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Pregnant man is pregnant again

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to our RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!On June 29, 2008, the world’s first “pregnant man” gave birth to a baby girl. Ever since then, Thomas, Nancy, and Susan Beatie have lived in seclusion, refusing media appearances, and quite a bit of money, in order to [...]

Are frozen embryos healthier than fresh embryos?

IVF babies which developed from frozen embryos are much healthier compared to those which developed from fresh embryos. This is according to three different studies in three different countries in three continents, as reported by several news dailies, including the British paper The Herald.
Study #1:
A Finnish study observed that babies from fresh embryos have 35% [...]

Canadian guidelines for IVF released

Canadian fertility experts have released guidelines regarding the number of embryos to be transferred during an in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle. The guidelines were jointly published by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada and the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society.
IVF is a very tricky process. In order to increase the likelihood of success, [...]

59-year old Frenchwoman delivers triplets

An unnamed 59 year old Frenchwoman, of Vietnamese origin, gave birth to triplets on Saturday night. After seeking in vitro fertilization (IVF) in Vietnam, the woman delivered two boys and a girl by cesarean at a Paris hospital. According to a spokesman, “everything went smoothly.” The babies are healthy, weighing between 4 lbs 9 oz [...]

IVF in the next 30 years

Last July 25, Louise Brown, turned 30. The day was marked as a major milestone in science and medicine. You see, Louise is the first test tube baby – the first ever person born through in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Assisted reproduction technology (ART) has come a long way since 1978. Women of menopausal age can [...]

What’s with twins and IVF?

A few months back, I posted a list of 10 most common questions that a mom of twins gets to hear. I’ve been meaning to go through the list of questions but somehow there were other more interesting topics to write about.
A recent post by Mrs H on Lisa Marie Presley expecting twins sparked my [...]

Lesbian Couple Sues Over Birth of Twins…and Loses

On Friday, July 25th, Australian courts ruled that the unnamed Lesbian couple who underwent In-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment for one baby and instead got two, had no valid claim and dismissed the case. The controversial lawsuit has sparked outrage amongst many in Australia, with the couple, who insist that the unplanned twin birth had affected [...]

The first IVF baby turns 30

July 25th - 30 years ago from today, the first IVF baby was born in Britain. Louise Joy Brown was called the first “test tube baby”, a term that is today considered to be politically incorrect. We’ve come a long way in 30 years. Since then, millions of babies have been brought into this world [...]

Predicting IVF success

Everyone who has gone through assisted reproductive therapy, particular in vitro fertilization (IVF), knows the uncertainty of the procedures. “Will it work this time?” is the question that in many cases gets a disappointing answer.
IVF clinics all over are proclaiming their high success rates to attract hopeful couples. In truth, predicting the likelihood for an [...]

Acupuncture May Help Women Conceive

A recent scientific review shows evidence that acupuncture might increase the odds of conceiving when done right before or right after embryos are placed in the womb.
Acupuncture, or placing very thin needles at specific points on the body, has already been used to control pain and stress. Eric Manheimer, a researcher at the University of [...]

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