Tips & Advice

Folic acid is the man made version of vitamin B9, which can be found in a number of foods. The vitamin helps the body make healthy red blood cells, and if you are pregnant or trying for a baby, it’s recommended you take folic acid until you’re 12 weeks pregnant. Professor Luciano Nardo, founder of […]

There are a host of reasons why IVF may not work. NOW-fertility Founder Professor Luciano Nardo shares his expertise about why assisted conception treatment  doesn’t always result in pregnancy: There are a number of factors why IVF may not be successful. For example, we know that women under the age of 35 may have a

It takes two to tango, and a healthy pregnancy requires both a healthy egg and sperm. NOW-fertility founder Professor Luciano Nardo explains the role the quality of both an egg and sperm play in conception: Egg and sperm quality and embryo quality are very much linked. The mother’s age plays a key role in this.

Natural killer cells have been in the news recently, with some reports stating they can cause miscarriages and implantation failure. But what are natural killer cells, and is there any truth to these articles? NOW-fertility Founder Professor Luciano Nardo sorts fact from fiction: There has been some research that demonstrates that women with raised natural

People wanting to conceive often ask what the best diet is, and if becoming vegan will help. Cutting out all animal-derived food and drink is, of course, a personal choice. However, replacing some animal proteins, such as meat and eggs, with foods such as legumes, pulses, nuts and seeds, can actually reduce the risk of

Meeting with your prospective fertility consultant for the first time is potentially one of the more challenging healthcare appointments you are likely to experience.   If it’s your first experience of fertility treatment you’ll be wondering what to expect, and what information the clinic might need from you to begin your assisted conception journey. You