When the first ‘test-tube’ baby was born, it was widely hailed as a ray of for the people who have fertility issues which prevent them from having babies. The technique, called the In Vitro Fertility (IVF), has come a long way from that date. This is used when all methods to achieve pregnancy have failed. Infertility issues could be related to both females (like fallopian tube problems) and males (like poor sperm quality which is not able to penetrate the eggs).

This involves taking out the eggs from the ovaries of women and combining the sperm and eggs in the laboratory. When the egg gets fertilized, it is put back into the uterus of the woman. This is most commonly used technique in cases involving female infertility. If the males are infertile, then the sperm of the partner or the donor is directly injected into the eggs. Before doing the IVF procedures to make a woman pregnant, the pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is done to make sure that there are no genetic disorders. Another important aspect of IVF pregnancy is that the womb of the female shall be healthy to host the pregnancy. If that is not possible with the mother of the child, then the fertilization can take place in the womb of another woman. This is called surrogate pregnancy and the mother is called a surrogate mother.

The success rates of IVF pregnancy could be misleading. Some statistics might be based on only the positive pregnancy tests reports. Some others might be showing the ‘viable pregnancy’ rates which refer to the detection of heart beat of the child in the womb. Still, some other might be referring to the ‘live birth’ rates. But, there is no doubt that the success rates of these procedures have improved over the years.

One major IVF pregnancy complication is the possibility of multiple child births. There are also the issues pertaining to child birth defects. Apart from these, this procedure has been criticized on ethical grounds. Some countries have banned the use of IVF for HIV positive people. This has also faced criticism from a number of religious bodies and spiritual leaders on comparing this with man’s efforts to play ‘god’. Naturalists oppose this as being against the nature and compare it with the opening of Pandora’s Box with unforeseen problems for the mankind.

Whatever be the criticism, this technique offers a ray of hope for the couples wishing to have a baby of their own.

After marriage the next level to woman hood is pregnancy. Each one is unique and may face different pregnancy symptoms signs or signs. Depending upon the symptoms, the level of complications involved during the pregnancy can be determined. You may try the home pregnancy test to clear any doubts. In case the test is positive consult a gynecologist right away. Mentioned below is the checklist to some of the early pregnancy symptoms signs.

· Missing the mensuration cycle is the first and the foremost common symptom all of us may come across. The stomach cramp, little no bleeding will leave you guessing if you’re pregnant.

· Your whole body undergoes so many changes and the most noticeable change is sore breast. They become tender and swollen. The pain goes away in the months to follow.
· Dizziness and fatigue does not let you leave your bed early. You may feel tired and have mood swings. You feel low level of blood pressure and even faint at times. Eating healthy foods including fruits and increasing liquid intake can be of great help.

· Morning sickness which includes vomiting and nausea can stay all through the day. In fact at times, elderly women used it as a means to guess if a woman is pregnant. Taking small meals in short interval of time can help overcome it.

· Visiting the restrooms frequently, is a common sign and sometimes continues all through your pregnancy.

· Heartburn and constipation are a challenge to face during pregnancy and may last long all through pregnancy. No medicines should be taken without proper consultation with the doctor.

· Craving for a particular taste increases- eating too much of sweet things like chocolates or sour things like pickles. Also your all time favorite food can turn you down. With the consultation of the gynecologist proper vitamin supplements can help in such situations.

· Similarly, certain smell can sometimes be very annoying that may even cause vomiting. It happens due to hormonal changes taking place in your body.

Taking proper nutritional supplements can help overcome the uneasiness these pregnancy symptoms signs may cause. Knowing these signs will help you prepare well for next stages to come and plan your pregnancy calendar. Take out time to plan your routine activities so that you are not left exhausted by the end of the day. Also eating healthy food that can match the increased demand for nutrients needed by your body can help you enjoy a healthy pregnancy.

Once conceived, most women may face one or all of the above symptoms. A test always confirms pregnancy, for sure. From your first symptoms of pregnancy to the later stages, pregnancy calendar can be followed to know the progress for each stage, week and month.