What is TORCH Infection and When Doctors Recommend Testing?
TORCH infection refers to a group of diseases that can be transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy, potentially causing serious complications. Despite common belief, TORCH testing is not a routine check for all pregnant women. Doctors recommend it only when abnormalities are found in the fetus via ultrasound or when the mother shows signs of possible infection. Understanding what TORCH disease is and when testing is needed helps ensure...
Tips for a Vegan Diet Without Affecting Pregnancy Planning
A well-planned vegan or vegetarian diet does not directly make it hard to get pregnant, but poor nutrition and lack of key fertility-boosting nutrients can increase the risk of infertility. Couples trying to conceive should ensure they get enough protein, iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12 to support hormonal balance and reproductive health. With proper planning and guidance from a fertility specialist, a plant-based lifestyle can still support a healthy...
A Link Between Perfume Chemicals and Difficulty Conceiving
Few people realize that something as simple as wearing perfume could negatively impact fertility treatment outcomes. Research has shown that certain chemicals in perfume, especially volatile compounds like phthalates and aldehydes can interfere with hormone balance and damage oocytes during IVF. For couples facing difficulty conceiving, avoiding scented products becomes a critical yet often overlooked step. That’s why every IVF fertility clinic with a high success rate, including VFC, strictly...
Struggling to Conceive? Ultrasound Misses Hidden Causes
Many couples appear perfectly healthy, regular menstrual cycles, normal weight, balanced hormones, yet still find themselves wanting to get pregnant but can’t. This situation, often described as “healthy body but not conceiving,” can be deeply frustrating. In most cases, these infertile couples face hidden biological factors that standard health check‑ups or ultrasounds cannot detect. Conditions like microinflammation, immune imbalance, or oxidative stress can silently interfere with embryo implantation. Understanding and...
Vitamins & Antioxidants to Improve Sperm Health
Vitamins and antioxidants play a crucial role in improving sperm health by protecting sperm cells from damage and supporting their proper development. They help combat oxidative stress caused by free radicals — one of the main factors behind low sperm quality and male infertility. By ensuring the body gets enough essential nutrients such as Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Zinc, Selenium, and Folic Acid, men can enhance sperm count, motility, and...
Why Is Embryo Care in the Laboratory the Heart of IVF?
The success of IVF depends greatly on what happens inside the laboratory, where embryos are carefully nurtured under precise conditions. Embryo care in the laboratory is considered the heart of IVF because it directly determines whether fertilizations, development, and implantation will succeed. By maintaining the perfect balance of temperature, humidity, gas levels, and advanced monitoring systems, embryologists can ensure embryos grow in the most natural and stable environment possible, maximizing...
Diabetes and Pregnancy: Risks and Tips for Having a Baby
Diabetes doesn’t just affect blood sugar, it can also interfere with your body’s ability to conceive. For couples planning to have a baby, untreated or uncontrolled diabetes may lead to hormonal imbalances, reduced egg quality or sperm health, and complications in early pregnancy. That’s why integrating a thorough infertility screening into your preconception plan becomes essential. In this article, we’ll examine how diabetes impacts fertility, share strategies to manage those risks,...