The emotional journey of infertility can be complex and challenging for individuals and couples struggling to conceive. Often involving a wide range of overlapping and sometimes conflicting emotions, facing fertility issues can make people feel like they’re all alone in their struggle. However, every cloud has a silver lining. While infertility is undeniably one of…
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Empowering Lives, Creating Families: Exploring Fertility Healthcare Careers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) forecasts that between 2021 and 2031, overall healthcare employment will grow 13% (about 2 million positions), much faster than the average for all occupations. As many individuals and couples are considering assisted reproductive technology (ART) to grow their families, this represents an excellent job field. With such high demand,…
National Infertility Awareness: Prelude Patient Stories
Every year during the last week of April, the fertility community comes together to draw awareness to a topic that is seldom discussed openly: infertility. Known as National Infertility Awareness Week, this week-long event’s purpose is to advocate, educate, and support people who are dealing with fertility issues. According to a recent report from the…
Managing Infertility and Social Commitments
Taking the first step to start a family is exciting! However, each person’s journey is uniquely different in length, types of treatments, and the emotions that you are feeling each step of the way. During this period of time, social obligations will arise — holiday get togethers, birthdays, and baby showers. Certain events and social…
Ringing in the New Year While Going Through Infertility
The year is coming to an end, and for many, that means it’s time to gather and ring in the New Year. But if you are experiencing infertility issues, understandably, you may not be in a festive mood. Here are some of our coping tips and self-care measures to help you navigate the holidays. Make…
How can I cope with pregnancy loss? | Ask Dr. Domar
Although pregnancy loss is incredibly common, many individuals who experience miscarriages don’t expect it to happen to them. If your thoughts jump quickly from seeing a positive pregnancy test to dreaming up baby names, nursery decorations, and clever ways to tell your family and friends, you’re not alone. When those happy fantasies are brought to…
What is secondary infertility, and what causes it?
First-time parents aren’t the only ones who can struggle with infertility. If you’ve already successfully brought a new life into the world, you might be surprised when your next attempt is significantly more difficult. It can be startling to discover that what once came easily to your body has mysteriously become a challenge. “I’ve done…
Am I too old to have children?
Innovations in fertility science have extended the potential for parenthood beyond what we thought possible a generation ago. If you’re looking to start a family later in life than your parents did, you’ve got plenty of company. As of 2022, the median age of first-time mothers in the United States is 30 years old, a…
Are all fertility doctors the same?
Learn about the different types of fertility specialties, what they’re called, and how they can help you on your journey. There are multiple approaches to any medical problem, which may call for different sorts of specialists. Even within the specialty of fertility, there are a few different kinds of doctors you may encounter. Typically, a…
What causes infertility?
There are many factors that can cause infertility – including some that are within your control to resolve. Parenting naturally presents many challenges along with its great joys. Sometimes those challenges begin as early as the conception process, leaving even the most prepared parent-to-be frustrated. Infertility is officially defined as the inability to conceive after…