Tag: preconception

Navigating the Folate – Folic Acid Debate: What Every Future Mother Needs to Know

When it comes to preparing for pregnancy, the importance of sufficient folic acid intake cannot be overstated. This essential B-vitamin plays a crucial role in reducing the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs) – serious birth defects affecting the spinal cord and brain. The neural tube forms very early in pregnancy, at a time when […]

Enhancing Oocyte Quality: 4 Steps Towards Better Fertility

Prioritizing your health not only benefits your overall well-being but also plays a crucial role in enhancing oocyte quality. Incorporating four simple steps into your daily routine can significantly contribute to improving fertility outcomes and overall reproductive health.   Step 1: Embrace Relaxation Psychological stress can adversely impact oocyte competence by diverting blood flow away […]

Coffee during preconception: Is caffeine harmful to fertility?

There is a lot of information about how lifestyle and diet can affect fertility. However, when it comes to the consumption of coffee, latte macchiato or espresso, there are often contradictory statements.   The influence of caffeine on female fertility   Studies show that excessive coffee consumption can lead to longer waiting times for pregnancy […]