Navigating the world of fertility, family-building and workplace benefits can feel like decoding a secret language. If you’re trying to conceive (TTC), considering IVF, or simply want to understand what’s available to you, knowing the right questions to ask your employer can make all the difference. Here are five essential conversation starters to bring to […]
My Fertility Treatment Was Canceled – Now What?
I held back my tears until I reached my car, and then grieved the loss of this cycle the best I could. – Tara Engelberg, Trying To Conceive in Denver, Colorado These are unprecedented times. Our lives have all changed since COVID-19 became a reality for Americans in recent weeks. A world is in mourning […]
COVID-19 Task Force Calls For Moratorium on Fertility Treatments
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread – so does its impact. Shopping malls, movie theaters, gyms, and schools are closed across the United States. Now there’s a call to shut down fertility clinics for all procedures except urgent care. On March 17 the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) strongly recommended a moratorium on […]
What Not To Eat When Trying To Conceive
There is a ton of controversy surrounding what foods to eat and what to avoid when you’re trying to conceive. It seems like the studies (and the fertility doctors) constantly change their minds on what’s important and what’s not. But there are some key things you’ll find on every fertility health providers list: Processed foods, […]
Secondary Infertility: Suffering In Silence
When my son turned two years old, we’d been trying to conceive another child for nearly a year. I couldn’t understand why I wasn’t already pregnant, since it was so easy the first time. Every month, I would build up new hope and excitement. Before the two week wait was over, I would look up […]
10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Doing IVF
Trying. Waiting. Hoping. Praying. Failing. REPEAT. Many of us here know the deep and intense pain that comes from the little place in your heart created for the child that never comes. On top of the myriad of emotions brought on by battling infertility itself – there is an additional layer of stress, anxiety, and […]
7 Tips To Boost Your Fertility
When you are trying to conceive – especially if you are struggling with infertility – it’s a great time to “clean” up your lifestyle to improve your overall health. It’s important to know that there are things you might be doing, drinking or eating that may not be helping your chances of getting pregnant. Not […]
What You Need To Know About Fertility Testing
You and your partner haven’t been able to conceive after trying for more than six months. Or you are able to get pregnant, but then have miscarriages. You are probably feeling all the emotions – from anger to depression. It might be time to seek help from a fertility expert. So what kind of tests […]
Ten Things To Be Thankful For During the Holidays
1. The People in Your Life Who really Do Understand What You’re Going through This might be a new friend you met through an infertility support group or an old friend who, although she hasn’t been through infertility herself is an amazingly compassionate person. It might be your sister– who can see how much distress […]
Breast Cancer Patients Can Preserve Fertility
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. This month, I was remembering when E! Entertainment Television Host Giuliana Rancic discovered that she had breast cancer at the age 36. She was only diagnosed because her new fertility doctor made it mandatory for all of his IVF patients to get a mammogram before starting treatment. Giuliana is […]
