Take these proactive steps to minimize male infertility risks

Male infertility is a growing concern among couples trying to conceive. While various factors can contribute to fertility issues, adopting a healthy lifestyle and making informed choices can significantly reduce the risk. Here are some effective strategies to minimize the chances of male infertility.

1. Maintain a Healthy Weight: Obesity is linked to hormonal imbalances that can affect sperm production and quality. A balanced diet and regular exercise can help maintain an optimal weight and improve overall fertility.

2. Avoid Smoking and Excessive Alcohol: Tobacco and excessive alcohol consumption negatively impact sperm count and motility. Quitting smoking and moderating alcohol intake are crucial steps toward better reproductive health.

3. Limit Exposure to Toxins: Prolonged exposure to environmental pollutants, chemicals, and radiation can harm sperm quality. Wear protective gear when

Tips for Healthy IVF Pregnancy :know from the best IVF specialist in New Delhi

Becoming pregnant through IVF is a beautiful journey filled with hope, excitement, and some understandable anxiety. Over the years, I’ve seen countless women turn their dream of motherhood into reality, and one thing remains constant—a healthy pregnancy begins with mindful care and small, consistent habits. 

At Mother's Lap IVF Centre New Delhi and Mumma's Blessing IVF and Birthing Paradise in Vrindavan the best IVF treatment centrers in New Deklhi NCR and Best Birthing centre in Agra, Vrindavan under the best IVF specialist best gynecologist Dr. Shobha Gupta, here the tips for healthy IVF pregnancy

1. Prioritise a balanced lifestyle

Your body needs the right environment to nurture a pregnancy. A diet rich in proteins, fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats supports both embryo growth and your overall well-being. Avoid processed food, excessive caffeine, and alcohol.

2. Take prescribed medications on time

IVF pregnancies often require hormonal support, especially in early weeks. Never skip your medicines or alter doses without consulting your fertility specialist.

3. Manage stress deliberately

Stress can impact hormonal balance. Simple practices like

Why World Doctors’ Day Matters: Reflections by Dr. Shobha Gupta

Every year,  National Doctors’ Day stands as a heartfelt reminder of the commitment, compassion, and tireless efforts of doctors who dedicate their lives to healing others. As a fertility specialist, I, Dr. Shobha Gupta, have witnessed firsthand the immense emotional and physical challenges that come with the responsibility of restoring hope and nurturing life. This day allows us not only to express gratitude to the medical fraternity but also to reflect on the deeper purpose of being a doctor.

The journey of medicine is not just about prescriptions and procedures—it’s about empathy, resilience, and walking hand-in-hand with patients during some of their most vulnerable moments. Whether it’s the joy of helping a couple become parents after years of struggle, or the quiet strength we offer in difficult times, the role of a doctor extends far beyond clinical walls.

World Doctors’ Day is also a call to support the well-being of doctors themselves. The long hours, emotional toll, and immense pressure are often carried silently. As we continue to care for others, it’s equally important that we care for ourselves and each other.

Let us use this day to celebrate the spirit of healing, to thank

Everything about Male infertility

Male infertility is the issue in 20 percent of cases of infertile couples. So it’s important for your partner also to be involved in the process and to undergo testing, too. A semen analysis can tell doctors about sperm motility, shape, and concentration, all of which can play a role in fertility. It is important to understand that men undergo fertility problems as well and have a biological clock too, like women. Their biological clock is definitely very different to that of women’s as they undergo deterioration in the fertility levels much later, around their 60s whereas women face it during their early 30s. 

There are several contributing factors but it’s often difficult to get to the root of the problem. The Contributing causes for male infertility are: 

Let’s talk about myths and facts about infertility

There are many myths associated with infertility and IVF treatment. Today let’s burst some myths and consider facts about it.

Myth No.1: Infertility is a psychological problem, not a physical one!
Fact: Friends and family may suggest that infertility is due to you being under stress or due to worrying too much. While infertility is usually a condition of the reproductive system, in 30% of cases the cause is unexplained. Stress in any situation is never good for your health and studies indicate that time to achieve pregnancy can be reduced and success rates for achieving pregnancy increased by cutting down on stress. Start relaxation techniques such as yoga or meditation

Lets discuss some Do’s and Dont's of IVF Treatment

There is lots of information available across internet and around on what you should do

during IVF treatments and what you shouldn’t. Remembering all that information might be difficult and confusing as well as time-consuming. So, for your convenience, this article describes you a helpful list of that and addresses all about it. You might be currently undergoing IVF treatments or you might be planning to undergo fertility treatments, whatever the case might be you are in the right place. We at Mother’s Lap IVF Centre address your all kinds of infertility problems. Our clinical excellence is marvelous and our centre has been awarded several times as best IVF centre in Delhi-NCR. It is the finest choice for IVF as it comprises world-class facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, and extensive expertise of most qualified infertility specialists to attend your medical needs, it ensures to restore the hope and happiness in your life.

Here is the list of Do’s during IVF treatment:

1. Understand the process: Being aware and knowing about the IVF process results in you being personally confident to undergo IVF as it is a complex process with a sequence of procedures to achieve pregnancy. IVF takes two weeks for finishing one cycle. A process called egg retrieval is involved in IVF, where a woman’s eggs are retrieved from the ovary and are fertilized with a sperm which results in an embryo. Once the embryo is developed, it is again transferred back into the uterus which results in pregnancy. Now, this is what the process is all about.

2. Understand your hormone levels: It is vital to know that your hormones will be on the edge during the whole process and your emotions will undergo a roller coaster ride as you have to deal with unusual bouts of sadness, anxiety, and uncertainty when you have to make major decisions. Understand it is all normal under the current situation, though it cannot be avoided but can be minimized if you can bring it under control.

3. Follow the instructions: It is always advisable

The best infertility treatments at Mother's Lap IVF Centre

Many thanks to the advanced technology today infertility treatments are like God stepping

in the life for the all the couples who are unable to become parents on their own. All infertility treatments involve bringing the husband’s sperm and the wife’s egg together. This can take place in a woman’s womb or in a laboratory, and there are differing levels of complexity, care and techniques needed.

Let’s see below a short introduction to the 3 most common infertility treatments:

Intrauterine insemination (IUI)

IUI is usually the first line of treatment in most infertility cases. In this treatment, the wife is given hormones to help her ovulate (discharge mature eggs from the ovaries) at the right time, while the husband’s semen is collected, washed (motile sperms separated from the seminal fluid) and the sperms are then introduced into the wife’s uterus using a special sterile tube.

In-vitro fertilisation (IVF)

In IVF, after hormone treatment and an ultrasound to check ovulation, the woman’s egg is picked up and allowed to mingle with her husband’s sperms in a glass dish in the lab, and

Can being overweight lower my testosterone levels?

Obesity is no doubt a major health challenge worldwide. Being overweight brings plethora of

health issues such as heart diseases, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, osteoarthritis and some cancers like colon and breast. And not only these, but obesity highly affects your sex life too. One is considered to be obese when you weigh more than 20% above of your ideal weight.

How obesity can affect your sex life?

Being overweight hinders stamina which is important to sustain sexual performance. It disturbs ones hormonal balance which in turn affects testosterone levels, causing loss of libido or low sex drive. Obesity also affects blood flow to the genitals and lack of blood circulation there causes erectile dysfunction.

Testosterone is actually an important male hormone which helps in development of male sexual organs and builds strong bones. Testosterone levels begin to rise at puberty and peak in early adulthood and then start declining with age. Furthermore, excess fat in the inner thighs and pubic region results in high testes temperatures of over 35°C. This may be

What are some possible causes of infertility?

In Today’s time lifestyle plays a pivotal role in your fertility. There are numerous issues which creates hindrances in becoming a parent. Here are 6 common causes which impairs infertility, please have a look:

Blocked fallopian tubes: Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes prevent sperm from getting to your egg for fertilization. This condition also prevents the fertilized egg from getting to your uterus. For a successful pregnancy to take place, your fertilized egg has to move to the uterus for growth. It is usually caused by pelvic inflammatory disease, sexually transmitted infections (such as chlamydia), and any history of uterine infection caused by abortion or miscarriage.

PCOS: Polycystic ovarian syndrome is very common today and it affects one in 10 women. It is a hormonal disorder, where small cysts grow at outer edges of the ovaries and it makes

Some common FAQs about infertility and IVF treatment at our centre

Q1 There is a steady rise of infertility in India. Why is infertility on the rise in India?

Ans.  According to a report published in WHO , from the overall population, around 15-20 per cent couples face challenges in having children. There is a slight increased in percentage in the urban areas as compare to rural areas. The reasons for higher cases of infertility in urban areas are busy, hectic lifestyle, and unhealthy eating habits, being more career oriented, less sexually active etc. Ease to junk food, packed food, smoking, drinking, obesity etc. have a negative impact on the fertility in both males and females.

Q2 What are the new types of treatment available for infertility?

Ans. There are many new techniques and treatments in the field of infertility. Some of the technologies are more about eliminating the human effort as well as human errors. Some of them being are:

• IVF, In vitreo fertilization which is the most common way to treat infertility.
• Assisted Laser Hatching: This technology helps the embryo to better attach to the womb.
• I.M.S.I.,  Intracytoplasmic morphologically selected sperm injection (IMSI) is a technique to be better able to assess the structure of the sperm and exclude the sperm with suspected abnormalities from being injected into the available eggs.

Your questions about IVF are not that much tricky than you think: All about IVF

By Dr. Shobha Gupta 

There are N number of questions comes to our mind whenever we go for treatments like IVF, Surrogacy, ICSI etc. or even when you are unable to conceive then there are various question arises. Here are few of them with their answers: 

Q.1 What is the success rate for IVF? 

Ans. Success rate vary from centre to centre from where the patient is taking the treatment and is more individualized depends on cause of infertility. But here at Mother’s Lap IVF Centre we have delivered 60%- 70% success rate which is still sustained and maintained. 

Q.2 What should one expect from the IVF treatment? 

Ans.  IVF is the combination of female’s egg and a male’s sperm and implanting the resulting embryos in woman’s uterus. IVF is more costly and persistent than other treatments but can be successful if other options fail. Try to relax and be positive throughout the process. 

Q.3 What's the time taken to conceive and approximate cost? 

Ans.  10 to 15 days for injection and after 2 or 3 days we do embryo transfer and then pregnancy test. So it takes roughly around 4 to 6 weeks. Cost for IVF is around 1.2 Lakhs to 1.7 Lakhs; but again it depends on centre to centre. 

Q.4 What are the Precautions for late pregnancies? 

Ans.  If a lady is pregnant in the late ages then she needs extra care as it is always risky to conceive after certain age. 

She should be registered for close monitoring with a

A Testimonial

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

Mrs & Mr. Amaral from Portugal

It feels really nice to get praised for your work done. This was really a great start of the day; sharing here a kind message from my patient from Portugal.

From Mrs. and Mr. Paulo Amaral, Portugal

When we contacted you for the first time, we were looking forward to a long-held dream: to have a second child. Nine months later, you gave us a wonderful gift, so precious and sweet! Bernardo, born in Delhi on May 3rd, is healthy and beautiful boy, growing well every day.

We deeply thank Mother’s Lap IVF team; you have done an amazing job. We’d like to particularly thank Dr. Shobha Gupta and Dr. Kuldeep Raj for their medical expertise. These were members of the team whom we saw on a daily basis and whom we became particularly close to during our stay in India. 

Besides the medical miracle, your support during the past 9 months was very much-appreciated. So, we’d also like to thank all the other people (nurses and support staff) who all played such an important part in Bernardo’s beginning!

The attention given to us, regarding timely answers, the methodology (the fact you use more than one surrogate increases chances of pregnancy) and the cost was reasonable. We always felt more than just a “client”, the treatment was always very professional and sensitive, making us feel comfortable, understood and supported. We would be happy to make reference to your services to other couples in similar situation.

We also want to express our thanks and appreciation for the wonderful treatment and care you all showed to us following Bernardo’s birth. You demonstrated your total commitment

How to balance irregular menstrual cycle?

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

Very important tips for women facing irregular cycles.

1. Eat healthy diet include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. It will help normal your cycle. Take more pulses in your diet as they are low fat, high in fibre, with no cholesterol, low glycemic index, high in protein and nutrients.

2. Have lots of water and reduce or eliminate caffeine like coffee, tea,

Yoga improves fertility chances

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

It is very mandatory to practice yoga especially for women. It is indeed a modern day trend which is actually very helpful in boosting your immunity as well as fertility. Now days you can practice yoga anytime even at your home, no need to take out extra time from your hectic schedule to go to gym or anywhere else. It is simple and easy to perform. Try yoga workout to relax, better align your pelvis and increase blood flow. All factors that may help promote quicker conception. 

Studies have shown that yoga can help reduce stress, which can affect fertility. Some experts also believe that specific poses can help promote baby-making by increasing blood flow to your pelvis, stimulating hormone-producing glands, and releasing muscle tension. Yoga exercises, meditation and breath-control exercises makes the mind state calm and reduces anxiety.  By performing fertility yoga,

Diabetes – A silent killer!

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

Today, millions of people are suffering due to diabetes. In the last 4 years percentage of diabetes sufferers has gone up by 30 percent. According to a recent report by IDF- International Diabetes Federation, India continues to be the “diabetes capital” of the world, and by 2030, nearly 9 per cent of the country’s population is likely to be affected from this disease. India accounts for the largest number of people i.e. 50.8 million suffering from diabetes in the world.

This disease is actually

PCOS affects millions of women worldwide

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

The pleasure of mother hood and bringing a new life into existence is undoubtedly the greatest blessing to every woman.  Every mother trained their daughters in teens to beware of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome which could get in the way of a pregnancy. Poly-Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common total body endocrine disease that affects women of reproductive age from puberty to menopause. It affects approximately 10% of women in the reproductive age group.

Watch out for unwanted hairs and extra weight around your waist. It could be PCOS. Both males and females produce hormones called androgens, referred to as male hormones, which play a role in sexual functioning of the body. In girls with PCOS, the ovaries produce higher levels of androgens than normal, and this interferes with egg development and release. Some of the eggs develop into cysts which are little sacs filled with liquid and instead of being released during ovulation, these cysts build up in the ovaries and even get enlarged , hence the main polycystic ovaries or Poly-Cystic Ovarian Syndrome.

Women with infrequent menstrual periods or irregular bleeding

5 Surprising Facts to know if you can’t get pregnant

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

It is estimated that globally between 60-80 million couples suffer from infertility every year, of which probably between 15- 20 million are in India alone says ICMR Bulletin. It could be very disappointing every month to get a negative pregnancy test especially when you are trying hard to get pregnant. But before assuming that in vitro fertilization (IVF) may be the only option, it’s important to know some of the very common causes of infertility.  

Here are the five possible facts why you might be struggling with infertility and what you can do about it.

1. You don’t have enough healthy eggs:

You’re born with a fixed number of eggs but the number and health of your eggs declines as you get older. In fact, a healthy and fertile 30-year-old has only 20 percent chances of getting

Tips For Pregnant Women On Diwali

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

Diwali is round the corner, everybody is busy preparing for it. It is the very important festival in India

and everyone celebrates it with much peace and happiness. But one must be careful and should adopts the preventive measures and however if you are a expecting mum it is all the way very much important to take extra preventive measures.

There are certain tips you must keep in mind so to ensure the health and safety of you and your unborn baby inside your womb. For pregnant woman it is very significant to know that what you inhale goes into your bloodstream and affects the fetus. As we all know that the smoke