A New York City Tale of Infertility
A New York City Tale of Infertility….. Infertility is a true Journey. No two roads ever look the same and the path traveled toward a resolution (Baby) is unique for each woman, man and couple traveling on route. While the dearest of friends and family seek to “understand”, there is no better way to really experience the journey than hearing it from the experts: the real women, men and couples who live it every day. As a testament to the Infertility community’s authentic journ
The Egg Retrieval Journey during IVF
What is the Egg Retrieval process of In Vitro Fertlization (IVF)? Egg retrieval is the process whereby a woman’s eggs are removed from her ovaries. These eggs are later mixed with a her partner’s sperm in order to facilitate fertilization. In order for egg retrieval to occur, a woman must first have follicle produc tion stimulated by particular hormones. Once a number of follicles (potential eggs) are produced, fertility specialists can then remove these eggs from the ovaries
Why Join An Infertility Support Group?
Joining an Infertility Support Group can be a significant source of emotional support during the infertiity journey. I presently facilitate a support group for women who are facing fertility challenges, during their process of building a family. If you are interested in learning more about the group, and/or how you may go about joining, please contact me directly. Below is a compilation of anonymous entries written by real women who have taken part in my support group. Each i
The Two Week Wait
What is the “Two Week Wait?” Women and couples who use assisted reproductive technology cycles (IUI, IVF, ICSI, etc.) ultimately enter a “two week waiting period”. This is the time between the end of the fertility treatment cycle and results of the beta hCG blood test – that provides confirmation of pregnancy. The two week wait period is typically filled with hope and anxiety and many women and couples struggle to abstain from using a home pregnancy test while awaiting result
Supporting A Friend Through Miscarriage
According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, miscarriage is the most common type of pregnancy loss. Unfortunately, studies reveal that anywhere from 10-25% of all clinically recognized pregnancies will end in miscarriage. I was recently interviewed by Jennifer Meer, a journalist for Mom 365- an online community for mothers, about ways to support a friend through miscarriage. Below, is the link for the article, detailing 10 essential ways to support wo
