Category Archives: Infertility

How Do I Find the Right Fertility Clinic?

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Alisa Hafkin

If you’ve decided it’s time to contact a fertility specialist in order to become pregnant, start by doing some thinking and homework. It is important to spend the time and energy to find a clinic that’s a good fit and … Continue reading →

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“When Are You Starting Your Family?”

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Alisa Hafkin

With the holiday season upon us, many people are planning to spend time with family and friends.  If you are married/partnered/single and in your child bearing years, you may be ready to start a family of your own.  You may … Continue reading →

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The Pros and Cons of Fertility Drugs

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Alisa Hafkin

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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Coping with Infertility

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Alisa Hafkin

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?

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Alisa Hafkin

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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Communicating with Your Partner During Infertility

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Alisa Hafkin

Here in NYC we all experience busy lives.  The hustle and bustle of getting to work, navigating the subway, and even buying groceries (and walking them up the five flights to your apartment) can be exhausing and overwhelming. Couples in … Continue reading →

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When Infertility Treatment Is Not Working

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Alisa Hafkin

The drugs, shots, and doctors visits – they have been going on for months and still no pregnancy.  You have hopes and dreams of starting and growing a family that seem to be lost in test tubes and syringes.  The … Continue reading →

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Your Friend is Pregnant…You are Not

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Alisa Hafkin

It does not matter how close of a friend she has been…your friendship may even date back to Kindergarten or it could be your closest cousin or your sister.  The fact is, she is pregnant and you are not.  Add … Continue reading →

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When Your Friend is Pregnant…and you still are not

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Alisa Hafkin

When you are walking a path of infertility, you are struggling with a myriad of emotions and feelings.  Of course there is anxiety around your constant question “why can’t I get pregnant?”  And that is usually accompanied by a constant … Continue reading →

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