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
Infertility
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
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
Supporting a Friend Struggling With Infertility
Infertility is a heavily present issue in our society, but is one that is rarely talked about. Even though statistically one in eight couples struggle with infertility, people who are outside the fertility community tend to have issues understanding and supporting those who struggle with infertility. While it is important to be supportive, gentle and open with the … [Read more...] about Supporting a Friend Struggling With Infertility
Coping with Stress During Fertility Treatments
How to Cope with Stress During Fertility Treatment For those that undergo fertility treatments on their journey to parenthood, there are a number of stressors that can potentially impact your outlook. If you are at this point, you’ve likely already experienced difficulty conceiving, you have a medical condition preventing natural conception, or you’re LGBTQ+, you and … [Read more...] about Coping with Stress During Fertility Treatments
National Infertility Awareness Week 2021
How do you plan to honor National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW)? Here at Fertility Solutions, we do our best to spread the word and encourage our patients and their families to do the same. This year, NIAW 2021 takes place from April 18 through April 24. The event is sponsored by RESOLVE and has been going strong since 1989! That’s more than 40 years of hard work, … [Read more...] about National Infertility Awareness Week 2021
Diagnosing and Treating Your Fibroids
Fibroid tumors, also called leioyomas, are common and are diagnosed in a variety of ways. Depending on the size and location of the fibroids, they can sometimes be felt during a routine pelvic exam. If this isn’t the case, there are several different testing tools used to diagnose fibroids, all of which are used for infertility testing. Diagnosing Your … [Read more...] about Diagnosing and Treating Your Fibroids
