Fertility & IVF Blog
Expert insights, practical tips, and emotional support for your fertility journey.
The Embryo Transfer: What to Expect
A complete guide to the IVF embryo transfer procedure including preparation, what happens during transfer, and tips for the two-week wait.
Foods to Eat and Avoid During IVF Treatment
A practical guide to the best foods to eat and foods to avoid during IVF, backed by research on how nutrition affects fertility outcomes.
Dealing with Pregnancy Announcements When You Are Struggling
How to navigate the pain of pregnancy announcements during infertility, with compassionate strategies for protecting your heart.
Yoga Poses That Support Fertility
Discover gentle yoga poses that may support fertility through stress reduction, improved blood flow, and hormonal balance, with guidance for each IVF stage.
Understanding Your IVF Blood Test Results
Learn how to read your IVF blood test results, from estradiol and progesterone during monitoring to hCG levels after transfer, with normal ranges explained.
What Happens During Egg Retrieval?
Everything you need to know about the IVF egg retrieval procedure, from preparation and sedation to recovery and potential side effects.
How Partners Can Help with IVF Injections
A practical, step-by-step guide for partners who want to help administer IVF injections, with tips for reducing pain and managing anxiety.
When to Consider Fertility Counseling
Signs it may be time to seek professional emotional support during your fertility journey, and what to expect from fertility counseling.
Acupuncture and IVF: What the Research Says
An honest, evidence-based look at acupuncture during IVF: what meta-analyses show about success rates, how it may help, and what to consider before starting.
The Two-Week Wait: How to Cope and What to Watch For
Survive the two-week wait after embryo transfer with practical coping strategies, know which symptoms to watch for, and understand what your body is doing.
Understanding Your IVF Medication Protocol
A detailed guide to IVF medication protocols including GnRH agonist and antagonist approaches, common drugs, and what to expect.
Essential Vitamins and Supplements for IVF
An evidence-based guide to the vitamins and supplements most commonly recommended during IVF, including dosages and what the research shows.