Pregnancy
Week 37 of pregnancy: What changes are there in the baby and the mother?
In week 37 of pregnancy, the baby continues to grow. If birth occurs in week 37 of pregnancy, it would no longer be considered premature. Read more
Nutrition and fertility: shortening the time to achieve pregnancy
An international study reveals that following a preconception dietary pattern rich in vegetables, fruits, and nuts can significantly reduce the time needed to achieve a pregnancy naturally, increasing the chances of conception in the first year. Read more
Damaged sperm DNA: impact on IVF, ICSI, and insemination
A systematic review assesses the impact of sperm DNA fragmentation on fertility. The results show a lower clinical pregnancy rate in IVF and artificial insemination, and a strong link with the risk of spontaneous abortion in ICSI cycles, suggesting the need for specific tests. Read more
The role of men in assisted reproduction techniques
The woman gets most of the attention when a heterosexual couple visits a fertility center. However, the man's role should not be in the background, but both should feel involved and active to achieve a common vital project such as having their baby. Read more
Second month of pregnancy: symptoms in the mother
When a woman is 2 months pregnant, she is likely experience the impact of hormonal changes, something that may alter her emotions. However, physical body changes aren’t noticeable at a glance yet. Read more
What Happens during Your Sixth Month of Pregnancy?
Month 6 of pregnancy marks the end of the second trimester. Symptoms become more annoying, and you are recommended to take special care of your health and the baby's. Read more
Health in pregnancy: nutrition, care and potential problems
For good health during pregnancy, it is important for women to attend all prenatal check-ups, take care of their diet and maintain proper hygiene, among many other recommendations. Read more
What is meant by egg vitrification and what are its advantages?
Vitrification or "freezing" of eggs is the assisted reproduction technique that allows preserving a woman's fertility until the moment she wishes to become a mother. In this way, the eggs remain vitrified in liquid nitrogen at -196ºC until the woman decides to use them to become pregnant. Read more
40th week of gestation: a pregnancy almost at term
If it has not happened before, the pregnancy is close to term and labor is about to take place. The woman will go to monitors to analyze the baby's well-being and, if the specialists consider it appropriate, labor will be induced. There are many discomforts that the woman will have in the 40th week of pregnancy. Read more
What's the Difference Between Zygote, Embryo & Fetus?
Embryonic development consists of different stages. From fertilisation to birth we distinguish between zygote, embryo, foetus and baby. Specifically, the term embryo is used until the 8th week of gestation, after which it is called foetus until the baby is born. Read more
Pregnancy tests with ingredients you have at home - are they reliable?
Throughout history, humans have developed various methods to find out whether a woman is pregnant or not, using ingredients that are easy to find at home. Here we highlight the most curious ones, always bearing in mind that they do not have scientific evidence and their results are not reliable. Read more
What is the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and how long does it last?
The luteal phase is a phase of a woman's menstrual cycle in which her body prepares for a possible pregnancy. If pregnancy does not occur, the end of the luteal phase triggers menstruation and the beginning of the next menstrual cycle. Read more
