The IVF journey to becoming a parent can be challenging, exhilarating, and stressful, as you go through all the procedures necessary to achieve a successful embryo transfer. But as anyone who has undergone fertility treatment knows, the journey doesn’t stop there. After an embryo has been transferred to the uterus, the patient has to wait around [...]
If you’ve never considered having a child before, you may not be aware of everything that goes on when you’re pregnant. Some individuals or couples find that when they fall pregnant, they’re woefully unprepared for the decisions they need to make. Some people aren’t ready for pregnancy and the new life it brings. Those people need [...]
What a joyous moment when your pregnancy test comes up with a positive result. From conception to birth, pregnancy can feel like a rollercoaster ride. There are so many things to think about to get ready in time for the new arrival, and baby brain doesn't always help matters either. There are so many things happening [...]
The online world is brimming with articles and tips when it comes to being active during pregnancy and specific ways to adapt your lifestyle in order to stay active during that nine-month journey. As for women who are trying to conceive, there’s a little less information to rely on, especially regarding exercise and physical activity in [...]
For women struggling to get pregnant or dealing with unexpected challenges during a pregnancy, social situations can be complex to navigate. Furthermore, emotional and psychological stress associated with fertility and pregnancy challenges can affect friendships and your relationship with your partner. This article explores ways in which women and their partners can cope during difficult times [...]
Ask any parent and they’ll tell you: you can never be too prepared when it comes time to bring your baby home. From clothes to accessories to bath products, there’s always something new parents find themselves in need of when they first bring a baby into their lives. The good news? While late-night Amazon Prime orders [...]
Most of the women that were fit and working out before pregnancy, even during the pregnancy to some extent, tend to have ambitious plans regarding their postpartum days. To get rid of the few extra pounds and get in the shape within a few weeks sounds fairly easy, but most of them face the facts quite [...]
Stretch marks are a result of over-stretching of the skin, which can be caused by pregnancy, rapid weight gain and puberty. Of course, most of these unappealing marks are caused by pregnancy, since an estimated 90 percent of pregnant women end up with them on their abdomen, upper thighs and buttocks. This is just the body’s [...]
Infertility can be a challenging issue for couples trying for a child of their own. Thanks to incredible advances in medicine, however, infertility in many cases can be readily overcome. That's not to say the process will be easy, particularly for those who turn to in vitro fertilization (IVF). As you think about whether to undergo [...]
