TSH Targets Before and During Pregnancy
Key Takeaways The recommended TSH level before pregnancy is 1.0–2.5 mIU/L for best conception outcomes. During pregnancy, TSH targets vary by trimester but generally stay below 2.5 mIU/L. Thyroid imbalances can affect fertility, implantation, miscarriage risk, and fetal development. Regular thyroid monitoring is essential for pregnant women and gestational surrogates. Early treatment of hypothyroidism with […]
Intended Parent Profiles — Matching by Values & Goals
This article explains intended parent profiles — matching by values & goals within the Donor Options (Eggs vs Embryos vs Sperm) pathway. We focus on practical choices that shape outcomes, budgets, and timelines—so you can move forward with confidence. What It Is Intended Parent Profiles — Matching by Values & Goals in plain English: a […]
Anesthesia & Recovery — Safety and Comfort
This article explains anesthesia & recovery — safety and comfort within the Clinic Selection & Success Rates pathway. Though often overlooked, the quality of anesthesia care and the structure of recovery protocols can influence not just comfort, but also safety, cycle predictability, and embryo quality. Understanding these details helps you make choices that truly improve […]
Imaging Pathway — SIS, HSG, 3D Ultrasound, MRI
Key Takeaways The imaging pathway ensures a complete understanding of the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes before IVF or surrogacy. SIS evaluates the uterine cavity in high detail; HSG checks tube patency; 3D ultrasound identifies subtle abnormalities; MRI offers deep, high-resolution mapping of complex issues. Using multiple imaging modalities prevents cycle cancellations, repeated failures, and […]
Newborn Insurance — Adding Baby and International Parents
This is the part of the surrogacy journey where insurance shifts from pregnancy-related coverage for the gestational carrier to medical coverage for the baby, starting the moment they are born. For US-based intended parents, this usually means adding the newborn to an existing policy. For international parents, it often means arranging a stand-alone newborn policy […]
Loans and Lending Partners — What to Compare
Financing options for fertility, IVF, donor cycles, surrogacy, and related medical or legal costs. Loan products vary widely in interest rates, repayment structures, eligibility requirements, speed of funding, and whether funds can be used across multiple clinics and agencies. Where It Fits:Right after you have a treatment plan or surrogacy roadmap, but before locking in […]
Natural vs HRT FET Cycles
This article explains natural vs HRT FET cycles 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 and less confusion. What It Is Natural vs HRT FET Cycles in plain English:A comparison between two ways of preparing the uterus […]
Medication Dose Estimator — Safety and Disclaimers
Key Takeaways Medication dose estimators provide generalized ranges, not medical prescriptions. IVF dosing must always be customized by a licensed reproductive endocrinologist. Safety limits exist to prevent OHSS, poor response, and unpredictable outcomes. Estimators help you understand the logic behind clinical dosing, not self-dose. All calculators require clear medical disclaimers and usage guidelines. Fertility medication […]
Mediterranean vs DASH vs Plant‑Forward — What’s Practical
Key Takeaways The Mediterranean, DASH, and Plant-Forward diets all reduce inflammation and improve metabolic stability — two major drivers of fertility. Mediterranean is easiest for most people to sustain long-term and has the strongest fertility evidence. DASH offers structured control for people with PCOS, insulin resistance, or high blood pressure. Plant-Forward is excellent for antioxidants […]
On‑Site Andrology and IVF Lab — Why It Helps
This article explains on-site andrology and IVF lab — why it helps within the Clinic Selection & Success Rates pathway. Lab quality is one of the most powerful—yet least visible—drivers of outcomes. Understanding how on-site lab capabilities shape fertilization, embryo development, timelines, and cost predictability helps you make choices that genuinely improve results. What It […]
