If you’re part of a couple with uteruses or ovaries and want to start a family, this post is for you! Congratulations on this exciting time. Let’s talk about the steps to get started with lesbian baby-making.

Most individuals who plan to conceive, have trouble conceiving, or undergo IVF want to know how to improve their overall fertility, and nutrition can often play a critical role. This post shares nutrition recommendations when undergoing IVF based on evidence.

One of the most common questions I get, from both patients and my online community, is this: “What foods can improve my fertility?” This blog post will share my recommendations, based on studies, for four key food groups: fruits, grains, dairy, and antioxidant-rich foods.

As a reproductive endocrinologist, I love helping to build all types of families. When you have two people with two uteruses and (usually) four ovaries, there are many family-building options. Here are some of my top learning moments from working with lesbian patients.

As a reproductive endocrinologist helping people build families for over 15 years, I’m answering questions about food and lifestyle daily. The healthier we are, the more our body is focused on reproduction. If you’re wondering what foods you should avoid to maximize fertility, read on.

When a patient asks me, “How much exercise is too much?” I want to look at the data. This article shares why I encourage my patients to continue exercising (with modifications) during IVF.

As a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and OB-GYN, I love answering common questions about fertility. One of the most common queries from patients and followers is about lifestyle: How much should I exercise when I’m trying to conceive?

The potential overturn of Roe v. Wade could impact IVF as we know it, and I’m worried about its impact on my fertility patients and the broader fertility community.

During pregnancy, I understand why you’ll want to do everything you can to ensure you and your baby are as healthy as possible. When there’s a new medical intervention like a vaccine, it’s normal to want data before making that decision. And now we have the data, so let's go through it.

For as long as I’ve practiced medicine, abortion rights have been protected at a federal level. As of this week, this federal protection is under serious scrutiny—an attack on the most severe level. I’m utilizing my platform to help you understand how we got here, what it means, and what you can do.

COVID-19 and the vaccine have been polarizing topics in the world of female fertility. This blog post aims to debunk myths, address misconceptions, and decipher studies to help you feel empowered with your decisions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and fertility.

Male reproductive health is half of the genetic equation with family building, and in this blog post, I want to answer common questions with evidence surrounding men's reproductive health in both a COVID-19 infection and the COVID-19 vaccine.

In my eyes, we’ve been fighting two pandemics: the COVID-19 pandemic and the medical misinformation pandemic. If you or someone you love are part of the fertility community, I hope this blog post might help shed light on how we got to where we are today with misinformation about COVID-19.

Here’s what you need to know about Butylphenyl methypropionial and your reproductive health.

Thanksgiving can be a minefield of emotions and difficult to navigate when you’re struggling to build your family. Survival tips on preparing yourself for ways to cope can mean the difference between a pleasant experience and an agonizing one.

If you’re feeling down or left out of the ‘parent club’ this Halloween – keep reading because you are not alone and there are ways to care for yourself during this time.

The majority of couples trying to conceive will be successful within 1 year of starting to try, but you’re the 1 in 8 couples that haven’t, you may be asking yourself why and what’s next.

Father’s Day like many holidays can be a stinging reminder of what some people desire most but do not have yet. Whether it’s years of infertility, a recent miscarriage, a failed adoption attempt – any holiday celebrating family can make those that want it most feel down. Learn how you can help.

Mother’s Day is a wonderful way to celebrate the mothers but this holiday can be a painful trigger for many struggling with infertility and pregnancy loss. The get togethers, cards, flowers, social media posts can be reminders of what they have lost or desire to be. If you know someone grieving this Mother’s Day, keep reading to learn how you can support your loved ones.

Mother’s Day can be tough for women who are trying to build their family but are struggling with infertility and miscarriage. Learn how to care for yourself as Mother’s Day approaches.