Author: Dr. Mamta Dighe

IVF day is observed on July 25th which is the birthdate of the first IVF baby named Louise Joy Brown born in 1978 on this day.  Since then the technology used for IVF treatment has grown in leaps and bounds. …

Most people are aware that being overweight could increase the risk of certain health problems like diabetes or heart disease.  Being overweight or being obese occurs when there is excessive fat accumulation that could be due to increased caloric consumption,…

Maybe you and your partner have been trying to conceive but haven’t had “good news” for over a year? If you’re 35 or over, you may be more anxious than ever to start a family. Some couples may have experienced…

More and more women are open to plan their pregnancies. They may want to achieve their career goals, be financially stable, get married later in life, or have health issues.  Since the reservoir of eggs depletes in quantity and quality,…

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…