Myths

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Registered: 03-31-2003
Myths
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Thu, 08-14-2003 - 9:15pm
This is from the web site www.clearblue.com. I was looking up the "Cold" question and having the male put something cold on his nether regions and this is what the site said. I wonder though... because some of the things it said COULDN'T help, other people have sworn by... But I think the thing to remember is that pregnancy is STILL a miracle that science hasn't completely figured out yet. (Ok, so I read that in What To Expect When You're Expecting lol.)

From the site:

The following methods will not, and we repeat, will not help you get pregnant.

Taking Robitussin® cough syrup before trying to conceive.

Taking the herb Wild Yam.

Not urinating after sex.

Lying with your feet over your head after sex.

Standing on your head after sex.

Making love during the day with the lights on.

Having sex every day instead of every other day.

Sitting in the same chair a pregnant woman has sat in.

Staring into the eyes of a pregnant woman.

Putting ice packs on your partner?s testicles. (Ouch!)

And most of all, remember that trying to make a baby is one of the most wonderful activities that two people can share. It?s a true sign of your love and commitment to one another and creates a special bond that will last a lifetime. Don?t view sex while trying to conceive as a chore or another thing on your to-do list. Have fun, stay positive and try not to worry about it so much. Good luck!

Sources

Parenting magazine, June/July 1999

Elizabeth Pryor, M.D., FACOG

New England Journal of Medicine

American Society for Reproductive Medicine

BabyCenter.com

Americanbaby.com

Parenting.com

Camille

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Registered: 06-02-2003
In reply to: sailorswfe
Thu, 08-14-2003 - 10:10pm
Camille~

Thanks for the info.! Do you ever wonder how all of these myths get started?? It's funny how some sound so good...good enough to try. Oh well! Thanks again! :)

-Amber

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Registered: 03-31-2003
In reply to: sailorswfe
Thu, 08-14-2003 - 11:35pm
Amber,

Yeah, I really do wonder how they get started!! And to be honest with you, we may still try the cold pack on his pack :) I doubt it can HURT the trying... maybe it will get those guys moving, lol.

Good luck to you!

Camille
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Registered: 05-18-2003
In reply to: sailorswfe
Fri, 08-15-2003 - 9:05am
Thanks for the info Camille. Hmmm I never thought about sitting in a chair that a pregnant woman just sat in...maybe I should try...LOL I think I'd try it all just in case ;)

Chrissy

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