Getting pregnant is something most women take for granted, but couples struggling with infertility are faced with the pain of not being able to conceive so easily.

The surprising truth is that 1 in 6 couples have difficulty conceiving, making the dream of parenthood hard to attain for millions of people. Luckily, there are options available like hormone treatments and IUI/IVF, but these have many physical and emotional side effects and can be prohibitively expensive.

Couples who want to try an affordable and natural approach will be overjoyed to learn about The Stork^® OTC, an FDA-cleared, over the counter device that uses cervical cap insemination (this form of insemination has a recorded success rate of approximately 20% which is comparable to IUI).

The Stork^® OTC kit includes two pieces: a cervical cap inside of a condom-like sheath (the Conceptacle^®) which is used to collect the sperm and the applicator which is used to place the cap. After collecting the semen in the cap, the applicator efficiently and easily places it near the woman’s cervix, using a delivery system akin to a tampon. The cap stays in place, keeping the sperm where it needs to be, for up to six hours, then is easily removed with the attached cord.

In a recent efficacy study, post-coital data was collected demonstrating a 3.23 higher value of sperm concentration at the cervix compared to the value of sperm concentration with natural intercourse, for 85% of study participants.

With those percentages, The Stork^® OTC could be a huge help! I also love that it can be used in the privacy of home, doesn’t require a prescription and is sold at a price point most couples can afford ($79.99 for a single-use treatment).

While the journey to start or add to a family can be rocky, you don’t have to go through it alone. On Tuesday, December 8, at noon, there will be a special one-hour Twitter chat, focused on natural conception tips. We’ll discuss what is and isn’t working and will have the chance to win CVS gift cards. Join in using #TheStorkOTC.

Want to try this amazing conception device yourself? Enter to win it here:

 
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When it comes to parenting, sometimes words just aren’t enough.

Emojis are on the tip of everyone’s tongues (and thumbs!), and busy moms know a picture is worth a thousand words. Sometimes communicating a diaper blowout or your toddler’s public meltdown is best expressed in emoji form.

Luvs, a trusted name in diapers, has created the first custom emoji keyboard, the Momoji. Inspired by experienced parents and their affinity for emoji use, it allows them to easily express all the emotions that come with real-life parenting.

In addition to regular emoji, the Luvs Momoji Keyboard app is the first to offer access to the latest in emoji technology called Promojis (promotional emojis), making it possible to hunt for diaper deals and coupons. Through the integrated use of Promojis, Luvs is the first brand to share coupons, deals and special offers with consumers in a whole new way.

The Luvs Momoji Keyboard can be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store for iOS devices and Google Play for Android devices. Once downloaded, parents can use the Luvs emojis characters in SMS & MMS iMessage, Hangouts, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, WeChat, Tango, and Gmail.

To celebrate, Luvs and @iConnectIm are hosting the #Momoji twitter party on December 15, 2015 at 9:00pm EST.

They’re also sponsoring a giveaway! One winner will receive a $100.00 Amex gift card and one package of diapers (sizes 1-6 available). This giveaway will be open thru 12/24. Good luck!

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Living a healthy lifestyle is important to me. I try to get enough sleep, exercise regularly, and eat right. Yet even with the best of intentions, I still battle frequent illness, exhaustion, and digestive issues. After a lot of research, I stumbled onto the topic of probiotics.

Did you know that 80% of your immune system lives in your gut? It’s true, and if that delicate microflora balance is disturbed, all kinds of health issues can result. Taking a high quality probiotic can have a profound effect on creating the right amount of “good” bacteria.

There are so many supplement companies and I’ve tried many different brands; most offered disappointing results. I have since discovered that all probiotics are not created equally. Products need to contain lots of different strains to be effective.

A great one is made by Dr. Mercola Premium Products.

In addition to the Complete Probotics, I tried 2 other products:

Silver Solution

This is an unflavored liquid that boosts immunity. It contains these great features:

• Provides low concentrations of colloidal silver (10 PPM)
• Packaged in glass, not plastic
• No salt or protein impurities

Joint Support Gummies

These gummies are great for anyone who prefers chewables. They are cherry flavored but have no sugar. An alternative to chondroitin and glucosamine-based products, they contain 4 proven ingredients:

• BiovaFlex
• Zanthin
• Boswellia
• Hyaluronic acid

Want to try a one-month supply of Dr. Mercola Complete Probiotics? I have a FREE bottle available to give away!

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Who’s hungry for a new giveaway? If you love FREE lunches like I do, you will want to win a $20.00 Subway Gift Card! There are many ways to enter including answering this question:

What is your favorite sub? (Mine is a footlong turkey on honey oat bread.)

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