This morning a friend of mine put up a touching social media post paying tribute to her cute dachshund that had recently passed away. It was very sad news since I know how much her dog meant to her. It got me thinking about our furry friends, the loving bonds we share with them and… Continue reading Do Your Furry Friends Give You Emotional Support During Infertility?
Author: Conceive IVF Hospital
It’s All About the Hormones: PCOS Relief Strategy #1
Do you suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? You’re not alone. According to the World Health Organization, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, affects 116 million women worldwide. Problems with regular ovulation are the leading cause of female infertility, and PCOS is the single most common ovulatory disorder, affecting 85% of women with ovulatory disorders. At its… Continue reading It’s All About the Hormones: PCOS Relief Strategy #1
My Favorite Go-To Fertility Smoothie
I love me a good smoothie. Throwing a bunch of healthy goodness into a blender and watching it magically transform at the touch of a button into a delectable potion of vitamins and minerals is pretty special, indeed. I started drinking smoothies on a regular basis about 5 years ago. This was before I even… Continue reading My Favorite Go-To Fertility Smoothie
Male perspective on Infertility
It takes two to make a baby, whether naturally or otherwise! However, the male side of things is often seen as the “silent partner” in the whole process. If you get pregnant naturally, all the emphasis immediately falls to the woman and her expanding tummy, and even in assisted fertility, doctors tend to direct questions… Continue reading Male perspective on Infertility
PICSI (pronounced as “Pixie”)
Senior Embryologist Ferhath describes in this video a brand new technique – PICSI. It’s marvelous in being able to select mature and good quality sperms for the ICSI procedure. The principle behind this ingenious technique is a smear of the egg’s hormone is plastered onto the bottom of the dish. To this hormone only mature… Continue reading PICSI (pronounced as “Pixie”)
Where to Get the Emotional Support You Need During the Holiday Season While on a Fertility Journey
It’s that time of year again, folks. The holiday season. Also known as, the emotional minefield when on a fertility journey. The holidays can be very difficulton this path. I’ve written about this before. While you might feel alone, sad, angry, bitter, despondent or in despair about our journey throughout the year, these feelings can… Continue reading Where to Get the Emotional Support You Need During the Holiday Season While on a Fertility Journey
Birthday blogging – fertile thoughts as I turn another year older
Happy New Year one and all! Welcome to the first Slow Swimmers and Fried Eggs post of 2018! Wow, what a difference a year makes. I never thought I’d be writing a blog, living in a beautiful house or be facing redundancy this time last year, but here I am and all those things… Continue reading Birthday blogging – fertile thoughts as I turn another year older
Practicing Responsibility As We Approach the 40th Anniversary of the 1st IVF Baby
Cheers, dear readers, My how time flies! I am surprised to learn that we are fast approaching a massive milestone of the 40th anniversary (and thus birthday) of the first In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) baby ever born: Louise Brown, July 25, 2018. I remember as a youngster learning the term “test tube baby” and… Continue reading Practicing Responsibility As We Approach the 40th Anniversary of the 1st IVF Baby
Piling on the pressures during infertility
I’d planned to write on a different topic this week but found myself drawn to the subject of expectation as I looked around at my unrecognizable house strewn with laundry, dirty plates and half-drunk cups of tea. What we expect from life and how it turns out to be can look vastly different – I… Continue reading Piling on the pressures during infertility
Make your Morning a Fertile one !
Oh, Breakfast, I have such a love-hate relationship with you. In the morning, sometimes it’s so hard to find time to eat breakfast. Think about it, we’re rushing around, trying to get out the door, rushing to get to the bus stop before we miss the bus, getting our stuff packed with what we need… Continue reading Make your Morning a Fertile one !