Mother’s Day is an unknown day for me. Every year prior, I would reluctantly saunter into Hallmark. Buy a bijillion cards for all of our moms, m-aunts, step-moms, and sisters (we have a big family), and hope I don’t ugly cry in front of the cashier as I check out. Afterwards, I would unplug from

You’re fully committed to becoming a parent through egg donation. You’ve chosen an egg donation agency to work with and a program that best suits your needs. But what happens when you’re looking for an egg donor? While it may feel overwhelming, it’s reassuring to know that there is no right or wrong way to

Depending on your needs, you may require an egg donor to help build your family. And fortunately, there are incredible women who want to give the gift of life by helping a couple or individual start a family. But when it comes to egg donation, the price tag can be one of the biggest deciding

With the holidays behind us and a new year here most couples struggling to conceive are already making plans for the next holiday season or an upcoming baby shower, understandably so.  I remember always setting silent goals for myself, hoping that I would be pregnant for the holidays or be able to make a pregnancy

Around 15% of couples find it difficult to conceive and, with partners delaying starting a family, this number is on the increase. Infertility can affect both men’s and women’s sense of masculinity or femininity, sexuality and self-esteem. And whilst your partner might be feeling the same way, the different ways you each manage your feelings

“When should I start acupuncture treatments for fertility?” This one of the most common question I receive from women who are trying naturally or through assisted means. And my answer is almost always, “as soon as possible.”   About 9 to 12 months before a particular ovulation, a group of eggs are signaled to develop

Two summers ago, I sat in the shade on a beautiful sunny afternoon, in the Outer Banks, NC, and listened to the banter of 6 young adults, all squeezed into a hot tub, after an exhausting but exhilarating day of surfing. For a week, 15 young adults had gathered, all strangers, in a house on

As a former infertility patient, I know what it’s like to live with the disease of infertility. The feeling of helplessness and lack of control is extremely emotional. For me, not having insurance benefits through an employer, in addition to being infertile, was like pouring salt on an open wound. Fertility Within Reach was developed

By Helen Adrienne, LCSW, BCD Anyone who has ever frolicked in the ocean learns to avoid getting knocked over by the waves. When a breaker is rolling toward you with its powerful churning energy, diving under it keeps you safe. The imagery of the surf, with its potency and relentless momentum, is a fit metaphor

For some, integrating Chinese medicine (acupuncture, herbs, and dietary and lifestyle recommendations) into Western reproductive care can seem a little intimidating at first. Today, I am going to tell you what you can expect from your first treatment with a practitioner of Chinese medicine, and how using Chinese medicine can help you on your reproductive journey. At your first appointment, your provider should thoroughly review your health