How Fertility Tourism Can Help You Build Your Family

Dreams of parenthood can sometimes feel out of reach when facing fertility challenges at home. For many couples and individuals, the path to building a family may require exploring options beyond their local healthcare system. Fertility tourism—the practice of traveling to another country for reproductive treatments—offers hope and expanded possibilities for those looking to build a family of their own. At Chedid Grieco, we understand your desire to start or grow your family. With 30...

What to Expect During Your IVF Journey: A Step-by-Step Guide

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Silvana Chedid on August 31, 2026 Starting in vitro fertilization brings a mix of hope, curiosity, and questions about exactly what happens next. IVF follows a defined sequence of steps, from initial testing through ovarian stimulation, monitoring, egg retrieval, fertilization, embryo development, transfer, and the wait for a pregnancy test, each with its own appointments, timing, and physical experience. Knowing what happens at each stage, and what your body may feel...

An Intended Parent’s Guide to the Brazilian Technique and How It Has Transformed Fertility Treatments

For many intended parents the journey to parenthood is filled with hope, uncertainty, and a desire to find the most effective fertility treatments available. In recent years, a ground-breaking method known as the Brazilian Technique has become increasingly popular. This technique not only improves success rates of fertility treatments but has also become a game-changer for intended parents struggling with infertility worldwide. With over 30 years of experience in reproductive medicine, we...

What Are Your Fertility Options as a Single Intended Parent?

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Silvana Chedid on August 31, 2026 Becoming a parent is a deeply personal journey, and as a single intended parent, you have more options than ever to help you achieve your dream of building a family. Because of the advancements in fertility treatments and supportive legal frameworks, individuals who are not in a relationship can now explore paths like egg or sperm donation, surrogacy, and assisted reproductive technologies to build their families. Whether you are just...

Debunking Myths About Prenatal Genetic Screening

Prenatal genetic screening can be an important part of the pregnancy journey. However, this important step is often surrounded by misconceptions that may lead to confusion or anxiety. Our team of fertility experts can address some of the most common myths about prenatal genetic screening and provide you with clear, accurate information. Whether you are expecting a baby or simply want to learn more before beginning your journey to build a family, understanding the facts behind these screenings...

Tips for Managing Stress While Undergoing Fertility Treatment

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Silvana Chedid on August 31, 2026 Fertility treatment is stressful for most people who go through it, and that reaction has little to do with how well someone is coping. Uncertainty about the outcome, hormonal medication, financial pressure, and long stretches of waiting tend to land in the same months, and the combination can wear on even the most resilient patients and couples. Recognizing why treatment feels this way is the first step toward finding coping...

Breaking Down the Latest Advancements in Egg Freezing Technology

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Silvana Chedid on July 31, 2026 Vitrification, the flash-freezing method that largely replaced slow-freeze protocols, is the single advancement that changed egg freezing the most, pushing post-thaw egg survival rates above 90 percent in published outcomes data. That single shift in laboratory technique is why egg freezing moved from an experimental option to a mainstream part of fertility planning within about a decade. At Chedid Grieco, we track these developments...

The Role of Nutrition in Fertility Treatments: How Diet Can Impact Your Chances of Success

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Silvana Chedid on August 31, 2026 Diet does not replace fertility treatment, but the foods you eat in the months before and during a cycle can support some of the same biological factors your care team is already managing, including hormone balance, egg and sperm quality, and how your body handles the physical demands of treatment. Nutrition is one part of a much larger picture, and it works best alongside medical care, not instead of it. At Chedid Grieco, our team...

What Are the Benefits of Using Frozen Eggs

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Silvana Chedid on August 31, 2026 Frozen eggs give you a way to hold onto your reproductive potential at its current stage, so that if you decide to pursue pregnancy later through IVF, you are working with eggs retrieved during a younger, often more fertile period rather than eggs collected at whatever age you eventually try to conceive. The practical benefits that follow from that, more flexibility in timing, a wider range of options for building a family, and the...

What to Know About Transporting Embryos Overseas Back to the US

Transporting embryos from a fertility clinic abroad back to the United States involves far more than logistics. It requires a careful understanding of federal regulations, strict documentation, and coordination between multiple clinics, couriers, and legal frameworks. For families who have undergone fertility treatment overseas, the process of bringing their embryos home can feel overwhelming, but it is entirely achievable with the right guidance and an experienced clinic on your side. At...