Pregnancy is absolutely possible with one fallopian tube, assuming you and the solo tube are healthy. In fact, as many as 85% of women who are at optimal pregnancy age (22 - 28) and who only have one tube conceive a baby within two years of trying consistently - even after an ectopic pregnancy. While women are usually born with two fallopian tubes, and both are used to … [Read more...] about Can I Get Pregnant With One Fallopian Tube?
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Exercise Guidelines During IVF
It’s normal to be afraid of just about everything when pursuing IVF treatments. It can feel like one wrong move will lead to a failed cycle. In fact, IVF success rates are highest for women and couples who adhere to general “healthy lifestyle” guidelines, including daily exercise. Multiple studies correlate regular, moderate-intensity exercise before and during IVF with … [Read more...] about Exercise Guidelines During IVF
Prenatal Care After IVF
There are no words to describe the joy, gratitude, and relief of knowing you're finally pregnant after IVF. Once that emotional rollercoaster settles into a more predictable rhythm, and you move through Weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4 of your pregnancy, it’s time to begin transitioning your sights from fertility treatment patient to prenatal patient. After IVF: Making the … [Read more...] about Prenatal Care After IVF
Preconception Tips for a Baby in 2022
Are you planning to get pregnant in 2022? Don’t take conception for granted. It’s best to prepare your body for pregnancy in every way you can. 7 Tips to Help You Get Pregnant This Year Here are seven tips to increase your chances of getting pregnant in 2022. 1. Schedule a preconception appointment with your OB/GYN Most women visit their OB/GYNs annually, answer … [Read more...] about Preconception Tips for a Baby in 2022
Fertility, Weight and a Healthy Pregnancy
A mother’s weight affects both her ability to get pregnant and the health of her pregnancy. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) states, “Many underweight, overweight, and obese women have no problem getting pregnant. But others will have problems conceiving, most often due to ovulation problems (failure to release eggs from the ovaries).” We appreciate … [Read more...] about Fertility, Weight and a Healthy Pregnancy
Managing Morning Sickness Naturally
The great news is that YOU ARE PREGNANT!!! Now, you get to practice gratitude as you suffer through one of the most common pregnancy ailments: Morning Sickness. Most of our clients are appreciative (to a point) of their first-trimester nausea, fatigue, and vomiting - but they’re also happy for any advice on how to manage morning sickness naturally. If this is your first … [Read more...] about Managing Morning Sickness Naturally
Fertility Health Resolutions for 2021
Is 2021 the year you plan to make your dreams of having a baby come true? These fertility health resolutions are a great way to prepare your body for pregnancy and create the optimal environment for a full-term pregnancy to blossom. 6 New Year Resolutions for a Healthy Pregnancy in 2021 Resolutions can be hard to maintain, especially if they require a major lifestyle … [Read more...] about Fertility Health Resolutions for 2021
Is an Egg Donor Pregnancy Different?
If you’re considering working with an egg donor to help grow your family, you likely have some questions and concerns about the process and what to expect. In particular, you may be wondering how an egg donor pregnancy differs from traditional pregnancies. Below are two key points to keep in mind. Medical AspectsWhen using an egg donor, the medical aspects of … [Read more...] about Is an Egg Donor Pregnancy Different?
When It Feels Like Everyone You Know Is Pregnant
Big life moments often feel like they come in groups. At one point, it may feel like everyone you know is engaged, then you’re planning out one weekend after another with weddings, and, suddenly, baby showers are part of the plan. Dealing with conflicting emotionsMany fertility patients know that it’s 100 percent possible to be happy for pregnant friends or family … [Read more...] about When It Feels Like Everyone You Know Is Pregnant
PCOS, Infertility and Pregnancy
With a range of symptoms that often fall under the radar of a proper diagnosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition many women are unaware they have until they struggle to conceive and/or carry a healthy pregnancy to term. Women who have PCOS have a higher risk of needing a C section. They are also at a higher risk for conditions such as gestational diabetes and … [Read more...] about PCOS, Infertility and Pregnancy