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.

By Carolyn Berger, LCSW, with Lisa Schuman, LCSW The blended family, one that’s created through birth and adoption, has been a part of the adoption landscape for a long time.  There are different types of blended families—those where an adopted child is the first child and those ...

By Harry Fisch, MD Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis. It is part of religious custom for Jews and many Muslims, for reasons that have been lost to history. The popularity of circumcision in other groups of men has waxed and waned depending on prevailing ...

by Iris Waichler, LCSW  I recently read a blog by actress Elisabeth Rohm.  She is known for her role as attorney Serena Southerlyn on Law and Order.  She became a mother after in vitro fertilization.  Since then she has worked to help support people experiencing infertility ...

By Jamie Schenk DeWitt "For there is no friend like a sister – In calm or stormy weather.” Alexander Muir   Sadly, I have just learned about two couples who suddenly and tragically lost their unborn babies.  Both couples were expecting twin boys and both had undergone IVF ...

by Corey Whelan August 1-7 marks the celebration of World Breastfeeding Week. For many infertile women, being able to nurse may feel like a distant dream.  I know it did to me when I was in the throes of TTC.  When I was trying to get pregnant, anything that touched upon pregnancy or ...

by Iris WaichlerWe had a beautiful fall day this week and my husband, daughter, and I went for a walk in the woods. We came across a huge oak tree that was down over a river. It was the perfect bridge and my Stanford Gymnast husband and adventurous daughter jumped at the chance to explore ...

by Carolyn Berger, LCSW I’m a single mom and until recently I thought I had done a pretty good job of educating my two teenage sons, ages 18 and 21, about sex and sexual health. We never sat down for “big talks” about these subjects.  Rather, I tried to weave them into our ...

by Corey Whelan My daughter doesn't pick up after herself.  Those TV shows about hoarders scare the crap out of me because her room looks a little bit like that.  My son is much more meticulous. But sometimes, it's hard for us to find common ground in our conversations, that's just ...