Grief & Loss
Grief is a natural response to losing a loved one. Individuals experience loss in a variety of contexts and situations.
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Folate Vs. Folic Acid: Which One is Better When TTCing?
When it comes to preconception and prenatal health, folate may be best and folic acid is not too far behind.
Summer 2023 Research Intern
My name is Olivia Walsh, and I have completed my first year of undergraduate studies at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec and will start my second year this September. I am a student in the Faculty of Arts & Science, majoring in Cognitive Science (neuroscience stream) and minoring in English. I am very excited and grateful for the opportunity to work as a research intern at Tripod Fertility this … Read more
Keep a connection with your partner when going through fertility treatments
In the beginning, planning a family is one of the most exciting things to happen to a relationship. First, there is the new excitement of adding to your family; then, however, if you do not conceive in the first 3 to 6 months (or 12), that excitement starts to decrease, and it may take the … Read more
Things to Know About Intrauterine Insemination
Intrauterine insemination, also known as IUI, can help couples with unexplained fertility struggles conceive a child. A good fertility team will suggest IUI as a potential treatment option if this could be beneficial in your situation. To really understand this insemination process, it is important to start right from the beginning. What exactly is IUI? … Read more
Secondary Infertility – How you can build your family.
Secondary infertility is the inability to get pregnant or carry a baby to full term after having previously been pregnant and given birth without the need for fertility treatment or assistance. This can take couples by surprise and most people with secondary infertility had a relatively easy time conceiving before. This scenario is more common … Read more
Signs and Symptoms after your Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)
During the two-week period between your frozen embryo transfer (FET) and pregnancy test, several symptoms like menstruation may arise. However, it is completely okay to have no symptoms after your embryo transfer. Everyone is different and each person has different signs or symptoms. Moreover, let’s uncover some of the symptoms you may experience after your … Read more
Trying to Conceive? What Is the “Normal” Sperm Count to Conceive?
Along with initial fertility tests, your fertility specialist will want to evaluate your male partner’s medical history and reproductive health, typically starting with a semen analysis. Now let’s look at what this means when you are trying to conceive. Male Infertility Firstly, a male fertility workup is the recommended first step in your fertility journey. … Read more
5 Tips for Coping with Infertility over the Holidays
The holidays – the time of year filled with cheer, shopping, cooking, and loved ones. Yet for those struggling with infertility, this season also brings a hyper-focus on the everyday reminders of family. While surrounding yourself with the spirit of the holidays, it is important to take care of yourself at the same time. Here … Read more
What to expect at your first fertility assessment
The fertility assessment is one of the first steps in your fertility journey. This in-clinic visit is vital to determining your reproductive goals, assessing your reproductive health, and developing a personalized fertility treatment plan. It can be challenging and disappointing when natural conception is unsuccessful, especially when you are not sure why you are having … Read more
