Company spotlight: Starbucks supports employees in need of IVF
With the rising cost of insurance and with many companies taking benefits away from employees, it’s unusual to hear about a major corporation giving more and better... Continue reading
Single Parenthood By Choice
Kristen DiOrio is a Philadelphia-based professional recruiter and single mother of five-year-old Olivia. An aspiring stand-up comedian, she views life through an enthusiastic and humorous lens. Although she recognizes that dealing with fertility issues can be extremely difficult for many people, and everyone’s story is unique, she prefers to think... Continue reading
Help! Why is my fertility clinic “shutting down” temporarily?
Patients of fertility clinics often find themselves learning about many new policies, procedures and treatments at once, which can often be overwhelming. In fact, some of the new terminologies can even sound frightening. However, when patients hear the term “shutdown” during... Continue reading
ZyMot – Choosing High Quality Sperm
Recent and on-going advancements within the medical community have provided new opportunities for physicians to assist fertility patients in a multitude of ways. One very recent technological advancement is the newly-introduced ZyMot microfluidic sperm selection device. Launched last year, the ZyMot device is a new, FDA-approved, groundbreaking technology that helps... Continue reading
What You Should Know About CoQ10
For those who wish to conceive and start a family, especially patients dealing with infertility, it’s always helpful to learn about the benefits of certain vitamins and supplements that are known to have positive impact on fertility. One such supplement is CoQ10, which is used to boost fertility in both... Continue reading
The One in Eight – A Story of Infertility
True friendships can be invaluable to patients undergoing fertility treatments, and the overall shared experience can often result in strengthening these essential bonds. Recently, two Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-area friends created a special and heartfelt way to honor those who are struggling with infertility issues. Over the past year, Monica Brodovsky, a... Continue reading
Waiting for Babies Podcast
Today, anyone with a smartphone or computer knows that podcasts are just about everywhere. Nearly every news program offers a podcast, and many experts use this medium to connect with their audience members. In fact, it’s not unusual for people to have a number of episodes (on any variety of... Continue reading
Focus on INVOCELL: What Fertility Patients Should Know About this Groundbreaking Treatment
In today’s modern world, there are many scientific and medical advancements being introduced on a regular basis. Patients experiencing infertility now have access to an optional treatment, called INVOCELL. Physicians at Main Line Fertility in Philadelphia offer this new technology to some patients as they strive to provide the best... Continue reading
What is ICSI and is it Right for Me?
When patients begin their fertility journey, most quickly learn there are a variety of treatment options available, and a number of those were developed to augment the traditional IVF (In Vitro Fertilization). One of these innovative treatments is called ICSI (or Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection), which is an assisted reproductive... Continue reading
Food and Travel Blogger Kit Graham remains hopeful while sharing personal fertility experiences
Popular food and travel blogger Kit Graham founded her blog, The Kittchen (thekittchen.com) nearly eight years ago. As the name suggests, her main focus over the years has been food, restaurants, and culinary tips with some travel and adventures mixed in. However, her many devoted fans and followers had no... Continue reading