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What Every Woman Should Know About Pregnancy After Age 35
The “advanced maternal age” woman is becoming more and more the typical patient rather than the unicorn she once was. Even so, there's still some...
5 Foods To Eat To Boost Your Fertility
Digestion and nutrition play a key role in just about every aspect of our health — including fertility. Dr. Jamie Grifo of the NYU Fertility Center...
Why I'm Happier, Healthier & Sexier Off Hormonal Birth Control
It wasn't until I finally ditched my birth control pill, after years of feeling like I was missing something, that I started to really come into my...
PCOS: A Functional Doctor Explains What You Really Need To Know
Polycystic ovarian syndrome affects an estimated 10 percent of women — but there's a lot of misinformation out there about what it means and how it...
What I Tell My Patients About Endometriosis + How To Manage It Naturally
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women in America. As a natural doctor focused on women’s health, my approach to managing this painful condition involves...
I Had 4 Miscarriages In 3 Years. Here's How I Finally Got My Happy Ending
After I tied the knot in 2011 at age 27, I got pregnant immediately — but what came afterward wasn't all rainbows and butterflies.
I Have Infertility. Here's What I Wish My Pregnant Friends Knew
I've been going through infertility treatments for two years now, but no one has really held back from telling me they're pregnant, asking pregnancy...
9 Ways To Deal With The Holidays When You're Experiencing Infertility
The holidays can be joyous for some and challenging for others.
6 Natural Ways I Got My Period Under Control (After Years Of Issues)
Here are the six ways I naturally improved my period and changed my life
My IVF Treatments Failed. Here's What I Wish Others Struggling With Infertility Knew
My infertility survivor story does not end how we wanted it to end.
I'm Scared To Have Kids — But My Biological Clock Is "Ticking"
But somewhere along the line, especially in the last year or so, I began to question this. Do I actually even want kids?
What I Wish Every Couple Knew Before Starting IVF: An OB/GYN Gets Real
Whether a couple goes through just one cycle or five, the experience of in vitro fertilization (IVF) can significantly affect an otherwise stable and...
After My Third Miscarriage At 36, I Thought Things Couldn't Get Worse...
In our new Realtalk series, we're sharing personal stories about fertility and family planning. We hope they offer support and inspire honest...
What Every Woman Should Know About Her Fertility
Even if you're not sure whether you want kids, you should still know these facts about your body — but most women don't.
4 Simple Lifestyle Changes That Improve Your Chances Of Getting Pregnant
The road to conception can be a bumpy path for many people. And over the years, one of the most common questions I've heard from patients at my...
How I Finally Became A Mother At 42 — Without IVF
I was 41 years old when my husband and I started seriously talking about having kids
What You Don't Know About Easing Menopause (But Should!)
As women approach their late 40s to early 50s, many are anxious about what menopause will mean for them. I've heard women compare this experience to...
10 Of The Healthiest Foods To Eat When You’re Pregnant
If you’re pregnant, you’re probably all too familiar with what foods to avoid — shellfish, unpasteurized cheese, and deli meats that may carry...
7 Simple Healthy Habits For Pregnant Women
Since what goes into your body is crucial to the healthy development of your baby, it’s important to eat healthy even before you're pregnant.
5 Lessons I've Learned From 3 Miscarriages
Seven months. Three pregnancies. Different emotional reactions to each, but same outcome. My first miscarriage happened at nine weeks. During my first...