A fertility option means that you have a choice in your fertility. I am a very opinionated person, thus my passion to write.

My passion about human reproduction and pregnancy is what lead to this Stages in Pregnancy site - (and my large family!) I just want all women on this journey - whether or not you are having problems conceiving to know you do have the right to research this for yourself.

You may find that trying to get pregnant can be a stressful and frustrating time. I sure did, however when I became pregnant with my first baby I was clueless. I had no idea about what was going on in my body - and gave birth to my first baby prematurely at 35 weeks. I went on and conceived my 2nd baby two weeks after a miscarriage and gave birth to her prematurely at 36 weeks. They are both healthy and fine now - but wow, I sure wish I knew then what I know now!

I learned that just because you have 2 babies, doesn't mean that the third one will come along as easily. I experienced minor infertility during the months in conceiving my third baby. I was not sure why and that's when I really went on a major search - to seek out why I was having problems and what to do to correct them. I realized that if I wanted to figure this out I had to research it for myself.

I couldn't understand why other women would have miscarriage after miscarriage and nothing was done to determine why or to prevent another. They were told that nothing was wrong with them, but that these things just happen. I heard the song and dance of "Well, you have children, so there's no need to test why you can't have more." There is a reson for concern for the return of a healthy fertility after miscarriage.

Doctors are human too and can make mistakes. This is why it really is important to research everything about treatments and cures. It's smart to arm yourself with knowledge of what you're being treated for and question it. A lot of prescribed infertility treatments can be more harmful than good. If there's a natural alternative you should seek it out first because it would be easier on your body in the long run. Sadly most mainstream physicians don't practice or have much knowledge of natural remedies.

Fact is, if you have been trying to conceive longer than six months or if you've had more than one miscarriage then you owe it to yourself to find out every single fertility option available - both conventional medical and natural. Study on all aspects of fertility then make an informed decision about how to proceed. Do talk with your physician about it - but I also invite you to discuss it with a naturopath too - or a person similarly qualified. Cover all your options and hopefully you'll find the best treatment for you.