen Van Gorden Morse of Little Compton, Rhode Island, mulled over all her options when she became pregnant at 3. Known as nuchal translucency, this high- resolution ultrasound measures the skin fold at the back of the fetus' neck. By now, you've run through your highest- quality eggs, making conception slower than ever. This further raises the risk of chromosomal abnormalities and miscarriage. Meanwhile, your menstrual cycle may grow increasingly irregular well before menopause, which also compromises fertility. Berry. Standard blood work (the alpha- fetoprotein or AFP, also known as triple or quad screening) that estimates the risk of chromosomal defects such as Down syndrome is usually considered a waste of time and money, says Dr. Screening will invariably reveal risk, which now accelerates more rapidly, from about 1 in 8. Women at 4. 0- plus who opt for testing usually go straight to the definitive tests - - amnio or chorionic villus sampling (CVS), which involves removing a bit of tissue from the placenta and carries about a 1 percent risk of miscarriage. A slower metabolism may have profound effects, too: . Despite this, she headed up a major arts festival until the day she went into labor. Doctors may be quick to tick off the physical downsides of later pregnancy, but a list of other pluses balances the scales. You have greater financial stability, for starters, which may enable you to focus more on motherhood. Life experience may have made you more patient and flexible. Always seek the direct advice of your own doctor in connection with any questions or issues you may have regarding your own health or the health of others. Trying to Conceive a Boy or a Girl? Check Out These 1. Tips. Okay, so forget the sugar, spice, slugs and snails. We all know girls and boys are made of sperm and eggs. But if you're trying to conceive one or the other, here are some fun tips to try to tip the scales. For the record, I followed all the tips for a boy and welcomed our second baby girl with open arms last year. It did give me a sense of satisfaction knowing I'd tried though. Did any of these work for you?
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