This mother’s day I was reflecting on my infertility journey and how I became a mother.  My daughter, Grace, was born because of the kindness of an egg donor.  I will never be able to meet her or thank her because she was an anonymous donor.  I thought a ...

For all too many women, the most dreaded day of the year is Mother's Day. On this particular Sunday the thought of attending Church, or even of spending time with one's own mother might seem to be an impossible task. In the United States 12% of women of reproductive age, or roughly ...

I have a friend who has been trying to become a parent for over 6 years now. I am happy to say she is close now to adopting a child but it is still not certain it will happen. I don’t really like the title of this article. This sort of waiting is not a game. Those of you that have been ...

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and so begins the official Holiday Season. Holidays bring on a mixture of emotions depending upon how satisfied you are with your life, family, personal and professional goals and dreams.  It is an annual marker where you can compare this year to where you ...

by Corey Whelan Blame it on the biological imperative but for many women, the desire to have a baby becomes undeniable somewhere between their late twenties and early forties. Those first ticks of the biological clock may sound like a boom, but actually begin with a subtle tock at the ripe old ...

 by Iris Waichler, L.C.S.W.            Being in the midst of National Infertility Awareness Week I have been thinking a lot about the impact of infertility.  I was just visiting a friend at Yale University who told me about her ...

For women who have struggled to conceive, the experience of pregnancy and early motherhood are often more challenging than anticipated. This informative blog gives concerete information about the emotional, physical and practical challenges as well as the rewards of breasfeeding after infertility.

A colleague and friend wrote to me a couple of days ago, asking if I was in Rome for the conference on treating infertility hosted by the Pontifical Academy for Life. While I’m extremely flattered that someone thinks I have that much power, I’m under no illusion that the teaching of ...

by Corey Whelan A new year, a new you.  Easier said than felt, particularly for women who have spent the last year (or longer) trying to get pregnant, without success. Let's face it, we often experience Infertility as a powerful enemy.. And one of this most hated enemy's weapons is it's ...

by Joann Galst, Ph.D. No matter how you slice it, the holiday season can be tough. Expectations often outweigh the reality, old family dynamics can re-emerge, and the focus on kids can be extremely painful for those experiencing their own fertility challenge. However, you are not ...