Umbilical Cord Infections
The umbilical cord is the lifeline between the baby and mother during pregnancy. After a baby is born, a healthcare provider will clamp and cut the umbilical cord. This will leave behind a small umbilical stump, which typically dries up and falls off within the first few weeks of the baby’s life. Click here to read for FREE(English)
Nuchal Cords
A nuchal cord is a medical condition where the umbilical cord becomes wrapped around the baby’s neck during pregnancy or labor. The term ‘nuchal’ originates from the Latin word ‘nucha,’…
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is derived from the word “endometrium,” which is the tissue that lines the uterus. Endometriosis is a medical condition characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus.…
Inverted Y Chromosome
Genes are inherited from our parents. We receive one gene copy from each parent (one from the egg and one from the sperm). When the sperm fertilizes an egg, the…
BREAST CANCER GENES (BRCA 1 & BRCA2)
BRCA is a name derived from the abbreviation “Breast Cancer gene.” Breast Cancer gene 1 (BRCA) and Breast Cancer gene 2 (BRCA) have been found to influence a person’s chance…
Navigating Family Gatherings
Fertility treatments can be stressful and emotionally draining for couples who are trying to conceive. Failed stimulation cycles, failure to fertilize, repeated failed IVF cycle and miscarriage can cause serious…
Understanding Blood Types
Although it is something, we all take for granted, many of us know very little about the complexities of this precious fluid – blood. In particular, understanding its role in…
Understanding Reproductive Hormones
Hormones are natural substances produced in the body. Hormones act as “messengers” around the body, which travel through the blood stream and cause physical and chemical functions and processes within…
IVF Terminololgy
The world of IVF can sometimes appear to be a different language. Aneuploid embryos, GnRh antagonists, oocytes and intracytoplasmic sperm injects can hardly be considered everyday words! There is no…
10 Steps to Screening a Surrogate
Surrogacy is an arrangement often supported by a legal agreement, whereby a woman agrees to become pregnant, carry the pregnancy and deliver the child, all of this for another person…
All About sperm
Many different medical conditions and other factors contribute to fertility problems, and often there is a combination of causes. Overall, one-third of fertility problems are caused by male reproductive issues, one-third…
Getting Pregnant after a Miscarriage
What is a miscarriage? A miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy that occurs before the 20th week of gestation. A miscarriage can happen for many reasons, including: Problems…
Ectopic Pregnancy
What is an Ectopic Pregnancy? Fertilization normally occurs in the fallopian tube and then the smooth muscle contractions and the ciliary beat within the fallopian tubes assisting the fertilized egg…
Asthma & Pregnancy
Asthma and Pregnancy Asthma is the most common of the chronic disease that can cause complications in pregnancies. About 1% of pregnant women have asthma. Even if your asthma is…
Getting Ready to Get Pregnant
Now that you have decided to have a baby, what can you do to improve your chances of carrying a healthy pregnancy? Here are a few things that can contribute…
Boosting Sperm Count
Infertility affects about one in every 6 couples trying to achieve a pregnancy. It is estimated that one in every 3 cases is due to fertility problems in the male…
Checks & Balances
The importance of conducting thorough research and due diligence in surrogacy arrangements cannot be overstated. A recent case involving Theresa Erickson, underscores the need for individuals to be vigilant and…
