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COVID-19 Vaccination is Recommended for Pregnant Individuals

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), along with the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), announced that they are recommending that all pregnant individuals be vaccinated against COVID-19, including…

New Guidance on the COVID-19 Vaccination and Reproductive Health

The American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) COVID-19 task force has released new guidance on COVID-19 vaccination and reproductive health. Findings include that the COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy does not…

Guide to Fertility Insurance Laws in New England

This post was updated on Jan 1, 2024, to reflect the most up-to-date information, especially as it relates to the state of Maine, which previously had no fertility coverage mandates.…

Egg Freezing Cost: What’s Involved?

For many women who want to have a baby, egg freezing offers the opportunity to postpone motherhood without worrying about their biological clock. If the time is not right for…

Fibroids and Fertility

Uterine fibroids are associated with both infertility and miscarriage depending on their size and location. However, not everyone with fibroids, even large ones, will have difficulty getting pregnant. This causes…

Can I Test My Fertility At Home?

Patients often ask, “Can I test my fertility at home?” At-home fertility tests are available over-the-counter; however, it is important to note that this does not replace the testing that…

The Importance of the Endometrium for Pregnancy

The endometrium plays a key role during the menstrual cycle as well as during pregnancy. Much of our efforts in assisted reproductive technologies, namely IVF and IUI, is focused on…

How to Improve Your Chances of IVF Success

Fertility treatment can be a very stressful time in the lives of IVF patients and their partners. We hear questions like, “What are my chances of getting pregnant?” and “Are…

Improving Fertility Through What You Eat

When a woman’s body is preparing for pregnancy, there is an increased need for certain vitamins and minerals, so the ovary will ovulate a mature egg that can be fertilized.…

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