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PMA: Why More and More French People Are Engaging Despite Increasing Wait Times

Four years after the bioethics law, the landscape of parenthood in France continues to transform. With a massive increase in oocyte cryopreservation requests and unprecedented donor mobilization, the Biomedicine Agency presents a hopeful report, though marked by significant waiting times.

Laura Simmons·4 min read·7/1/2026

DPO and Fertility: The Real Calendar to Understand Your Most Fertile Days

DPO, or Days Past Ovulation, is the favorite time marker for those seeking a positive test result. Understanding what is happening in your body during this phase allows you to better cope with the wait and optimize your chances of embarking on the great adventure of parenthood.

Amanda Foster·3 min read·6/27/2026

Goodbye PCOS, Hello SMOP: Why This Name Change Can Finally Improve Diagnoses

This is a small revolution in women's health announced at the European Congress of Endocrinology in Prague. Polycystic ovary syndrome is officially changing its name to SMOP, a major evolution for recognition and management of this condition affecting one in eight women.

Sarah Mitchell·3 min read·6/19/2026

The "Zero Trimester": The New Obsession That Begins Before Pregnancy Testing

On social media, a new trend encourages women to optimize every detail of their lives up to a year before trying to conceive. Dubbed the 'zero trimester', this concept capitalizes on fertility anxiety by imposing guilt-inducing and costly task lists.

Kevin Walsh·4 min read·6/10/2026

Can a Future Father's Stress Influence the Baby Before Pregnancy?

We know how much the lifestyle and mental health of expectant mothers are scrutinized before and during pregnancy. However, a recent scientific study reminds us that men also play a key role from the conception stage. Pre-conception paternal stress could leave a biological mark even in sperm, thereby influencing the very early stages of child development.

Laura Simmons·3 min read·6/2/2026