Fertility & Pregnancy

Fertility & Pregnancy · 7 min read

How Age Affects Fertility

This guide explains how both maternal and paternal age can play a role in reproductive risks and how Orchid is uniquely placed to help prospective parents scree…

Fertility & Pregnancy · 10 min read

All about embryo banking: a tool to help families plan

We discuss a tool to help couples plan their embryo banking cycles based on their age and goal family size

Fertility & Pregnancy · 5 min read

Can I Get Orchid's Screening on my Frozen Embryos?

Fertility & Pregnancy · 6 min read

8 Common pregnancy complications

The majority of pregnancies occur without complications, but some women may experience complications during pregnancy — find out what they are and how you can r…

Fertility & Pregnancy · 7 min read

What's in Orchid's Embryo Report?

This guide walks you through the tests you’ll see reported in a whole-genome embryo report and where to find this information in Orchid's customer portal.

Fertility & Pregnancy · 3 min read

Here’s what happens to an embryo grown in an IVF embryology lab

Stanford’s IVF lab director reveals how embryos grow in the laboratory and what happens each day during an embryo’s time in a petri dish.

Fertility & Pregnancy · 6 min read

What you should know about getting pregnant with PCOS

PCOS is the single most common cause of infertility due to ovulatory dysfunction. What should you know about it if you’re planning to get pregnant?

Fertility & Pregnancy · 6 min read

Should I transfer a fresh or frozen embryo?

Find out the difference between fresh and frozen embryo transfers and why freezing embryos has become the more favorable option in IVF practice.

Fertility & Pregnancy · 3 min read

A step-by-step overview of the IVF process

Here’s a timeline of what to expect during the IVF process — what each step entails and how long it all takes. If you’re considering IVF, this is the high-level…

Fertility & Pregnancy · 3 min read

How long will a frozen embryo last?

If you’re planning on IVF, you may opt to freeze your embryos for future use. How long can such a frozen embryo last in storage?

Fertility & Pregnancy · 5 min read

How to choose a sperm donor: Beginner’s guide for intended parents

If you’re thinking about building your family through sperm donation, here’s what you need to know about choosing an sperm donor and what you should consider in…

Fertility & Pregnancy · 3 min read

How do you treat male infertility?

Male factor infertility can play a critical role in the fertility of a couple — so how is male infertility identified and treated?

Fertility & Pregnancy · 4 min read

How to choose an egg donor: Beginner’s guide for intended parents

If you’re thinking about building your family through egg donation, here’s what you need to know about choosing an egg donor and what you should consider in you…

Fertility & Pregnancy · 5 min read

How Is Male Infertility Evaluated? What Sperm Analysis Looks for and More

Find out how fertility tests for men work from a Stanford IVF nurse — what goes on in diagnosing and improving male fertility.

Fertility & Pregnancy · 4 min read

When to see a fertility specialist

Are you considering a visit to a fertility clinic? There are many reasons to see a fertility specialist, and we’ve outlined some of the primary ones here.

Fertility & Pregnancy · 5 min read

Vaccines and pregnancy — what you need to know

What vaccinations do you need to consider before and during your pregnancy? Learn how to protect yourself and your child from common infectious diseases.

Fertility & Pregnancy · 2 min read

What questions you should ask your clinic before doing IVF

Thinking of doing IVF? A fertility nurse gives you the insider’s scoop on what questions she recommends you ask fertility doctors you’re considering working wit…

Fertility & Pregnancy · 4 min read

Things to consider about your thyroid levels and fertility

Many people link fertility to sex hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, but your thyroid hormones play a crucial role in fertility and conception, too. Fi…