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Miscarriage is the loss of pregnancy before the 20th week and it can be a traumatic time in your life In many circumstances there might not be any reason for its occurrence, making it very hard to cope with the…

Male infertility occurs if problems in conception are due to an issue in the reproductive capability of the male.  Male infertility could be due to an issue with the sperm itself or a problem with its delivery into the woman’s…

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a type of non-invasive treatment for infertility where the sperm are introduced directly into the woman’s uterus when she is ovulating.  In natural conception, the sperm travel from the vagina through the cervix, into the uterus…

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…