World Breastfeeding Week: What Every Mom Should Know About Breastfeeding & Fertility

World Breastfeeding Week

Every August, as the world marks World Breastfeeding Week (August 1–7), mothers everywhere are reminded of just how powerful breastfeeding is — not only for a baby’s health, but for a mother’s own body. One question that comes up again and again in our consultations at CIFAR is this: “Can I get pregnant while I’m breastfeeding?“ and, just as often, “Will breastfeeding affect my fertility treatment?” The answers sit […]

Fertility After 40: Is Pregnancy Still Possible? : Expert Advice from Dr. Puneet Rana Arora

Fertility After 40: Is Pregnancy Still Possible? : Expert Advice from Dr. Puneet Rana Arora

For many women today, motherhood is happening later in life than ever before. Career goals, personal aspirations, financial stability, or simply waiting for the right partner are common reasons women choose to start their families in their late 30s or early 40s. One of the first questions I hear from my patients is: “Doctor, I’m over 40. Do I still have a chance of becoming pregnant?” My answer is […]

Can Hot Weather Affect Fertility? 7 Expert Tips to Protect Your Chances of Conception 

Medically Reviewed By Dr. Puneet Rana Arora : Founder & Director, CIFAR — Centre for Infertility & Assisted Reproduction, Gurugram FRCOG (Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, UK) | MSc Reproduction & Development, University of Bristol, UK Last Review Date : 13 June, 2026 With temperatures rising across Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad, and nearby NCR regions, the summer heatwave is becoming more than just uncomfortable. Extreme heat can also […]