Conceiving later in life – Is there an age limit for pregnancy?
You’re not alone if you have this question. Until recently, there was a clear age limit for pregnancy. Female fertility diminishes with age, and most women stop being able to conceive a few years before menopause. However, advances in reproductive medicine are making it possible for women to have a baby even after menopause.
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Egg freezing can protect your future fertility
Not so long ago, many women felt they had to sacrifice their careers, education and other priorities because they didn’t want to miss the chance to have a baby. Today, thanks to egg freezing, women have a tool to help delay motherhood until the time is right.
Because our fertility specialists are among the leading experts in fertility preservation,
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Two kids after failed vasectomy reversal: The Carro family’s story
Jessica Lovell, a former Las Vegas news anchor and reporter, was 35 when she married 43-year-old Tony, who runs a legal services company and was already the father of two pre-teens. When they decided to have kids together, Tony underwent surgery to reverse a prior vasectomy,
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How worried should you be about Zika virus and pregnancy?
As spring heats up and the mosquitoes come out, it’s time to start thinking about the risk of Zika virus. Zika can pass from a pregnant woman to her fetus, and may cause a birth defect called microcephaly, as well as other serious brain defects.
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“There were times when I wanted to give up, but the support I had during the IVF process pushed me through,” says Ashley, a young mother and former patient at The Fertility Center of Las Vegas.
Ashley and her husband Kenneth tried to get pregnant for two years. After four rounds of Clomid and trying everything to get pregnant naturally,
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IVF Success Rates and Choosing a Fertility Specialist
If you’re one of the tens of thousands of people each year who need in vitro fertilization to have a baby, choosing a care team is a big decision. For many patients, IVF success rates are a big factor when choosing a fertility specialist.
Thankfully,
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The world is diverse and beautiful. We love our international patients here at The Fertility Center of Las Vegas. In this week’s blog, we celebrate world fertility and the unique pregnancy traditions around the globe.
Birth Rituals and Pregnancy Traditions across the Globe
Asian fertility customs
China: The Chinese believe that the temperament and personality of the baby is affected by the state of the mother’s mind and body during her pregnancy.
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After your pregnancy announcement, you may be anxiously waiting to learn the sex of your baby so you can share it with your family and friends. You can do this by throwing a gender reveal party. Whether you are surprised by the sex of your baby or if you get started early with gender selection,
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After your fertility treatments are successful and you’ve gotten a positive pregnancy test, it’s time to start planning your birth plan and your parenting methods. A part of this planning includes the decision of whether or not you will breastfeed your newborn baby. Read about these breastfeeding benefits.
Why Should I Breastfeed?
Importance of breastfeeding for newborns
Breastfeeding not only provides basic nutrition to newborn babies,
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The egg donation process is a commitment, but it’s also a wonderful gift to an infertile individual or couple. Egg donors help people all over the world start their families. Here are some frequently asked questions about how to become an egg donor and what the experience is like.
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