by Dr. John Preston Parry | Jan 28, 2020 | Doctor's Blog
At Positive Steps Fertility, we have so much to be happy and thankful for in 2020. We see so many families throughout Northern Louisiana and Mississippi successfully have the babies they’ve been dreaming of. There is no greater joy than to be in the room when after...
by Dr. John Preston Parry | Dec 5, 2019 | Doctor's Blog
It is very hard to sing “For unto us a child is born” as a Christmas song, when deep down one is thinking about how that is not the case. Couples struggling with infertility often avoid parties or friends and family whom they think will pressure them about having a...
by Dr. John Preston Parry | Oct 7, 2019 | Doctor's Blog
Not everyone needs IVF. When trying to conceive (#TTC) for years without success, something is usually wrong. Despite all the stories of taking a vacation or losing weight, these don’t work for most people with true infertility. 80% of women conceive within three...
by Dr. John Preston Parry | Aug 1, 2019 | Doctor's Blog
So, does laughing really increase your chances of pregnancy? Let me start with saying that I know a lot of funny people who have never gotten pregnant. I’ve also met a lot about people who are really boring and dull, and yet they’re surrounded by kids! OK,...
by Dr. John Preston Parry | Jun 1, 2019 | Doctor's Blog
Despite stereotypes about women being more passionate about building families (“maternal instincts”), there are many men who deeply want to be fathers. Many men wonder whether their “swimmers are drowning” or in the “shallow end of the gene pool.” Fortunately testing...
by Dr. John Preston Parry | Apr 2, 2019 | Doctor's Blog
With fertility, do you have golden or goose eggs? Are they scrambled or just needing a little coddling? When trying to conceive, knowing what eggs are “in your basket” is essential to avoid being surprised. Though there aren’t good tests beyond age...
