Category: IVF Treatment

Some couples experience no trouble at all conceiving a baby and then there are some for whom conception just doesn’t happen naturally. Infertility is one of the bigger hurdles you’ll encounter on your path to parenthood but thanks to today’s advancements in reproductive medicine it doesn’t mean the end of your dreams. In fact, you […]

In vitro fertilization isn’t new. In fact ever since the successful birth of baby Louise Brown nearly a half-century ago IVF has given hope to millions of infertile couples. At its most basic the process combines egg and sperm in a glass vessel (“vitro”). Fertilization occurs inside the vessel and once the embryo develops a […]

If you’re just beginning the process of finding the right Santa Monica IVF provider you need to find the clinic that meets all your needs. Journeying through treatment for infertility is an intimate time. You and your partner are vulnerable right now. Finding the Santa Monica IVF provider for your successful path to parenthood means […]

When choosing a fertility specialist, it’s not always an easy decision. In fact, there’s much to consider before you and your partner make your choice. In performing your due diligence its essential to review the clinic as a whole. After all these are the people with whom you’ll take the most important journey of your […]

If you’re preparing for an IVF cycle, you’re no doubt well aware of the stress that goes with such a procedure. But, of course, your commitment to the journey to have your child is strong. Keeping your stress at bay and helping the process along sounds impossible but when you make yoga a daily practice […]

Pregnancies conceived through IVF carry a slightly higher-than-average risk for birth before 40 weeks, the normal gestation term. Babies born before 37 weeks are preterm, but not necessarily premature. Most of the brain and lung development occurs rapidly toward the end of gestation. Doctors monitor babies’ development and tend toward early, but safe delivery for […]

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a form of assisted reproductive technology used for treating infertility. When you’re diagnosed with infertility, you and your doctor address the issues and, if possible, examine your treatment opportunities. IVF is a common treatment for many issues impacting your ability to conceive. But, if you aren’t familiar with the procedure […]

Those undergoing IVF do everything possible to ensure a successful outcome. For some people that means giving up certain vices like alcohol, coffee and fast food. Others may embrace the healthiest diet choices, switch to organic produce and give up any known inflammatory foods like red meat. But what about OTC medications? What do you […]

If you’re like most people, you reel a bit after a diagnosis of infertility. But then you begin investigating your options. One of those options, IVF, isn’t for everyone and, depending on your diagnosis, may or may not address your needs. But, for many couples and individuals IVF offers a successful option to grow their […]

It’s been said that IVF is a marathon and not a sprint. Sprints rely on quick bursts of energy and thought and are over in seconds. A marathon, on the other hand, is long, arduous and calls on a lot more inner reserve, both physically and mentally. You may think you can’t go on, but […]