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...

How Alabama’s New IVF Ruling Could Affect Your Journey to Parenthood

In February 2024, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are legally children under the state's wrongful death statute, a decision that briefly halted in-vitro fertilization (IVF) services across the state as clinics weighed the legal exposure of storing, discarding, or transferring embryos. Alabama lawmakers responded quickly with legislation shielding IVF providers and patients from liability, and clinics resumed services within weeks. Even so, the underlying legal question the...

Egg Donation Abroad: Pros and Cons of International Donation Programs

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Silvana Chedid on August 6, 2026 Egg donation programs outside the US can offer real advantages, including access to a broader donor pool, shorter wait times, and lower costs, but they also come with different rules around donor anonymity, parental recognition, and the legal process for bringing your child home. Understanding both sides before choosing a program is the best way to protect your family and your treatment timeline. Egg donation abroad has become an...

The Role of Nutrition and Lifestyle in IVF Success

What This Page Covers: Nutrition: Diets rich in antioxidants and Mediterranean patterns improve IVF success, while high-fat, sugar-laden diets harm outcomes. Lifestyle: Balanced exercise, stress management, quality sleep, avoiding toxins, and steering clear of substances enhance IVF chances. Weight Management: Healthy weight maintenance, neither overweight nor underweight, is crucial for optimal hormone levels and IVF success. Chedid Grieco: With 30 years of experience and nearly...

United States or Brazil: Which Country Offers More Affordable and Equally Efficient IVF Treatment Options to Intended Parents

When it comes to starting a family, many couples face challenges and turn to assisted reproductive technology, such as IVF treatment, to fulfill their dreams of parenthood. However, the cost of IVF treatments in the United States can be a major barrier for intended parents. This has led many to look beyond domestic borders for more affordable yet equally effective treatment options. Among the myriad of international options, Brazil emerges as a compelling choice due to its comparatively lower...