Genetic testing at various phases throughout conception and pregnancy increases your chances of experiencing a healthy, full-term birth. Chromosomal and genetic abnormalities are the leading causes of failed conception, miscarriage, and failed fertility treatments. The more information we have about your genetic information, and that of...
Folic acid is essential throughout pregnancy, especially during the first trimester. This key nutrient supports the growth of a healthy brain, spinal cord, and nervous system and prevents other potential birth defects. Providing a nourishing environment for a healthy baby is one of the reasons we...
We consider fertility blogs a part of the infertility support network for those worried about or diagnosed with infertility. Knowing you’re not alone, reading words that feel like they’re spoken by a mind reader, and learning more about the various fertility treatment options in the...
The fertility treatment road almost always causes some level of stress and anxiety for patients. And, since most of them were already worried or anxious about infertility before they found us. That motivates us to help patients cope with emotional stress sooner - rather than later...
While fertility appointments can be many and daily, especially during IVF cycles, out-of-town patients still have a lot of downtime on their hands. Whether you’re here in Dallas-Fort Worth for your first rounds of infertility testing or you’re spending the next week or two preparing...
Individuals and couples undergoing fertility treatments quickly learn it’s a part-time job. And, when you consider the energetic and emotional aspects of the infertility journey, it may feel like a full-time job over time because the experience becomes all-consuming. So, what are the tricks to balancing...
If you’ve done your homework researching fertility treatment centers and treatment options, odds are you’ve come across phrases that read something like, “we provide continuous monitoring during your IVF cycle.” You’ve also read that patients need to clear their calendars to accommodate the daily appointments...
Some infertility diagnoses are fixed, and there is nothing you can do about them. However, increasing sperm quality to include count and motility may be in your control. Therefore, we encourage all couples trying to get pregnant to “prepare their bodies for pregnancy,” mainly through...
Postpartum hormonal surges take new moms on a wild ride. But then, combine that with lack of sleep, a healing body, and the demands of a newborn, and you can understand why new moms need so much support. Studies show that most new moms experience some...
Are you planning a fall trip to Dallas for a fertility consultation, treatment appointment, or for a cycle of IVF? If so, autumn is one of our favorite times of the year. You’ll have plenty of free time on your hands around your scheduled appointments,...