According to the University of Saskatchewan, approximately 1.4 million Canadian women are diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), making it the most common endocrine disorders occurring in Canadian women. Yet, despite how common it is, PCOS is often under or misdiagnosed by a lot of healthcare professionals because the symptoms are so commonly associated with […]
The COVID-19 vaccine rollouts have been a hot topic issue since the vaccines were initially announced a few months ago. Naturally, expecting parents and people planning on getting pregnant have a few questions and concerns regarding the efficacy and safety of the vaccines based on their individual circumstances. If you’re planning on getting pregnant this […]
Weight can have a significant impact on all aspects of your mental and physical health, particularly when it comes to fertility. This article explains how obesity and being underweight can affect infertility and IVF treatment and how you can achieve and maintain a healthy weight that’s conducive to achieving a successful full-term pregnancy.How Being Overweight […]
After over a year of living in lockdown, quarantine, and a combination of the two, chances are that you’re probably itching to travel to some exotic destinations once it’s safe to do so. With vaccine rollouts underway in Canada and other parts of the world, the hope is that many of us will be able […]
What Is Secondary Infertility?Secondary infertility is when women and men who already have one or more children are unable to conceive another child for a variety of reasons. In order for the condition to be considered secondary infertility, the previous pregnancies must have occurred naturally without the intervention of fertility medications or treatments such as […]
Male and female infertility are fairly common conditions in North America. Infertility is generally characterized by the inability to naturally or artificially conceive a child after trying for about one year. There are a number of medical and lifestyle factors that can both directly and indirectly risk fertility. Male fertility risk factors can include low […]
Infertility is a common problem that both men and women face and it can be extremely disheartening for couples that truly want to have a baby of their own. Approximately 40% to 50% of all infertility cases are caused by male factor infertility. There are a number of medical and non-medical elements that contribute to […]
When it comes to conceiving a healthy baby, single women in Ontario and across Canada have more options than ever before. Some women want to become mothers and raise a child on their own without having to become a wife. Others simply haven’t found the right partner yet, but they want to get moving and […]
As you already know, pregnancy is divided into three trimesters. The first trimester (the first 12 weeks) is the most crucial time of any pregnancy as this is when the structure of the fetus and organ development begins. This is also the time when miscarriages and birth defects are the most common, which is why […]
The New Year is the perfect opportunity to make some big changes in your life and renew your resolutions. If you’ve wanted to start a family for a long time, but have been holding off until the right time in your life, then 2021 could be your year! Start this exciting new chapter in your […]
