In a recent retrospective study published in Scientific Reports, researchers from China investigated the effectiveness of low-dose aspirin (LDA) in reducing adverse pregnancy outcomes in the special case of twins conceived via assisted reproductive technology (ART). They found that while LDA could effectively preclude preeclampsia (PE) without a significant bleeding risk, it could not prevent specific…
What are the Chances of Getting Pregnant from Precum? The common answer is your chances are very low. However, there are rare cases where living sperm can be present in the precum and conception subsequently possible. Precum is one reason that we suggest that all couples who are not trying to get pregnant use a condom the whole…
A positive pregnancy test means a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is present indicating a pregnancy. Pregnancy tests can either be urine or blood tests, but the most commonly used are urine tests. Urine tests are accurate, and have nearly the same accuracy as blood tests, but they are considerably more economical. Urine tests can…
Let’s First Look at How Pregnancy Happens To understand how to get pregnant, you need to understand the processes that take place before nidation. To get pregnant ovulation must take place. This occurs when a mature egg is released from the ovary, pushed through the fallopian tube, and is available to the sperm for fertilization. The lining of…
Baby making isn’t complicated if you and your partner have good fertility. When desiring to get pregnant, the most important thing is to have sex when you’re most fertile which is typically around week two to three of your menstrual cycle in those with regular ovulation. There are a variety of ways to track your fertility…
What are the Chances of Getting Pregnant from Precum? The common answer is your chances are very low. However, there are rare cases where living sperm can be present in the precum and conception subsequently possible. Precum is one reason that we suggest that all couples who are not trying to get pregnant use a condom the whole…
Can You Get Pregnant if You Have Sex During Your Period? Most likely you will not get pregnant having sex while on your period. That’s because your ovulation time is several days away decreasing any chances of getting pregnant during this time. However, there are exceptions. This applies to women who have a typical 28 to 30 day or longer cycle. If…
In vitro fertilization, also called IVF, is a complex series of procedures that can lead to a pregnancy. It’s a treatment for infertility, a condition in which you can’t get pregnant after at least a year of trying for most couples. IVF also can be used to prevent passing on genetic problems to a child. During in…
Low birth rates have become a serious problem in many developed countries throughout the world, with Japan being a prime example. In Japan particularly, aging and stress have led to a massive rise in infertility, which now affects one in every 4.4 couples. To find a workaround this condition, many couples have now turned to…
Geri® Pregnancy-rate-boosting technology The Geri time-lapse incubator uses cutting-edge technology to individually manage the culture conditions in each chamber, creating a safe and ideal environment for the development of embryos. Geri® was developed to facilitate improvements in the regulation of optimal stability conditions. These conditions include temperature, gas management, warning functions, and light…
