HOPE Kids
Explores the meaning behind the word HOPE through a beautiful poem that is public domain by an unknown author. Kids version.
HOPE – What is…
Explores the meaning behind the word HOPE through a beautiful poem that is public domain by an unknown author.
Preconception Health
An exploration into “The six habits of highly effective patients”. These habits are useful for anyone trying to get pregnant.
Causes of Infertility
A brief overview of the many causes of infertility that affect people of all walks of life.
Basics of Human Reproduction
An explanation of the female reproductive system that will make it easier to understand what you and your doctor can do to help you conceive naturally or with the help of a fertility specialist.
Your Initial Appointment
For many people, visiting a fertility specialist is the first step towards a successful pregnancy. Knowing what to expect can help you navigate the tests and procedures more easily.
Ovarian Stimulation
An overview of some of the fertility drugs available to treat many of the conditions that cause infertility.
Inside The Lab
Enter the world of the lab and find out what happens to your eggs after they are retrieved.
IVF-ET
Taking you through the procedure known as In Vitro Fertilization, which involves the stimulation and removal of eggs from a woman’s ovaries. They are fertilized with sperm in a lab, and then the fertilized egg or embryo is returned to the woman’s uterus in a process known as embryo transfer or ET.
Intrauterine Insemination IUI
A look into Intrauterine Insemination, or IUI – a fertility enhancing procedure in which washed or concentrated sperm is placed directly into the uterus at the time of ovulation.
Risk of Multiple Birth
Examining the potential risks associated with multiple births. A single pregnancy resulting in a healthy delivery should be the goal of fertility treatment.
Third Party Reproduction
Third party reproduction is a method that uses another individual or couple in order to achieve pregnancy. It includes the use of donor sperm, donor eggs, or gestational surrogacy. This chapter discusses all three and the implications of each treatment.
Social Psychological Issues
This chapter looks at the psychological challenges of what you’re about to embark on.