By: Juli Auclair Lipof Many couples feel a great sense of relief when they enter the second trimester of pregnancy. They’ve made it through the nerve wracking first twelve weeks, when the majority of early miscarriages happen. This is a joyous time when many couples are more comfortable sharing the news, about their bundle of...
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Valentines’ Day Blues
Valentines’ Day Blues Remember when Valentine’s Day use to be simple. All it meant was to buy a classroom pack of Valentine’s Day cards and hand them out during the school party where you got as many as you gave? Remember when Valentine’s Day may have meant romance at the beginning of a new relationship?...
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CELEBRATING VALENTINE’S DAY DESPITE INFERTILITY
CELEBRATING VALENTINE’S DAY DESPITE INFERTILITY Valentine’s Day is usually a time of year when we honor our loved ones by sharing flowers, chocolates or a nice special celebration. For couples, romance is supposed to be the theme of the day. Single people may start the day hoping to have a day of romance...
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COULD IT BE PCOS?
COULD IT BE PCOS? First it is the unexplained weight gain. Followed by an irregular and perhaps painful menstrual period. Then comes unusual facial hair. Many women start to become concerned and frustrated by the changes of their bodies. Finally, a trip to a medical specialist confirms that this is not “usual”. The diagnosis...
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On the Infertility Bookshelf – Part One
On the Infertility Bookshelf – Part One By Louise Sattler, Psychologist Many books are written on the subject of infertility. Often times, they are chocked full of salient medical information as they are penned by physicians or researchers. Yet, from time to time a book is written that tugs at the heartstrings, embellishes...
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WRITING YOUR WAY TO EMOTIONAL HEALTH!
WRITING YOUR WAY TO EMOTIONAL HEALTH! By Louise Sattler, Psychologist Life can be full of challenges with some requiring great strength, endurance, confidence and courage. This is exceptionally true when faced with infertility. As we enter the new year it may be time to resolve to start the year proactively – especially if...
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Infertility and Acupuncture Part One
Infertility and Acupuncture Part One by Shara Lawrence-Weiss Can acupuncture increase your rate of fertility? Not all experts agree on the answer to that question but don’t write off the premise too quickly. Acupuncture is most commonly used to treat chemotherapy patients, fibromyalgia, headaches, labor pain, low back pain, menstrual cramps, migraines, osteoarthritis, dental pain,...
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The Night Before Christmas turned into an Infertility Success Story
The Night Before Christmas turned into an Infertility Success Story By Dara Blaker from DaraonRadio.com ‘Twas the day of your birth What a trip it has been. I’ll tell you the story, But where to begin? We tried and we tried, But no baby was had. We cried and we prayed We were even...