Author Archives: Alisa Hafkin

Beating the Baby Blues – Why Walking in NYC Can Help

A common occurrence after having a baby is experiencing the baby blues. Your hormones are trying to get back to normal and during this regulation process, you may feel sad, depressed, anxious and just plain all over the place emotionally. … Continue reading

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Date Nights in NYC in the Fall

You and your spouse or partner lead busy lives. If on top of that if you’re having difficulty with your relationship, infertility or feel frazzled due to a newborn baby it might help to take some time out to relax … Continue reading

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How to Avoid the Winter Blues

At this time of year many people who suffer from depression have a bit of a reprieve.  They are able to get out and about in NYC, enjoy activities, and see friends.  But, just like in Game of Thrones, the … Continue reading

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The Pros and Cons of Fertility Drugs

Infertility is being unable to naturally conceive a child after regular, unprotected sexual intercourse for over one year. Many couples who hope to become parents are diagnosed with infertility. The causes and treatments are many and couples face a number … Continue reading

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Successful Couples Therapy

You constantly fight, you’re struggling with infertility…one of you mentioned divorce…someone had an affair.  There many reasons why marriages are strained and pushed to the limit and these complex issues compel couples turn to a counselor for help.  Whatever situation … Continue reading

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Coping with Infertility

There are so many facets when dealing with infertility that can leave you feeling emotionally overwhelmed.  There is the medical/financial side of the issue with doctors appointments and insurance…then you have well intentioned parents and friends who ask “when are … Continue reading

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Should We Just adopt?

You have had dreams of growing a family with your partner but have had a few road blocks placed in the way.  If you have walked a path 0f infertility and have not had any success you may be wondering … Continue reading

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When Infertility is Hurting Your Relationship

Young couples often dream of growing their own unique family.  When walking down the aisle there is an expectation that this will all be a natural part of their future.  The decision to start a family is an exciting one, … Continue reading

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Getting Outside with the Baby in NYC

You have a new baby in NYC and you have been going crazy in your apartment.  The weather is just starting to show signs of spring now that we are in May!  There are many resources out there with information on … Continue reading

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When You Feel Too Depressed to Move

Depression can come on slowly or descend upon your life like a thud.  However it hits your life it is so important to keep moving forward, even if it’s just inch by inch…and we know this sometimes just does not … Continue reading

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