Chicken pox while you are pregnant?
These days, chicken pox is just another childhood disease that can be vaccinated against, at least in the United States. Most adults have had chicken pox as children, and many...
Tubal pregnancy - when the embryo nestles in a fallopian tube
In normal pregnancies, a fertilized egg will make its way from the fallopian tubes to the uterus, and will start nestling itself into the endometrium the lining of the uterine...
Unplanned pregnancy - what now?
An unplanned pregnancy can certainly be a shock! If you have just found out that you were pregnant, and you were not trying to conceive, you are likely to face...
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome - risk factors
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) is a possible complication of fertility medication that is prescribed to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs during one cycle. When OHSS shows up, it...
What motivates women to become surrogate mothers?
Surrogacy is without a doubt a complex and fascinating subject. Ethical, legal, psychological, and financial questions all come together when discussing surrogacy. It is hardly possible to have a neutral...
Pregnant and looking after toddlers
Everyone who has ever been pregnant knows that there is a long list of pregnancy signs and symptoms that can make women feel a bit under the weather. From morning...
Frozen embryo transfer (FET) procedure
Frozen embryo transfer is an option for families who have remaining embryos from previous cycles of IVF, or for those who are hoping to become parents through embryo adoption. With...
Trying to conceive after depo provera
After we published our post "What is depo Provera?", a reader warned us about the long-term side effects of these hormonal birth control injections. Depo Provera is an injectable contraceptive...
Erectile dysfunction and male infertility
Men who suffer from erectile dysfunction and would like to become fathers are faced with some difficulties. Fortunately, erectile dysfunction does not have to be a reason why a man...
What are the most practical baby clothes?
When you are expecting your first baby, it can really help to know in advance what baby clothes are the most practical because looks are important, but nothing is as...