The golden hour after birth refers to the first 60 minutes (and often the first 1-2 “golden hours after birth”) immediately following delivery. Think of it as a protected window, designed to support your newborn’s transition from womb to world, and your own first steps into matrescence and parenthood. The focus? Calm, uninterrupted bonding, physiological … [Read more…]
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Once oocytes have been vitrified, they do not deteriorate over time. They remain in exactly the same condition as at the moment they were vitrified, meaning they can remain frozen indefinitely. Is there a maximum time limit for storing frozen eggs? There is no strict time limit. It is reasonable to preserve them for as … [Read more…]
Trying to sleep on your period can feel like a nightly negotiation between cramps, leaks, and that restless, uncomfortable energy that I’m sure we can all relate to. Here on Team TRB, we all menstruate. And we’ve all got our own ways to deal, when that time of the month rolls around. Here’s how to … [Read more…]
Glaucoma is the second-leading cause of blindness, and a silent one at that. It’s estimated that half of the patients who develop it are unaware of their condition, as they lose peripheral vision only when the disease is more advanced, and the damage is irreversible. There isn’t a cure, and while medication can control hypertension … [Read more…]
by Michael Drews, M.D., reproductive endocrinologist, founding partner, IVI RMA North America When Jane’s parents, Marilyn and Steve, first visited my clinic in New Jersey, IVF was still relatively new in the United States, and something people approached with more curiosity than certainty. Success rates were low—in the single digits. The science was evolving. Every … [Read more…]
Egg vitrification (freezing) is a simple medical procedure. The process usually lasts between 10 and 15 daysfrom the start of ovarian hormonal stimulation to egg retrieval and vitrification. Initial tests and medical evaluation Any patient interested in preserving her fertility through egg vitrification (cryopreservation) is first offered an initial consultation with a specialist in reproductive … [Read more…]
Getting granular about your nutrition baseline while trying to conceive? Antioxidants are much-talked about in this context, and are probably high on your list if you’ve landed on this page! One antioxidant in particular that’s gaining attention right now is ubiquinol for fertility. Ubiquinol is the active antioxidant form of CoQ10. And with decades of … [Read more…]
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Program Ensures Value Created at Clinic Level is Shared with Leading Doctors New Fertility Clinic Partners Announced by IVI RMA North America NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Three industry leaders, Costco, Sesame, and IVI RMA North America, today announced a strategic partnership to transform how fertility care is accessed in the U.S. and address the biggest barriers to … [Read more…]