This month’s legal update begins in Spain where a homosexual couple has been denied the ability to register their twin children born to a California surrogate. This is another case in a string of cases involving homosexuals…
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Infertility May Call for New Coping Strategies
“I need some new coping strategies.” These were the opening words of a new client who came to see me recently. Then she added, “I have coping strategies that work in most situations, but they don?t work with infertility.” …
Celine Dion Welcomes Twin Boys, but Originally Carried Triplets
After several unsuccessful IVF cycles, and a public miscarriage; singer Celine Dion and her husband finally welcomed twin boys as the newest additions to their family. However, the path to parenthood was not without its…
The Finances of Fertility Treatment
Undergoing infertility treatments such as IVF can cause not only physical and emotional stress, but can bring financial strains as well. In order to help couples afford fertility treatments, a number of foundations and…
Acupuncture as an Adjunct to IVF
It has been proposed by many that acupuncture could positively impact the results of in vitro fertilization (IVF). The mechanisms proposed for this effect are several. How Acupuncture Can Help read more
Parenthood Is a Brave Journey
I had a family party this weekend where I was able to spend time with my nieces and nephews. These are great kids that range from 2 to 8 years of age. We talked, played, danced and sang together. They are a lot of fun, but not…
Adoption Myth No. 2
When I talk with people who are considering adoption, many flinch and say, “I don’t want to have to sell myself.” Or “Why should we have to be in competition with all those beautiful and wealthy couples?” read more
Ask a Fertility Nurse: What’s the Definition of ‘Amp’?
When I am told to take 2 amps of Menopur, is that using two vials of the dry mix with 1 cc of diluent? Would 300 units of Bravelle be three vials dry to 1cc of diluent? I just want to understand the definition of an amp and if…
Top Three Fertility Foods
a blog by Cindy Bailey of the Fertile Kitchen, October 13, 2010 – People always ask, what are the top fertility-boosting foods? Although I emphasize the importance of eating an all-organic, well-balanced, healthy diet, full of…
Genetic Causes of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
a blog by Joseph A. Hill, III, MD, Fertility Centers of New England, October 12, 2010 – Today, there are more options for treating genetic causes of recurrent miscarriage. Thrombophilias read more