I do know that walnuts have some serious fertility powers; I made surprisingly delicious walnut, spinach, apple juice and banana smoothies for breakfast every morning during my second…

Chinese Medicine almost always emphasizes increasing blood flow to the reproductive area when attempting to conceive.  The following poses, which aid in conception, are usually added to…

In a utopian world, we wouldn't need egg donors, sperm donors, or surrogates because no one would have a use for them. But our reality is not utopia. Donation and surrogacy are methods that allow…

BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a calculation based on a person's height and weight that indicates how much body fat they have. An increase in body fat can not only effect a woman's overall…

Since the first in vitro fertilization baby was born, over 30 years ago, there have been very significant advances in the field of reproductive technology. Improved drugs, stimulation…

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There is a nebulous place to be. It's newly pregnant. For anyone who has been through an infertility journey, this is a really scary place. On the one hand, it's the place you've wanted…

Feeling overwhelmed by the multitude of information out on the internet about trying to conceive? It can feel like information overload. The best advice is to focus on a well rounded…

Reflexology is an ancient technique used to access the whole body through the nerve endings on…

When your end goal is a…

Originally described in the medical literature as Stein-Leventhal Syndrome, it is now commonly referred to as Polycystic ovarian syndrome or disease. (PCOS, PCOD).

 

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Check out the cute feet to the left! You can also see the circle of the yolk sac on the right. They baby gets it's nutrients from the yolk sac until the placenta is fully…

The relationship between Intended Parents, IP’s, and a Surrogate has the potential to be very stressful, and if the match of the IP’s and the Surrogate is not good, there is the…

I've noticed a lot more woman joining the DOR sub group. As a fellow groupie, I wanted to update everyone on my story. There is absolutely hope for DOR women...they may be able to say you don't…

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, endometriosis is primarily caused by Blood Stasis. Blood Stasis can be caused by emotional disturbance, chronic illness, surgery and infections. In addition to…

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As a woman ages her hormonal makeup wavers and the axis which governs her reproductive status becomes less stable. This…

Since announcing we are having a baby, with the help of our amazing…