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…
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…
Unexplained infertility is when standard infertility testing hasn’t found a cause for infertility. All the diagnostic tests that were done still don’t reveal any answers to your burning question: why am I not able to have children? But this doesn’t…
Nowadays, more and more women are choosing to delay having children due to late marriages or career opportunities, or various other reasons. However, fertility declines with age and it is important to make informed choices in order to have children…
One way of improving fertility outcomes while undergoing fertility treatment is by practicing yoga. Fertility yoga has been gaining popularity as a tool for helping to boost fertility. Yoga is known for preserving and maintaining physical and mental health. Does…
Parenthood is considered an important milestone in a couple’s life. When “good news” seems to have passed you by, couples have the next “good news” – the chance to be able to conceive with the help of a fertility specialist.…
Infertility affects millions of people of reproductive age worldwide and impacts their families and communities. Estimates suggest that between 48 million couples and 186 million individuals live with infertility globally. For some couples, infertility issues may arise after having their…
It happens in 30% to 50% of the cases where couples have been actively trying to get pregnant and yet not able to succeed. Low sperm count is often the problem. The technical term for this is an odd-sounding word…