FertilityConnect is a fertility counseling consulting service, an arm of Parah Family Foundation, providing support to families before, during, and after their fertility journey. Our Certified Holistic Fertility Counselor, who has experienced similar challenges, offers emotional, psychological, and spiritual support. Infertility affects 1 in 5 newly married couples, leaving many feeling uncertain or delayed in …
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Parah Family Foundation with headquarter located at Ogba, Lagos and branch office at Abeokuta, Nigeria, has been honored with an award for outstanding contribution towards service to humanity and development by Peculiar Saints Orphanage, Ajah, Lagos, founded by Mrs Olamide Turner. Receiving the award on behalf of Parah Family Foundation, Princess (Mrs) Dayo Odukoya dedicated …
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As part of events marking their 10th anniversary celebrations, the Visioner of Parah Family Foundation, Princess Adedayo Odukoya was recognized and celebrated by the Women of Essence Foundation, Lagos, Nigeria. The award was given in recognition of the awesome work Parah is doing by helping families in the waiting room to birth their testimony. ⁣⁣⁣ …
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Staff and volunteer appreciation is an integral part of any organization’s culture. Your team members are your most precious asset, and you should take time out to let them know this regularly. On the 9th of April 2022, members of the Board of Trustees and Executives of Parah Family Foundation went on a retreat at …
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Parah Family Foundation held her inaugural meeting and establishment of Abeokuta branch (The Rock Centre) on the 13th of November 2021 by 9.00am with seasoned Fertility experts. Seasoned speakers and experts on fertility were available to dispel ignorance and myths surrounding infertility. See images:

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) expresses itself as a large number of small immature cysts on the ovaries that cause a disturbance in the production of hormones and an increase in the secretion of the male sex hormone. This means that many women with the condition do not ovulate regularly, and the syndrome may lead to …
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Princess Dayo Odukoya is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), a Certified Forensic Accountant and the Group Chief Finance Officer of a company in the oil sector. Beyond this, however, through the last nine years, using the Parah Family Foundation, she has been restoring hope to several families who were …
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The First Lady of Ogun State, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, has harped on the need for government, development partners, and the private sector to come together and accelerate fertility awareness and treatment in Nigeria She made this call during her speech at the third Annual Fertility Conference of Parah Family Foundation with the theme, “Bridging the …
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The 3rd edition of Parah Fertility Conference which was postponed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic will now hold on  Saturday June 26, 2021. At this annual event,  we aim to sensitize all levels of leadership on the need for urgent legislative efforts to be enacted and updated (where necessary) with the relevant laws …
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Intimacy cannot be over emphasized during Fertility journey and it is indeed the BEDROCK of marital relationship Intimacy on a fertility journey is many times challenged by various issues; life pressures, hormones, family dynamics, communication, distance amongst many. We therefore should no longer allow intimacy play on the back burner if we sincerely want to …
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Infertility or fertility has a lot to do with spirituality. The whole essence of creation in its entirety is spiritual. It therefore means you cannot walk through fertility journey without taking spiritual approach which is basically dealing with your beliefs. There are limiting beliefs such as guilt, blame, shame, anxiety, fears leading to toxic thoughts …
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Infertility has been a growing problem for the last several decades, affecting about one in six couples. The rise can be linked, in part, to maternal age as women and couples defer child-rearing to concentrate on establishing a career, or getting their finances in order.

The first trimester of pregnancy, which begins on the day of conception and ends with week 12, is crucial and challenging. You will gain weight, feel sluggish, experience morning sickness along with other symptoms. During this stage, the fetus grows quickly and several vital organs including the nervous system, spine, and digestive tract start to …
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Though fruits are healthy and mostly recommended, some fruits are just not pregnant- woman friendly. If precautions are not taken while consuming them, they can cause vaginal bleeding and in worst cases, miscarriage as well. Fruits to avoid during pregnancy: Papaya(Pawpaw) – It tops the list for obvious reasons. Raw or semi ripe papaya contains …
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Infertility is estimated recently to affect more than one in every 5 couples with crippling effect on mental health which is not often talked about. Infertility in couples occurs after trying for more than a year of consistent sexual activity without conception. Failure to prioritize our mental health can potentially affect all areas of our …
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January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month. According to the study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Birth Defects Prevention Network, the birth defects occur in about 3% of all live births. It is estimated that every 4 ½ minutes, a child in the United States is born with …
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January 18th, 2021 is the Cervical Health Awareness day in the United State, and Cervical Cancer Preventive Week is 18th – 24th in the United Kingdom. According to the National Cervical Cancer Coalition, America- Each year, more than 13,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the United States. Yet cervical cancer is one of …
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It’s the start of a new year and on behalf of board of trustees and executives of Parah family foundation; I welcome you to our year of OPEN DOORS. We thank God for His faithfulness last year 2020, as we enter into the new year, please do not give up on your dreams of becoming …
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“Develop an attitude of gratitude and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation.” —Brian Tracy. It is that time of the year in Parah Family Foundation that we show our appreciation to God in thanksgiving and …
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According to LucyBC, a BabyCentre’s staff writer and mum of a boy and girl, there are lots of old wives’ tales that claim to predict the sex of a baby.   You probably won’t be surprised to hear most of them have little to no scientific evidence behind them.   In fact, the only way …
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According to Sarah Baker, there are a lot of different theories and approaches to natural gender selection but very little scientific study. As there’s no solid evidence, medical experts warn against taking them too seriously. Some people say there’s strong anecdotal evidence and that there’s no harm in trying them, as very few methods are …
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Why should infertility be only about the woman? There is a saying that it takes two to tangle; the same can be said for conception. It has also been proven that only 30% of infertility cases are caused by Women, 30% are from Men, 30% of the causes are from both Men and Women while …
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As anyone who has struggled to conceive knows, infertility can be a hard journey with various — and sometimes overwhelming — treatment possibilities. But there’s one option to boost your baby-making chances that’s relatively simple and non-invasive: your diet — and, more specifically, the micro-nutrients you get through food or supplements. Adequate vitamin and mineral …
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If you’re looking to get pregnant, you’ve probably thought about every option under the sun, but the all-natural method of making babies holds a lot of appeal to many prospective moms. Not all infertility problems can be treated with herbs – some truly do need medical intervention. However, issues related to irregular cycles and ovulation, …
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You’ve had the chat, abandoned the birth control and are ready to start trying to conceive, but your body doesn’t always act fast. Before you leave everything in the hands of fate, here’s some useful advice and easy tips on how to maximize your chances of getting pregnant and fast! Aside from simply having sex …
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According to Racheal Gurevich, Fertility tests are an essential part of fertility evaluation and treatment. Through testing, your doctor can possibly discover what’s preventing you and your partner from achieving pregnancy. Fertility testing involves both partners. While we may think of pregnancy as happening in the woman’s body, conception takes two.

God wants to give you a new start with double-portion blessings in every area of your life! Just like in the case of Job, He will do for you. He is the God of restoration—that means He’s not going to just repay you for every wrong done, He will do more and make things even …
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It has been established that environmental agents combined with poor diet and nutrition are mainly responsible for rise in infertility today. Emphasis of conventional medicine has been on drugs and ART (Artificial Reproductive Techniques). Yes, these options are based on scientific research and are vital in dealing with infertility. However, there are natural ways that …
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350 million people of all ages around the world suffer from depression. Out of this, women are approximately two times more likely than men to suffer a major episode. If left untreated, depression can have a negative impact on the individuals’ physical health which further deteriorates mental well- being. Depression help begins with trying to …
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  Stay away from Dr. Google: Try not to google anything, it can be a distraction and anything you read might create anxiety and worry.   Keep busy: Keeping busy is a key to maintaining FOCUS and not letting worries or doubts to kick in. It is better to be working and get your mind …
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The world is evolving and yes everyone including couples waiting to conceive need a SHIFT. What are you thinking? How are you thinking? What in your opinion is the cause of your delay in conception? What have you done? What can you do? Who are you speaking to? What are they saying to you? It’s …
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Infertility affects one out of six couples of child-bearing age today. Yet, it is rarely discussed, and understood even less. In this free zoom webinar, we will be taking a look at infertility in males and how to manage the emotions that come with it. To register, please follow this link https://bit.ly/35Wap9R Your testimony is …
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It’s another time for us to meet and be inspired on the journey to fruitfulness. Kindly note, that registration online is required to join the session. Follow the link: https://bit.ly/2XVZn07 Don’t miss this, you will be glad you did.  Your testimony is next.

As the days go by with the lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic which resulted to the postponement of the 3rd edition of Parah Fertility Conference, Parah as an NGO with a vision to support families trying to conceive will continue to engage, encourage and educate families waiting to conceive during this trying period. In …
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Parah Family Foundation team at the fertility press conference in Lagos on Friday 20th March, 2020. Discussions were around the following topics: – Access to fertility treatment in Nigeria – Cost of treatment, standardization of fertility treatment procedures and processes being a sub-set of the health industry – Involvement of Govt in the treatment of …
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Dear friends and partners, Due to growing concerns about COVID-19 and the Federal Government announcement, the PARAH team has decided to postpone the 3rd edition of Parah Family Foundation Fertility Conference that was originally scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 21st 2020 to a later date. While we are certainly disheartened that we will …
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Princess Dayo Odukoya is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), a Certified Forensic Accountant and the Group Chief Finance Officer of a company in the oil sector. Beyond this, however, through the last nine years, using the Parah Family Foundation, she has been restoring hope to several families who were …
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Parah Foundation on a lighter note with the MC Abbey Show at City 105.1 FM Click to listen/download

Focus: Accessing Available Option. Guests: Dr. Ifeoma Madu – Andro Care Fertility Center Mrs Dayo Odukoya – Visioner of Para Family Foundation Click to listen/download

The Founder of Parah Family Foundation, Mrs Dayo Odukoya, has called on  government, individuals and corporate organizations to support the vision to increase awareness on how to eradicate infertility myth and stigmatization. She made this call during the ‘Fertility Walk’, an awareness campaign held in Lagos. Odukoya explained that financial partners were needed for her …
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Experiencing multiple IVF cycle failures is a daunting experience, but while it is true that most couples fail to have a child with their first IVF cycle, it is equally true that the chance of having a baby increases the more times they try. Almost half the number of couples who fail on their first …
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Overview Some couples lack the ability to carry a baby to term. However, with advent of modern medical practice, these couples can still become parents via the process of surrogacy. In surrogacy, there are two parties, the intending parents and the woman that carries the baby to birth (surrogate mother). Surrogate mothers play an invaluable …
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When you see a happy couple, don’t envy them or assume they are lucky to find each other. There is no happy home anywhere – if you see any be sure they were made. Being a good person or being religious doesn’t make a happy home neither does riches and wealth. Marrying the most beautiful …
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Endometriosis is one of the leading gynecological problem women face in the world today. Unfortunately, not many people know about this health condition. We have compiled a list of 6 things everyone, especially women, should know about endometriosis.

Dr Kemi Ailoje is a Reproductive Endocrinologist, Fertility/IVF Specialist and the MD/CEO of Lifelink Fertility Clinic in her interview with Daily trust speaks on infertility management and stress impact on male and female infertility.

As a man, keeping your penis healthy and sweet is important. Your sexual organs are very valuable and must be cared for. A clean penis is very important so wash your penis with warm water at least twice a day. Clean the scrotum and under the penis shaft gently and scrub your scrotal sack too. …
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You can keep your eggs until you’re ready for babies –  Dr. Ailoje In anticipation of the upcoming Fertility Conference 2019 powered by Parah Family Foundation, we will be sharing piece from our expected speaker for the conference. Dr. Ailoje, an experienced Reproductive Endocrinologist & Fertility/ IVF Specialist, in her publication in Vanguard Newspaper shared a burden on reproductive health, particularly for women. In her statement, …
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Kike got married in the year 2010, from that time till now she has been rocked with 10 heartbreaking miscarriages. To her, she blames the terrible experience on the witches in her village,

PFF’s driving force is to eradicate ignorance, the misguided myths and social stigma associated with delayed fertility in our society hence the initiative to hold the maiden edition of the Parah Family Foundation Fertility Conference.

The wife of the Ondo State Governor and the Founder of the Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN), Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu attends 2018 Fertility Conference powered by Parah Family Foundation. Speaking at the Fertility Conference, themed “Understanding The ABC of Fertility”, Arabinrin Akeredolu affirmed that infertility either on the part of a man or a …
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Parah Family Foundation’s driving force is to eradicate ignorance, the misguided myths and social stigma associated with delayed fertility in our society hence the initiative to hold the maiden edition of the Parah Family Foundation Fertility Conference.

There is no safe amount of caffeine for your reproductive health. Research reveals as little as one cup of coffee a day is enough to imbalance sex hormones impacting sperm health. It also disturbs the uterine lining preventing the implantation of a fertilized egg, leading to early miscarriage. Researchers have found that caffeine can have …
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It’s a sad truth that many marriages have tragically ended when a couple faces the hard truth of reproductive challenges. Whether it’s because of unfulfilled expectations, anger issues, a lack of support, communication breakdown,

Description: The Balancer Recommended Panchkarma therapy – Uttarbasti, Basti, Virechan, Shirodhara Indication: 1) Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB) 2) Menstrual irregularities 3) Unexplained female infertility 4) Anovulatory infertility can be used along with Clomiphene citrate 5) Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART) protocols   Dosage: In Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding and Irregular Cycles 2 tablets twice a day for …
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Addyzoa Capsule Description: Improves the functional competence of sperm. Recommended Panchkarma therapy – Basti, Uttarbasti Indication: Male Functional Infertility – Oligospermia (Low sperm count), Asthenospermia and Teratospermia (Defective sperm morphology). Dosage: Sperm count 5 millions/ml to 10 millions/ml: 2 capsules twice a day for 90 days Sperm count > 10 millions/ml: 1 Capsule twice a …
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MORINGA was one the greatest gifts which Nature bestowed on man – this was known to the ancient world and they regarded the tree as a “Cure-all Tree”. They also saw the moringa tree as an “Elixir of long life”, “the Tree of Immortality”, “the Tree of Life”, “the Never Die Tree”, “the Miracle Tree …
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