You finally did it. You took a deep breath and scheduled a visit with a fertility specialist. You are ready to go! And suddenly, you have a laundry list of tests to do and some of these don’t even diagnose fertility problems! What the heck?? Fertility problems affect the whole body. In fact, 2 bodies […]

At Kindbody, we know that the holidays can be a triggering time for anyone, specifically those in a transitional phase of their life. Well-intended questions from loved ones such as; “what colleges did you apply to?”, “when are you going to get married already?”, “when are you going to have a baby?”, can be very […]

RI Witness technology virtually eliminates identification error. If you’re reading this, you may have already experienced a rollercoaster ride on your fertility journey.  For many, taking the next step to assisted reproduction and IVF brings new concerns and fears since you have to put faith and trust in the hands of others – laboratory staff […]

By: Martine Jones, Clinical Psychologist (Psy. D.) Today is National Stress Awareness Day and the concept couldn’t be more linked to fertility. One of the most common things I hear from my infertility clients is that they worry that the stress that they are experiencing as a result of infertility struggles will further contribute to […]

WHAT IS PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of irregular menses in the United States and affects up to 1 in 10 women. While PCOS can show up in a number of different ways there are clearly defined criteria for how to diagnose PCOS.  PCOS is diagnosed when a person meets […]

There are many steps that individuals can take to improve their odds of getting pregnant. While we often focus on the things that we can add to our lifestyle to make things better, there are many things that we eliminate from our lives that can be just as important and even more impactful. Most research […]

As a child, my mother’s proudest moments weren’t when I learned to ride my bike or got all my chores done before dinner. Those moments were celebrated, but getting straight A’s in school pleased her most. My mother wasn’t able to start college because she chose to conceive me. My grandmother and great-grandmother struggled to […]

Egg freezing (vitrification) is an advanced reproductive technology that can offer women more flexibility with their future family planning. Egg freezing gives women the freedom and control to pause their “biological clock” until they are ready to start a family. Over the years, there has been a huge boost in the popularity of elective egg freezing […]

Age is an important factor in a woman’s ability to get pregnant, but lifestyle may also play a vital role. Currently, research shows that certain chemicals in our environment could have negative effects on fertility but questions still remain on exactly what harms fertility, how much exposure is dangerous, or when the exposure is dangerous. […]

Fertility diagnostic testing occurs in conjunction with or shortly after your initial consultation. In some cases, patients have diagnostic insurance coverage that can be used to cover some or all testing needed. It is important to note that some insurance companies stipulate that diagnostic coverage is only available for those who have not already sought […]