Trisha

When you are in your 40s and trying to get pregnant. You are often told that the chances are pretty slim. Those who already have children have to put up with comments from people asking them why they are still trying for another child at their age. But only people in their shoes can know the longing that they may have for another child. For those…[Read more]

Intended parents come from all different backgrounds. Many are same-sex couples or hopeful single parents who are ready to start a family. While others have struggled for years with infertility and have exhausted their fertility treatment options. However, all of these intended parents have one thing in common. A strong desire to add to their…[Read more]

There are possible early warning signs of infertility. There are also risk factors. Things that make it more likely you may have difficulty getting pregnant. While many couples will have no signs or symptoms. If you do have any, you should talk to your doctor sooner than later. Infertility is defined by how long you have been trying to conceive…[Read more]

Surrogate motherhood is not without controversy. With people having strong beliefs on both sides of the issue. There are benefits of choosing surrogacy. And it fits the personal style of many women. If you fit the criteria for becoming a surrogate mother. You might explore the positive aspects of surrogacy. When using the process of surrogacy to…[Read more]

Surrogacy is emerging as a popular option for helping couples with fertility issues start or grow their families. A surrogate is a woman who carries and delivers a baby for an infertile couple. And can be a friend. Family member or volunteer. All surrogates undergo extensive physical and psychological screening to insure their suitability. There…[Read more]

Endometriosis is a mystery. An enigma! We do not know the origin of the disease. We do not know why it causes such extreme symptoms in some women. And not in others. The treatment options vary. let’s be honest. A bit “hit and miss”. And, unfortunately, because endometriosis is associated with menstruation, sex, infertility, and pain (all taboo…[Read more]

For women considering serving as a surrogate. Perhaps the best way to familiarize themselves with the process is to hear about it from a woman who’s been through it. I have always enjoyed being pregnant. I’ve had three children of my own and I even enjoy giving birth. I know not all women feel this way, but to me pregnancy and childbirth are fas…[Read more]

There’s no denying your odds of getting pregnant are far lower now than they were just a few years ago. After 45, experts say, it’s almost impossible to get pregnant using your own eggs. At the same time. Many 40-plus women do get pregnant. Some using fertility treatments and some not. And there may be benefits to waiting to have children. For…[Read more]

Rules on surrogacy vary from country to country. Which can lead to pitfalls and complications for would-be parents. The practice is banned in many countries including Germany, Italy, France and Sweden. In other countries, such as the UK and Australia. The laws are more complex. Paying for a woman to carry a child is legal in about 19 US states.…[Read more]

It is generally believed that getting pregnant is hard after 40 years of age. This includes difficulty in conception. Higher risk of miscarriages and pre-term births and high rate of complications during pregnancy. A number of research studies concluded that although the fertility rate decreases with age. A lot of females can still become pregnant…[Read more]

Decrease ovarian reserve can also decrease the chances of Pregnancy. Decreased in ovarian reserve is mainly caused due to the aging of the ovaries. As the age increases, there is a decline in the eggs produced in the ovaries. In few cases, the patients can have a diminished ovarian reserve but intact ovarian function. There are different…[Read more]

Surrogacy is a fertility option for parents-to-be who are unable to have children of their own or for whom pregnancy would pose too much of a health risk. Using a surrogate mother, a couple or a single parent can have a child using the sperm and eggs of their choice. Either from themselves or from a donor. To have a child genetically related to…[Read more]

Female age is important when considering probability for getting pregnant. Increased infertility rates with aging are well documented and apparent in our society. The real issue is egg quantity and quality. Which translates into embryo quality after fertilization. As women wait longer to have children. More couples have fertility problems due to…[Read more]

Now is the time to plan your Surrogacy Journey. And here are 4 actionable ideas. Especially if you haven’t set goals. First, Develop your goals first! Second, make yourself focus. Third, Make Small Decisions. Fourth, work backwards. Develop your goals first. Now is the time to shape your future. What do you want out of your Surrogacy Journey? S…[Read more]

Although in general, chances to conceive a child are retained after three or more miscarriages. Factors related to subfertility of both partners have an important impact on the outcome. Therefore, prolonged time to pregnancy should result in preventive gynaecological care from the first miscarriage on. So that fertility can be preserved as best as…[Read more]

For those who decide that surrogacy is the right option for building a family. It is important to obtain legal services throughout the surrogacy process. An attorney needs to be retained to create a contract between the intended parents and the surrogate. Often referred to as the surrogacy agreement. IVF (in vitro fertilization) clinics require a…[Read more]