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3 Ways To Deal With Stress & Uncertainty On Your Fertility Journey
No one plans to experience the pain of infertility. But feeling better *is* possible.
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.
Trying To Have A Baby? What You Need To Know About Acupuncture
One study showed that having acupuncture during IVF may almost double your chances of conceiving.
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...
Trying To Get Pregnant? Everything You Need To Know About The Zika Virus
As a fertility doctor, I have many patients concerned about how the Zika virus will affect their plans for pregnancy. Here’s what I tell them about...
5 Ways To Chill Out About Your Changing Pregnant Body
Maybe you feel like a glowing goddess, and maybe you feel like an exhausted hobbit. Either way (or somewhere in between) you are making a human, mama.
3 Surprising Factors That Could Be Hurting Your Fertility + How To Improve It
We often get caught up focusing on the importance of female fertility. But there are plenty of things that can potentially stand in the way of a man’s...
What I’m Telling All My Patients About The Zika Virus + How To Protect Yourself This Summer
I'm going to be honest: As an ER doctor and mom considering having another child in the future, Zika worries me. Here's what I'm telling my patients.
Avocados Might Be The Perfect Pregnancy Food, According To Science
Not that you needed another reason to stuff your face with guac.
A Meditation To Help You Feel Your Best While Pregnant
Meditation can be helpful for those times when vinyasa flow is off the table.
What You Really Need To Know About The Study Linking Folate & Autism
Researchers found that in women who had very high levels of folate right after giving birth, the risk of their babies being diagnosed with autism...
I'm A Fertility Doctor. Here's What I Tell My Patients About Getting Pregnant After 40
As soon as it was announced that Janet Jackson is pregnant just two weeks shy of her 50th birthday, I was flooded with questions about how women well...
How A Wellness Maven (And Mama) Keeps Her Skin Glowing
"My beauty routine is one that I would recommend to all women."
What Pregnant Women Should Know About Meditating
Most of the time meditation is all about you—relieving your stress along with making you feel good. But now meditation is about you AND your baby....
Natural Ways To Relax & Bring Comfort To Your Childbirth
From giving yourself a warm oil massage to meditating during the early stages of labor, here are a few strategies that can help you have a relaxed,...
Are You Missing This Essential Fertility Nutrient?
As a hormone expert and health coach, I find that many women—even the most well-informed health junkies—often don't know they’re lacking an essential...
The One Thing Every Parent-To-Be Should Do Before Having Kids
Most great experiences take preparation and hard work—a birth is no different. Here are some of the many benefits of taking childbirth education...
Why You Shouldn't Feel Guilty About Getting An Epidural: A OB/GYN Explains
I’m an obstetrician-gynecologist and former clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School. Most importantly, I'm a mother of four, all delivered...
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...
