Positive Steps Fertility

BY THE REV. BETTE J. KAUFFMAN, PH.D.

IS SUMMER THE BEST TIME TO GET pregnant? Cole Porter’s song, “It’s Too Darn Hot” argued chances to get pregnant improve as temperatures drop; yet on the flip side, many women deliberately try to conceive in the summer, so they won’t boil in their third trimester the following spring. After all, with summer in full swing and temperatures rising, regularly reaching the high 90 range, we’re all very aware of how hot things can get. However, summer weather isn’t the only thing bringing the heat—when thinking about fertility and family building, you may find yourself in the hot seat from family and friends asking about pregnancy plans, sweating it out waiting for the results of a pregnancy test, or reaching a boiling point of emotions when fertility hasn’t gone according to plan.

So how do you turn down the temperature? Seeking shade, icy treats, and air conditioning can help to beat the physical heat, while seeking answers from a specialist (Positive Steps Fertility, anyone?) can go a long way towards beating the figurative heat the unknowns of fertility can inspire (perspire?). There is no need to sweat about your fertility—just take the pressure off by talking with a specialist about your goals and getting answers with gentle, quick, affordable single visit evaluation (“Parryscope testing”). Plus, if you are worried about “boiling of sperm” (from boxers vs briefs to needing liquid nitrogen for freezing or banking sperm) or wondering about whether basal body temperatures actually help fertility, there are actually easier/ “more chill” solutions for getting results. From dispelling the myths, to finding answers, to implementing individualized plans, our team is here to help you reach your family building goals.

Interested in casually knowing about the best ways to weather the fertility journey? Check out the Positive Steps Fertility Facebook page, website, or support group (online 6p, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, with updated links posted on Facebook). And, if you want your own personal forecast, just give us a call—we’re always happy to help!

Stay cool out there this summer!

- The Positive Steps Family