I am the surgery scheduler here at PREG and will help you make this process go as smoothly as possible. First, we will find a date that will work for you and your schedule. (Usually 4-6 weeks from now) I will also send you an e-mail with the hospital information and appointment times as we get closer to the day.…
New pregnancy procedure comes to Greenville
By Diane Lee – View full article on WSPA.com GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – There’s hopeful news for couples struggling to have a baby. It’s a new procedure that’s similar to Invitro Fertilization, but half the cost. And it’s recently come to Greenville. Scott and Laura Reichen did it 8 weeks ago and after nearly 4 years of trying to have…
HEY! from Greenville, SC!
Hey from Greenville, SC! We have a heart for children and those who struggle with infertility, and going though foster care and adoption process. Want to spread the message of hope and awareness to those going through that process. We discuss infertility and foster care in detail because we believe nobody should do this along. We are on a journey…
Chrissy Teigen Is So Over People Questioning Her Uterus
By Cavan Sieczkowski – View full Huffington Post article Chrissy Teigen is open about the difficulty of trying to conceive, but some people still don’t get it. Teigen has been candid about her journey undergoing in vitro fertilization and the emotional toll that process took on her while trying to get pregnant with daughter Luna, now 1 year old. The…
The Benefits of Sharing Your Infertility Story
Don’t ignore the opportunity to share your infertility story with others. Many of you are scared or embarrassed to talk about your struggle. I understand that. I’ve been there, so I really do. I know it’s a very personal choice. However, you can tell your story in a broad sort of way without sharing intimate details because let’s face it,…
What is a Monitoring Visit and Why is it Important?
What is a monitoring visit and why is it important? So your doctor has started you on Clomid or Femara and told you to schedule a cycle day 12 ultrasound. What is that for? You may have been prescribed these medications before by an OB/GYN and never had any ultrasounds or blood work. Why now? For most patients, by the…
What is a Monitoring Visit and Why is it Important?
What is a monitoring visit and why is it important? So your doctor has started you on Clomid or Femara and told you to schedule a cycle day 12 ultrasound. What is that for? You may have been prescribed these medications before by an OB/GYN and never had any ultrasounds or blood work. Why now? For most patients, by the…
Dear Infertile Me
Life has been pretty good for you. You have been blessed with a great family, always made good grades in school, married your high school sweetheart, and got your dream job as a kindergarten teacher. You have been pretty spoiled with getting the things you want in life…..and now you are ready for that next step, a precious baby. You…
What is PGT?
Popular culture, religious affiliations, and misconceived myths have all contributed in giving genetic testing the negative connotations of producing “designer babies”. Like many other aspects of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), the lack of knowledge often scares patients away from potential lifesaving procedures for their future families. Genetic testing is a powerful tool that should be considered as a methodology to…
Tubal Reversal or IVF?
A 38-year old patient asked PREG the following question: “Would you recommend a tubal reversal, or should I proceed directly to IVF?” Our expert embryologist, Heather Collins, replies: “At 38 years old I would recommend moving straight to IVF for numerous reasons. By definition, a tubal ligation is designed to damage or “tie” the tube to prevent the oocyte being…