Ladies, Take Note Of These Hormonal Changes During Pregnancy
Hormonal changes during pregnancy: When you are pregnant, your body goes into overdrive. The blood volume increases, the immune system alters to guard the growing foetus and hormones flood our system. Take note of
Post Pregnancy Skin Conditions: Effects On Skin After Having A Baby
During pregnancy, a woman goes through many changes. From change in size of the body to skin the changes are endless. After giving birth to the child, a mother may experience some skin conditions.
Fertility inducing benefits of dark chocolate
World chocolate day is celebrated every year on July 7. When consumed in large amounts and frequently chocolate will cause weight gain, consumed in moderation and the right kind of chocolate certainly has
3 lifestyle habits that ruin the chances of pregnancy in women
Smoking- Smoking is seen as a potential health risk for a woman before and during pregnancy. Smoking increases the risk of miscarriages and adversely affects hormone production and environment in the uterus. Risk
Lifestyle habits that ruin the sperm count in men
Staying up too late- Research suggests that lack of sleep may lower production of the hormone testosterone which is essential for sperm production. Keeping your cellphone in your pocket- This habit can affect
Fertility and lifestyle connection
Fertility and the way you live go hand in hand. Here are few factors that can affect your fertility chances: Obesity- Those extra pounds can have an impact on your hormone production, making
The effect of weight on female fertility
How does being overweight affect a woman’s fertility? There is a direct link between obesity and difficulty in conceiving. Obese women are three times more likely to suffer infertility and have lower success
Foods not to consume while undergoing fertility treatments
Saturated fat or transfat- Food items that contain saturated fat also have sodium and cholesterol which leads to infertility due to obesity. Coffee- Since caffeine is a diuretic, it can lead to water
Foods to consume while undergoing fertility treatments
Vitamins and nutrients: Food cannot satisfy all our nutritional needs hence a balanced diet may not be enough. Cooking methods modern diets and altered eating habits leave us in need of nutritional supplements to
Risks associated with late pregnancy
Off late, older couples are hoping to have a child, especially older women. How safe is it for an older woman to conceive? What are the risk factors associated with the kind of pregnancy?The
There is a belief that certain foods help increase a man’s sperm count, is this true? If so which foods can help?
You are what you eat – is not only important for the woman who plans to carry the baby but also for the man wanting to father a child. As a fertility expert
Fertility Yoga is one of the best ways to support reproductive health
As professional success has become one of the greatest priorities among modern day individuals, stress and its associated health problems have also become increasingly prevalent. Even though their consequences may not be visible
Taking the fear out of infertility
Pregnancy, by itself is understood well by most of us. A woman conceives when her egg is fertilized by a man's sperm to form an embryo. This embryo then implants itself into the
What tests are needed for IVF?
The number of tests before an IVF cycle may seem too many, however they are important to help your doctor plan and perform the cycle. Routine tests include: Ovarian reserve testing. Blood tests
Myths couples have before coming to an infertility expert.
Pregnancy is result of a complex combination of factors and events. Many people will have stories to tell you and a lot of them are wrong! Here are some fertility myths you may
Pros and cons of using menstrual cups
Pros and cons of using menstrual cups Menstrual cups are growing popular these days, but do you really know what they are? They are silicon or rubber cups in the shape of
5 Myths Women have when about their fertility
Infertility and men are not related: This is one of the most common myths women have when they visit a fertility clinic, in fact, it surprises most people to learn that infertility is
Unusual ways your body hints for infertility
Pros and cons of using menstrual cups While there are a few obvious warning signs in both women and men that speak of infertility, there are some few unusual ones, which one may
What can I expect when I go for IVF treatment?
IVF today is a proven, preferred and helpful tool for those couples who are not able to conceive naturally. When you start IVF treatment, you go through a lot of steps involving, blood
Are there any dos and don’ts while undergoing IVF treatment?
IVF can be a daunting process that needs involvement at a physical, emotional and spiritual level. Very often the uncertainty of what will happen next is worrisome as not every woman will give
The link between PCOS and Fertility
Worldwide, about 20 percent women of childbearing age group suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder that affects their menstrual pattern and ability to have children. Fortunately, this increasingly common health
Should all IVF babies have a paternity or maternity test?
The biggest worry in every IVF patient’s mind is the possibility of a mix up in their eggs and / or sperms and /or embryos with someone else’s, meaning that the baby that
Infertility: The Why, The How and More
The anxiety of a childless couple is understandable. Amid free advice, that flows from every nook and corner, are the intrusive questions. Often, the couple is too shy to ask the doubts and
Debunking Myths about Male Infertility
Infertility is a complex and often misunderstood condition, which is why there's so much confusion surrounding it. For 1 in 6 couples, infertility issues are an obstacle to parenthood. There is no dearth
How to protect your fertility?
I am often asked ‘how age affects fertility?’ The biological fact is that fertility declines with age in both the sexes. While female fertility is rapid after the age of 30 and drastic after
