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How To Lean On Spirituality When You're Trying To Get Pregnant
They all can help relieve the stress that can be associated with fertility.
I'm An OB-GYN. Here's Why I Turned To Acupuncture When I Wanted To Get Pregnant
As an doctor and scientist, I used to dismiss acupuncture and alternative therapies — until my fertility journey.
Planning To Have Children After 35? A Fertility Doctor Shares What You Need To Know
It's important to know that age 35 is not a magic line drawn in the sand.
I Gave Birth To My First Child At Age 53. Here's How I Made My Dream Happen
Even though it may sound crazy at my age, I never lost hope that it would happen.
Why I Recommend Yoga If You're Having Trouble Getting Pregnant: A Fertility Doctor Explains
In one study, a yoga program significantly lowered anxiety rates by 20 percent in fertility patients.
5 Concerns Of Women Who Are Pregnant After 35 + What I Tell Them: An MD Explains
As a doctor in the reproductive psychiatry and OB/GYN departments at UCSF Medical Center, I've worked with many moms who are considered older (or of...
I'm A Fertility Doctor. Here's What I Tell My Patients About Getting Pregnant After 40
Yes, it's possible. But there are some risks to consider.
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 Pregnancy Losses 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 Pregnancy Loss At 36, I Thought Things Couldn't Get Worse...
It’s true that you never know your limits until they’re tested.