Secondary Infertility and Problems Having another Child
Many people assume that their fertility worries are over once they have successfully conceived, carried and given birth to their first child. However, even if you had no issue falling pregnant the first or subsequent times, infertility can affect you later in life. While ageing is often a factor in secondary infertility, there are many […]
Nutrition and supplementation facts for preconception planning
During the famous Dutch famine of 1944-1945, the daily nutritional intake of pregnant women was reduced to only approximately 400-1000 calories, which is well under the 1800-2400 calories recommendation. As a result, infants who were subjected to mid or late gestation calorie restriction were born lighter. Later in adulthood, these children also experienced reduced glucose […]
Our pick – free Ovulation Calendar App
Tracking your menstruation cycle is important to get pregnant or avoid getting pregnant. There are just few days in each cycle that a woman can get pregnant – ‘the fertile window’. The most likely days to conceive are the two days before ovulation and the day of ovulation. Why should I track my period cycle? […]
Overseas Egg Donation – What to Know Before You Go
A shortage of donors and an increasing demand for eggs has encouraged more infertile couples to go overseas to find a donor, often at a fraction of the price. If you are thinking about finding an egg donor in another country, make sure you are aware of the laws and regulations of the country you […]
PCOS and its Impact on Fertility
PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is no joke. It’s a grim, unpleasant medical condition, and it’s a risk to fertility. PCOS affects a surprisingly large number of women. This condition affects women differently and it can reduce fertility. It can also cause “sub fertility”, a condition which directly affects the ability to get pregnant. PCOS is […]
PGT-A: A double edged sword?
The selection of the best quality embryos to transfer during in vitro fertilisation (IVF) is crucially important to maximise treatment success. Quality assessment is largely based on morphological features, such as the number and appearance of cells. However, these qualitative measurements are not the most reliable, as almost two-thirds of couples still do not get […]
Is there a link between natural killer cells and miscarriage?
Conceiving isn’t my problem…but I keep miscarrying. Are killer cells responsible? What do ‘killer cells’ do to cause miscarriage exactly? What is speculated to happen here is that the body’s natural override or suppression of NK cells in the blood may be effective, this allows conception. However, it is thought that NK cells present in […]
IVF Nutrition Plan
Should I consider an IVF nutrition plan When you’re considering or undertaking IVF nutrition is really important for your chances of success. Keeping it balanced A healthy balanced diet includes fresh foods from each of five food groups, and we mean ‘fresh’. Processed, frozen or even overcooked foods don’t offer the full benefit of the […]
IVF Success Rate Interpretation What You Need to Know
In Vitro Fertilisation can be a very evocative and emotionally charged topic. For many couples, IVF comes after a long period of uncertainty about their fertility and the process itself can also be long, emotionally taxing and expensive. Because of this, when women and couples embark on a journey of assisted reproduction, one of the […]
Low-dose aspirin to prevent preeclampsia
Recently in the media, Beyoncé (singer) and Serena Williams (professional tennis player) opened up about their experience with a potentially fatal pregnancy complication preeclamsia. So, what do these women have in common apart from being famous? They are both African American, both recently have given birth, and both had to deliver earlier then their due […]