Once you get pregnant, it’s time to gradually transition from your fertility care provider to the OB/GYN of your choosing. Prenatal care begins at about the six-week point, and the sooner you meet with your OB, the sooner you can learn more about their labor...
Virginia Fertility & IVF is both proud and excited to announce our recent Excellence Designation from Aetna Institute. Not only is this a bright and shiny “gold star” for us as a fertility center, but it also means we are moving forward in our efforts...
Living a healthy lifestyle is a critical component of fertility, including your sleep habits. Questions about why we need sleep and what happens while we sleep remained largely unanswered until the last several decades. All we could do was theorize. Today, innovations in brain imaging and...
Is this the year you’re trying to get pregnant? Or have you recently found out you're pregnant after months or years of fertility treatments? Congratulations. This is an exciting time. Every aspect of your body’s wellbeing - including diet, exercise, and sleep - impacts fertility. The...
These seven mocktail recipes are not only delicious, but they’re also good for you! Cheers!...
Virginia Fertility & IVF has partnered with the Mother Tree Wellness Group to bring our community a fertility support group where women can stay connected as you each navigate your own fertility journeys. Come for support and connection and offer your insights and wisdom during...
Is this the year you planning to have a baby? If so, we recommend taking a few steps to optimize your fertility chances as much as possible. Fertility Focus: Schedule a Preconception Appointment While most women know they should observe annual wellness visits, including a woman’s wellness...
As third-party reproduction options opened the doors for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, those same doors opened for single men who desire a path to parenthood. While fostering and adopting are always options, many men prefer to have a baby that is genetically related to them. Also,...
Question: What’s the best time to have sex to get pregnant? A) As frequently as possible B) The day you ovulate C) A couple of times in the days leading up to ovulation D) C & A Answer: D If you are healthy with no indication...
The legalization of marijuana, or cannabis, in multiple states, combined with the rise of THC-centered vaping and “health-related” products, makes it feel like cannabis products are perfectly safe. While topical use to reduce muscle pain may be acceptable, we recommend abstaining from ingesting or inhaling cannabis...
