When it comes to things you can do to get your body ready for pregnancy, there are few things that have more impact than making better choices in your diet. For many couples, a so-called “fertility diet” is an excellent way to boost your body’s reproductive health for more regular ovulation and the best possible male fertility levels. When most people think of what goes into a typical fertility diet or healthy eating, fats are not included. We are programmed to think fats are unhealthy — which is true for some kinds of fats. However, there are also good fats...
May 29, 2015November 3, 2020
Is It Time for You to Seek a Fertility Specialist?
Millions of couples have problems getting pregnant naturally. For many of them that have been trying to conceive on their own unsuccessfully, they wonder, “Is it time for me to see a fertility specialist?” It’s a more common question than you probably think. There are more couples struggling with infertility than most people know. The Fast Stats infertility page of the CDC estimates that 6.7 million women in the United States ages 15 to 44 suffer from infertility, or the impaired ability to get or stay pregnant (10.9 percent). As a fertility specialist, I talk to families about this issue...
May 11, 2015November 3, 2020
5 Key Factors for Your Preconception Exercise Plan
Many of my patients want to know what they can do to get their body in its best possible health when they are trying to conceive. The answer lies in many things, from a healthier diet to losing some bad habits. However, one thing I always recommend is a preconception exercise plan. Here are five key factors you should include in your preconception exercise plan: Include moderate but regular cardiovascular activity. There are many health benefits to regular physical activity, ranging from weight loss to relieving stress. It is important, however, that your cardiovascular workout is not too intense, as...
May 06, 2015May 6, 2015
Dr. Jane Frederick Sets the Facts Straight on Ovulation Myths
In a recent interview with the the Duluth News Tribune, Dr. Jane Frederick talked about many of the myths surrounding the science of ovulation: women don’t ovulate on the pill; drinking cough syrup triggers ovulation; breast-feeding prevents ovulation; and, many others. Read on to learn more about the science of ovulation. http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/features/3737287-myths-and-modern-aids-determining-ovulation
May 05, 2015November 3, 2020
Should You Have Genetic Counseling?
With the advancement of assisted reproductive technologies (ART), there are many options for couples struggling with infertility when they are trying to conceive through fertility treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF). One of many options is to get genetic counseling for themselves to assess any risk of passing on inherited disorders to their children. A gene is part of your DNA, the part that contains code. These codes are like blueprints to your body, passing on traits such as your eye color or other specific physical details. However, they also carry information regarding your biology. They are 100 percent dependent...
April 20, 2015May 13, 2024
Family Building: Time to Try Again With IVF?
When it comes to family building, many patients in infertility treatment wonder when to go for the next baby using one of their frozen embryos and in vitro fertilization (IVF). Depending on the case and other factors, that answer may vary. Here are some important questions you might consider while you make your decision: How old is the birth mother? Women don’t like to discuss age, but when it comes to infertility, age is an enormous factor for treatment. While there might be viable embryos in storage, there are other important parts of the IVF cycle that are age-dependent, including...
April 17, 2015November 3, 2020
Safe Core Exercises When Trying to Conceive
Boosting fertility is usually in the back of the mind of most of my patients. When you are trying to conceive with fertility treatment, diet and exercise become important factors to get your fertility health at its absolute best. We advise our patients to eat a nutrient-dense diet of whole foods, with plenty of fruits and vegetables every day. We also advise our patients to get regular exercise throughout the week, including strengthening the core muscles. It is important, however, that when you are strengthening your core, you choose exercises that are appropriate for you when you are trying to...
April 08, 2015April 8, 2015
Chicago Tribune Interviews Dr. Jane Frederick About Ovulation’s Role in Fertility
Dr. Jane Frederick was recently interviewed by the Chicago Tribune for an article discussing the myths and modern aids to determining ovulation. Dr. Frederick discusses how a woman’s egg supply decreases with age and the best methods for monitoring ovulation. She also talks about the initial tests she conducts on her infertility patients. Click to read the entire article: http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/health/sc-hlth-0408-fertility-testing-20150402-story.html
March 30, 2015March 30, 2015
Fertility Authority Interviews Dr. Daniel Potter at PCRS
Gender selection is becoming more widely accepted and can help couples that may be interested in choosing the gender of a baby before they become pregnant. HRC’s Dr. Potter explains the different reasons a family may opt to choose the sex of their baby: https://www.fertilityauthority.com/video/video-what-gender-selection-and-how-does-it-work
March 30, 2015March 30, 2015
Drs. Jane Frederick and Daniel Potter Talk Gender Selection with Fertility Authority at PCRS
Gender selection is becoming more widely accepted and can help couples that may be interested in choosing the gender of a baby before they become pregnant. There are many different reasons a family may opt to choose the sex of their baby, including medical and social reasons. Watch as Drs. Potter and Frederick explain gender selection and family balancing.