Assisted Reproductive technologies (ART) have shown astounding success, resulting in the birth of more than 8 million children or 1.5% of the population of the Western World. While the procedures results in the birth of healthy children, one outstanding question is the estimation of long-term risks following the use of these technologies. In fact, fetal…
Month: September 2021
COVID-19, Pregnancy and Fertility – What You Need To Know
As the COVID-19 pandemic endures as part of our everyday lives, there are important considerations for families and individuals planning pregnancy. First and foremost, pregnancy is a “high risk state.” This means that pregnant women who get infected with COVID-19 have more severe illness and face higher risk of complications including ICU admission, mechanical ventilation, and…