by Aspire Fertility | Oct 9, 2020 | Fertility
Using Donor Eggs Is Common These days in vitro fertilization (IVF) is so common that the stigma has virtually vanished; many people feel comfortable sharing that they went through IVF. But donor-egg IVF is a different story. According to the U.S. Centers for...
by Candace Wohl | Oct 7, 2020 | Fertility
I wanted it all! The glorious cankles, heartburn, fluids leaking out of weird places, and endless nausea… YASSSSS! For many couples the baby-making process is straightforward. Sex = baby and 9 months later you are holding a squishy baby and putting your Keurig...
by Shannon M. Clark | Oct 5, 2020 | Fertility
Last week, we covered the important topic of fibroids and fertility. This week, we are diving into the facts about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and fertility. Though PCOS is fairly common, affecting between 8%–10% of reproductive age women (18-44), medical experts...
by Shannon M. Clark | Oct 1, 2020 | Fertility
For the past 10+ years I’ve been retrieving eggs for people. A process that if you’re a new patient, can be daunting. You may be wondering, what exactly is involved? Just like any surgery it is serious business and a procedure that goes best when there’s...
by Shannon M. Clark | Sep 27, 2020 | Fertility
I am a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist who takes care of women with high-risk pregnancies with roles and a clinician, educator, and researcher. My practice is academic and evidence-based, which means I practice according to the most recent proven...
by Sharon Praissman Fisher | Sep 23, 2020 | Fertility, Parenthood
I am an intentional mother and accidental writer. I always knew I wanted to be the former; I never imagined I could be the latter. One day my fertility journey collided with the literary sphere. This happened after celebrating the fortieth birthday of my dear...