Author: Dr. Mamta Dighe

For a sperm to fertilize an egg, the head of the sperm has to attach to the outside shell of the egg and push itself through to the inside of the egg called the cytoplasm where fertilization can finally take…

Folic acid is produced synthetically to mimic a naturally occurring B9 vitamin called folate.  It is an important component of a holistic nutrition for pregnancy program. Folate helps the body to make red blood cells and is also needed for…

The two-week wait after IVF is the time period between the day of embryo transfer and the day to find out if you are pregnant.  The IVF treatment itself was packed full with appointments with the doctor, ultrasounds, and taking…

After having had your first child, you may think that conceiving the next child will happen as easily.  But in some cases, this may not be true. Secondary infertility occurs when you are not able to conceive or carry a baby…

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder of the endocrine system in women. It can lead to an imbalance in hormones which, in turn, may have implications on the metabolic, reproductive and psychological systems.  Why is it sometimes difficult to…

Cigarette smoking has been associated with many health risks impacting respiratory and cardiovascular health.  While there are 600 ingredients that can be used in cigarettes, when burned, they produce over 7,000 chemical compounds of which at least 69 are carcinogenic1. …

Everyone knows about the importance of nutrition during pregnancy.  But a healthy diet can also be beneficial for conception.  Even if we eat the healthiest of meals, our food will likely fall short of several crucial vitamins that are important…

Stress can be defined as any type of change that causes physical, emotional, or psychological strain or tension.  Everyone experiences stress to some degree or other and the way we respond to it can affect us in various ways.  Stress…

Trying to conceive can sometimes be a stressful and disheartening process especially if even after a year of trying there has been no success.  It often leads couples to look at natural ways to improve the chances of conception like…