Survival: it's a word many of us on the East Coast heard this week following Hurricane Sandy.  Devastating areas of New York and New Jersey, many have been left without homes to return to, and several remain without heat as temperatures drop. 

As I watch my city rebuild, I've thought a lot about what the infertility community can learn from this experience.  When it comes to our health as women, couples, and individuals, understanding there are resources…

What stresses you out the most?  Is it something that comes up every week?  Or do you find you're constantly stressed about the same thing on a daily basis?

When it comes to fertility and overall health, creating a stress-reduction plan is key.  Just like any bad habit, exposing ourselves to daily…

Today while waiting for the subway, I noticed the next train wouldn't be arriving for another 8 minutes.  Perhaps it was due to earlier delays or a signal malfunction, but whatever the reason I knew the delay was out of my control.  

Typically, if I had left right on time and seen…

Recent blog posts by sociologist and Huffpost blogger Christine Carter inspired me to think about willpower and its role in trying to conceive.



For those who have struggled with infertility, including…