The answer to the question, how to get pregnant, may seem like an overly obvious, but how does a woman get pregnant? The human body is wonderfully complex, and conception is full of tiny, intricate steps that are contingent on many factors – from getting the timing just right to having all the components in working order […]

Fertility and Ovulation Fertility is defined by the ability of a woman to conceive and bear children through normal sexual activity. Ovulation, on the other hand, refers to the actual day in a woman’s menstrual cycle when pregnancy is possible and occurs when hormone changes trigger an ovary to release an egg. A woman’s fertile […]

Age and Fertility When you are trying to conceive, it can be daunting to look at the charts that indicate your chances of getting pregnant in your 20s, 30s, and so on. But how do age and fertility go together to really affect a woman’s ability to have a baby? “Your biological clock is ticking” is an […]

Stress and infertility don’t go hand in hand, but stress can make it more difficult to conceive and even affects men too! So, what is it about stress and trying to conceive? Having a hard time getting pregnant can be a real stress itself. While staying calm and letting nature take its course is much […]

Are you wondering if there’s a pre pregnancy workout plan you can follow to help you conceive? While there isn’t one specific exercise or series of exercises that will increase your fertility, introducing a healthy lifestyle can help increase your chances of success. Maintaining a healthy body weight is not only important for overall health, […]

Cryopreservation is a method of freezing eggs, sperm or embryos to store for future use. Follicles are fluid-filled sacs that contain immature eggs. Insemination is the introduction of semen (sperm) into the egg. Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI):  A sperm is injected directly into each egg to fertilize it. ICSI is pronounced: ick-C. Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used […]

Have you been trying to get pregnant or are you just starting to try? If want to give your body the very best chance of conceiving, there are important, yet natural ways to increase fertility that you can do on your own and feel amazing in the process. FERTILITY In the U.S., 10-15% of couples […]

Are you experiencing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome with fertility treatment? As with any medicine or medical treatment, fertility medication comes with its own set of side effects that vary from person to person. In most cases, they’re on the minor side – issues like bloating, headaches, and mood swings, which are understandably uncomfortable, but nothing worse […]

MALE INFERTILITY CAUSES You don’t hear about it as often as its female counterpart, but infertility is not just a female problem. While statistics tend to focus on the woman, it is important to note that male infertility diagnoses are just as common. In fact, male infertility (or a combination of the male and female partner both […]

If you are experiencing infertility, you are not alone. Many people wonder how to treat infertility, especially if they’ve received the diagnosis. You aren’t alone. One in eight couples experience trouble getting pregnant or carrying a pregnancy to term. Infertility is defined as being unable to achieve pregnancy after one year if a woman is […]