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4 Incredible Birthing Rituals From Different Countries
Even though the general "logistics" of it all are the same, the unique ways different cultures approach it may surprise you.
Does Having A 'Fertility Year' Really Help Your Chances Of Conception? A Doctor Explains
Sometimes it's not what you think.
Yay, You're Pregnant! Here's Why You Should Think Twice Before Posting Your Sonogram
It has nothing to do with you.
These 5 Beliefs and Practices Will Prime Your Mind For Pregnancy
It's all about making space for baby.
Yes, You Can Heal From Loss Without Guilt. These 5 Soothing Steps Will Help
Loss is part of the human experience.
IVF Treatments Strained My Marriage. Here Are 3 Things That Got Us Through
It was one of the darkest times in my life.
How My Struggle With Infertility Helped Me Find Myself
How infertility forced me to find my own version of happiness.
I Thought I'd Never Get Pregnant Until I Tried This
Didn't see that one coming.
How To Tell If Painful Periods Could Be A Sign Of Fertility Struggles
Do you have painful periods? You may have one of these four conditions.
How To Lean On Spirituality When You're Trying To Get Pregnant
They all can help relieve the stress that can be associated with fertility.
I'm An OB-GYN. Here's Why I Turned To Acupuncture When I Wanted To Get Pregnant
As an doctor and scientist, I used to dismiss acupuncture and alternative therapies — until my fertility journey.
I Gave Birth To My First Child At Age 53. Here's How I Made My Dream Happen
Even though it may sound crazy at my age, I never lost hope that it would happen.
5 Concerns Of Women Who Are Pregnant After 35 + What I Tell Them: An MD Explains
As a doctor in the reproductive psychiatry and OB/GYN departments at UCSF Medical Center, I've worked with many moms who are considered older (or of...
I'm A Fertility Doctor. Here's What I Tell My Patients About Getting Pregnant After 40
Yes, it's possible. But there are some risks to consider.
What Every Woman Should Know About Pregnancy After Age 35
The “advanced maternal age” woman is becoming more and more the typical patient rather than the unicorn she once was. Even so, there's still some...
5 Foods To Eat To Boost Your Fertility
Digestion and nutrition play a key role in just about every aspect of our health — including fertility. Dr. Jamie Grifo of the NYU Fertility Center...
Why I'm Happier, Healthier & Sexier Off Hormonal Birth Control
It wasn't until I finally ditched my birth control pill, after years of feeling like I was missing something, that I started to really come into my...
PCOS: A Functional Doctor Explains What You Really Need To Know
Polycystic ovarian syndrome affects an estimated 10 percent of women — but there's a lot of misinformation out there about what it means and how it...
What I Tell My Patients About Endometriosis + How To Manage It Naturally
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women in America. As a natural doctor focused on women’s health, my approach to managing this painful condition involves...
I Have Infertility. Here's What I Wish My Pregnant Friends Knew
I've been going through infertility treatments for two years now, but no one has really held back from telling me they're pregnant, asking pregnancy...