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Vitamin D and fertility: How vitamin D can help you get pregnant
Adequate levels of vitamin D contribute to the optimal functioning of the body not only during the treatment of infertility using assisted reproductive methods (for example, IVF), but also when trying to get pregnant naturally. This is because it helps the production of sex hormones and the proper functioning of the reproductive system. In women it supports the correct course of ovulation, in men it improves the quality of sperm
4 min reading · ArticlesProgesterone during IVF and pregnancy
Progesterone is a female reproductive hormone. Its production begins in small amounts already during the maturation of the follicles, increases after the formation of the corpus luteum and rises steeply in pregnancy.
6 min reading · ArticlesIncrease your well-being during the fertility period
Practical tips from the webinar with our fertility coach Katharina Appia.
4 min reading · ArticlesThe Best Yoga Poses to Promote Your Fertility
"Relax, and it will happen." This is the least helpful advice or advise you will ever hear if you're struggling with infertility. If only it were that simple, right? What about some specific relaxation tips? One of the methods is yoga.
4 min reading · ArticlesHow to answer the question “When will you have children”
If you haven't heard this question before, you're one of the lucky ones. The phrase "When will you have children" or "When will there be more" is something that everyone of reproductive age encounters. It's hard to get it if you don't feel like having a baby yet, even harder if you've been trying for a long time. So how do you respond to these types of questions?
3 min reading · ArticlesHow to prepare for the first IVF
Trying to have a baby is exciting and thrilling for some, but for couples who repeatedly fail to show two lines, trying to conceive causes considerable stress and worry. That's why, in today's article, we've decided to give you an insight into how to prepare for the first IVF without losing your mind.
2 min reading · ArticlesAMH and its relation to fertility: why should you get tested?
Hormones rule the body. You probably already know the function of the most "talked about" ones like progesterone, oxytocin, insulin or hCG, but AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) is often forgotten in the context of reproductive health. You should definitely be aware of its existence, especially if you are planning to get pregnant in the future. It is the most important hormone in relation to a woman's fertility.
5 min reading · ArticlesRelieve stress with meditation and promote your fertility
Get rid of stress and worries and increase your chances of getting pregnant. Stress is one of the factors that contributes to problems with conception. And of course, mental well-being is also very important for couples undergoing IVF treatment. Even just a few minutes of meditation a day can help you relax.
2 min reading · Articles5 New Year’s resolutions for those who did not welcome a baby this year
A new year, new hope. Who needs hope more than couples who have been trying for a baby unsuccessfully? As all IVF fighters know, miracles rarely happer 'overnight' in this world. So let's take a look at what steps you can take to help these little miracles happen.