Parental Karyotyping — When It’s Useful
Parental karyotyping is a blood test that maps each parent’s chromosomes to check for structural rearrangements such as balanced translocations, inversions, deletions, or duplications.In plain English: it shows whether something in the chromosome layout—not the genes themselves—could be causing infertility, miscarriages, or embryo abnormalities. Where it fits: Usually ordered after recurrent pregnancy loss, severely abnormal […]
Male Fertility Nutrition — Antioxidants and Lifestyle
Key Takeaways Sperm health is highly responsive to nutrition, antioxidants, and lifestyle habits. Oxidative stress is one of the top causes of low sperm count, poor motility, and DNA fragmentation. Key nutrients—zinc, selenium, CoQ10, vitamins C & E, and omega-3 fatty acids—directly improve sperm function. Lifestyle factors such as sleep, exercise, weight, and toxin exposure […]
Expanded Carrier Screening — Interpreting Results
Expanded carrier screening tests your DNA for hundreds of inherited conditions — usually recessive or X-linked disorders — that you could pass on to a future child. ECS helps answer three simple questions: Are you a carrier of any inherited condition? If you are, is your partner also a carrier of the same condition? If […]
Language and Cultural Considerations
This article explains language and cultural considerations within the International Surrogacy & Cross-Border Care pathway. It focuses on the choices that genuinely influence outcomes, budgets, communication clarity, and timelines—so you can move forward with confidence. What It Is Language and Cultural Considerations, in plain English:How communication norms, language barriers, cultural expectations, and unspoken assumptions shape […]
Cumulative Success per Retrieval — The Metric That Matters
This article explains cumulative success per retrieval — the metric that matters within the Clinic Selection & Success Rates pathway. It focuses on choices that actually change outcomes, budgets, and timelines—so you can move forward with confidence. What It Is Cumulative Success per Retrieval — The Metric That Matters, in plain English: where it fits, […]
Gestational Carrier Contracts — Key Clauses to Include
A Gestational Carrier Contract (GCC)—sometimes called a Gestational Surrogacy Agreement—is the legally binding document between the intended parents, gestational carrier (GC), and her partner/spouse (if applicable). It defines rights, responsibilities, medical expectations, compensation structure, decision-making, and parentage pathways. This is the contract that prevents misunderstandings, ensures everyone is protected, and lays the groundwork for smooth […]
Single and Solo Parents by Choice — Support Structures
Key Takeaways Single and solo parents by choice represent one of the fastest-growing groups in modern surrogacy. Emotional, legal, and financial support structures are essential for long-term stability. Solo parents benefit greatly from community networks, digital resources, and professional guidance. Careful planning—especially around caregiving, time management, and post-birth support—improves readiness. Mental and emotional resilience is […]
Endometriosis Nutrition — Inflammation‑Aware Choices
Key Takeaways Endometriosis is strongly influenced by chronic inflammation, estrogen dominance, and immune dysregulation. Nutrition can significantly reduce inflammation and pelvic pain, supporting better cycle health and fertility. Anti-inflammatory foods like leafy greens, omega-3-rich fish, and berries help lower prostaglandins—the chemicals responsible for pain. Avoiding processed foods, sugars, and inflammatory oils reduces flare-ups. Small, consistent […]
Luteal Support — Vaginal vs IM vs Combined
This article explains luteal support — vaginal vs IM vs combined — within the IVF Protocols & Medications pathway. It focuses on the choices that genuinely influence outcomes, budgets, and timelines so you can move forward with confidence, not confusion. What It Is Luteal support is after an egg retrieval or embryo transfer, your body […]
Donor Matching Across Borders — Screening Equivalents
This article explains donor matching across borders — screening equivalents within the International Surrogacy & Cross-Border Care pathway. It focuses on the decisions that materially change outcomes, budgets, and timelines—so you can move forward with confidence. What It Is Donor Matching Across Borders — Screening Equivalents, in plain English:How to compare, translate, and verify donor […]
