Medical Articles & News
Do you feel like a #germaphobe since COVID-19 has started? We hear you! Many of us have learned more about proper cleaning protocols and have purchased SO MANY disinfectants. But do you know the one thing you continuously overlook throughout the day? Your cellphone! According to USNews, “If you Google “cellphone germs,” you will be […]
A new study shows that even though the fastest and most capable sperms reach the ovum first, it is the egg that has the final say on which sperm fertilizes it. W O W! . 🧐 . The study titled, “Chemical signals from eggs facilitate cryptic female choice in humans,” is published in the latest […]
We are so honored that we were able to help this couple not once, but twice in building their forever family. What we thought would be an exciting time of trying to conceive soon turned to what was almost a second full-time job. We saw several doctors, all who informed me that I was young […]
Are you a novice gardener like us? 🌿 We planted our first veggie garden this past spring and are still learning. Should you spray commercial pesticides in your garden? If you have lived in the valley for any length of time, you know that when it heats up the bugs seek refuge where it’s cool. […]
Did you know this hand symbol? I am shocked I did not. The Signal For Help campaign was created to give women suffering from domestic abuse during the coronavirus lockdown a safe way to reach out for support. This one-handed hand gesture can be used while on a video call to alert the person they […]
Fertility practices and providers across our country are uniting with a pledge to support black lives. Racism is a public health crisis and we need to address this now and together. We are committing to address the glaring health disparities of black women in our field of assisted reproduction. Compared to women of […]
Last October, I was in Philadelphia for the annual reproductive conference @asrm. John and I took the time to tour the historical landmarks of this incredible city. While in Liberty Hall, this book caught my eye. I told myself that perhaps the time had come to formalize my citizenship for a country that has allowed […]
We are deeply saddened by recent events across our country. The destruction of looting and violence has taken honestly just taken our voice today. We sat together earlier today thinking of what to post today to our online family and the truth is nothing seems right or appropriate. So today, we wanted to take a […]
We wish patients didn’t have to see 5 doctors to get the results they wanted, but we are grateful we were the last to help them create their miracle family! This review is long overdue – we are beyond grateful for Dr. C as he is the ONLY doctor who was able to help us […]
In women with a history of miscarriage, higher levels of physical activity were associated with a greater risk of subclinical, or very early, pregnancy loss, according to new research. Among women with confirmed pregnancy, physical activity and miscarriage risk were unrelated. In women with a history of miscarriage, higher levels of physical activity were associated […]
