Pregnancy & Parenting
Navigate the incredible journey of pregnancy and parenting with expert insights, helpful tips, and valuable resources. From prenatal care to early childhood development, we are your trusted companion for all things related to growing and nurturing your family.
The Preconception Checkup: 7 Essential Questions to Ask Your OB-GYN
Schedule a preconception visit 3 months before trying to conceive to cover genetics, vaccines, fertility, chronic conditions, and STIs.
Fertility-Boosting Foods: How to Nourish Your Body for Conception
Nutrient-focused diet rich in folate, omega-3s, vitamin D and antioxidants gives both partners a better chance to conceive.
Planning Ahead: What You Need to Know About Genetic Carrier Screening
Carrier screening reveals inherited risks so parents can plan reproductive options, prenatal testing, and newborn care.
Your Body, Your Baby: The Ultimate Guide to Preconception Health
Get ready for pregnancy: checkups, 400 mcg folic acid, balanced nutrition, exercise, quit smoking, manage stress, and consider cord blood banking.
Beyond Count and Motility: The Hidden Impact of THC on Sperm DNA
THC can damage sperm DNA and reprogram genes, reducing fertility and raising miscarriage and developmental risks for offspring.
Cannabis and Embryo Viability: What Couples Should Know Before Trying
Cannabis can reduce sperm and egg quality, lower embryo euploidy, and double pregnancy loss risk; stop 60–90 days before conceiving.
Planning for Pregnancy? Why Men Need a 90-Day Cannabis Detox
Men should quit cannabis for 90 days to restore sperm count, motility, shape, and DNA before trying to conceive.
IVF Day 3 Crash: Paternal DNA & Cannabis
Paternal sperm DNA damage and men's cannabis use can cause embryo arrest at IVF Day 3.
ISSCR Guidelines: What Expecting Parents Should Know
Expectant parents must prioritize ethical standards and quality metrics when choosing cord blood and tissue banks.