Couples who are struggling to conceive feel the expression “just relax and you’ll get pregnant” rather dismissive. Many people link stress with pregnancy, and science backs this up. Stress, even if it is not the only reason for infertility, causes changes in reproductive health, especially for the forming embryo. Trying to conceive leads to stress,… Continue reading Can Stress Affect Embryo Development? Here’s What Science Says

You might notice the word “blastocyst” mentioned a lot in success stories about IVF. Despite its scientific name, for parents and embryologists, it points the way to the next important step in a new life. At this point, the blastocyst, the embryo, reveals its potential. Learning about what a blastocyst is, how it develops and… Continue reading What Is a Blastocyst? Understanding the Process Behind This IVF Milestone

The growth and development of an embryo are real surprises and cause delight for many. It is amazing to watch how one cell develops into a complete human baby, which often appears more like technology from a fantasy film. What makes embryology cool is that embryos can form a heartbeat even before pregnancy is obvious,… Continue reading Top 5 Weird but True Facts About Embryo Development

To start an IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation), the focus is mainly on the doctors, when hormone shots, scans all come in, and culminates in the transfer of the embryo formed. However, in the lab behind the scenes, sitting quietly at his or her bench, is the person that is equally essential in ensuring that your… Continue reading The Unsung Hero of IVF: The Embryologist’s Role in Your Fertility Journey

Have you ever thought how a small cell transforms into a baby? And that is where embryology is needed- the science where the process of a single cell to a complete grown human being is solved. Embryology is more than interesting biology; it is important in the explanation of the occurrence of birth defects and… Continue reading How Embryology Helps Us Understand and Prevent Birth Defects