Good health is important when it comes to conceiving and carrying a healthy child. Good health encompasses mental health, reproductive health, physical health and more. That being said, it is often underestimated how important primary care visits are when it comes to assessing your overall health. For women, a visit to their primary-care provider and OB/GYN should … [Read more...] about The Importance of Primary Care for Fertility
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Preconception Tips for a Baby in 2022
Are you planning to get pregnant in 2022? Don’t take conception for granted. It’s best to prepare your body for pregnancy in every way you can. 7 Tips to Help You Get Pregnant This Year Here are seven tips to increase your chances of getting pregnant in 2022. 1. Schedule a preconception appointment with your OB/GYN Most women visit their OB/GYNs annually, answer … [Read more...] about Preconception Tips for a Baby in 2022
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health
Just like your physical health, your emotional health plays an important role in your life, in fact, the two are linked. If you suffer from many physical ailments, you are at a high risk for depression, and if you are depressed or overly stressed, you are more likely to suffer from physical ailments such as high blood pressure, insomnia and a weakened immune system. There … [Read more...] about Taking Care of Your Emotional Health
The Basics of IVF
In vitro fertilization is one of the most successful fertility treatments available to women and couples struggling to get pregnant or who haven’t been successful using other fertility treatment options - such as oral fertility medication or IUI. During IVF, we retrieve eggs and sperm from the prospective parents or donors (more on that below) and put them together in … [Read more...] about The Basics of IVF
Dr. Caitlin Sacha Joins Fertility Solutions
Please help us welcome Dr. Caitlin Redd Sacha to our team of female physicians at Fertility Solutions. Dr. Sacha was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. She attended Duke University for her undergraduate and medical school training before traveling to Boston to complete her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General … [Read more...] about Dr. Caitlin Sacha Joins Fertility Solutions
Managing Morning Sickness Naturally
The great news is that YOU ARE PREGNANT!!! Now, you get to practice gratitude as you suffer through one of the most common pregnancy ailments: Morning Sickness. Most of our clients are appreciative (to a point) of their first-trimester nausea, fatigue, and vomiting - but they’re also happy for any advice on how to manage morning sickness naturally. If this is your first … [Read more...] about Managing Morning Sickness Naturally
Fertility Solutions Sponsors RNE’s Footsteps for Family Building
We are thrilled to be back in person (or virtual, if you choose) at Resolve New England's Footsteps for Family Building walk! Since 1974, Resolve New England (RNE) has been at the forefront of fertility and family building support, education, and advocacy in New England. Footsteps for Family Building, RNE's fundraising walk provides hope … [Read more...] about Fertility Solutions Sponsors RNE’s Footsteps for Family Building
Communication is Key to a Successful Pregnancy
I am always being asked, “What can I do to improve my chances for pregnancy?” Besides taking prenatal vitamins and leading a healthy lifestyle, these are tips for any woman seeking better communication with her fertility specialist. Be well informed, but don’t rely solely on the Internet. Reading about your medical condition and understanding test results and … [Read more...] about Communication is Key to a Successful Pregnancy
Traveling with Fertility Medications
Timing is everything when it comes to fertility, and perfectly timed fertility medication doses are no exception. That’s why it’s so important to take special care when you’re traveling with fertility medications. To keep your treatment on track, make sure you take or administer every dose as prescribed. With summer vacation right around the corner, we’re taking extra … [Read more...] about Traveling with Fertility Medications
Sleep Habits Can Affect Your Fertility
Establishing healthy sleep habits is essential to both your physical and emotional wellbeing. So, it is no wonder that lack of sleep can negatively impact fertility. As you sleep, your body cycles between different stages of sleep, each of which has its benefits. When it comes to health and wellbeing, the NIH states that sleep is responsible for: Metabolism and … [Read more...] about Sleep Habits Can Affect Your Fertility