Tubal pregnancy is possible regardless of how you get pregnant. But there are some unique aspects to tubal pregnancy that pertain to cases in which IVF is used. Here are ten interesting facts about ... read more
This guest blog was contributed by Andrea Hingst, L.Ac. Dipl.O.M. The use of acupuncture to help overcome infertility is becoming more and more widely known, including the use of acupuncture during ... read more
The relationship between female age and fertility is well established and discussed extensively in previous blogs. But when it comes to male fertility, age is rarely discussed. So, do men need to ... read more
"Is my hCG level okay?" is a very common question of expectant mothers. Studies surrounding hCG levels done 14 days after egg retrieval in patients with day-2 transfers as well as comparing hCG ... read more
As I stalked my former CEO one day while he continued to meet with one person after another in his office, my stomach was doing flip-flops. I had trouble discerning if the tingles were a result of my ... read more
It is well documented in the IVF literature that it is necessary to administer progesterone (P) after egg retrieval. The two commonly used routes for administering P are with intra-muscular (IM) ... read more
You have finally reached your goal. Your pregnancy test was positive and you are on top of the world! And then…, you wake up one day and you’re so nauseous you can’t even think about food without ... read more
Methotrexate is a commonly prescribed medication used to treat ectopic pregnancies. Ectopic pregnancy is defined as any pregnancy growing outside the uterus. It is most commonly found in the ... read more
Nausea and Vomiting in pregnancy (NVP) affects up to 80% of all expectant mothers. This can leave you feeling isolated and negatively impacts your quality of life. From a physiological viewpoint, as ... read more
You just found out you were pregnant and you start telling your friends and relatives. Are you suddenly bombarded with DO’s and DON’Ts that make your head spin? Well read on! While some advice may be ... read more
