Egg Hunt and Baby Reunion 2020
It is with regret that we must inform you that we are canceling our Annual Egg Hunt & Baby Reunion. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we had no choice but to cancel.
We are saddened by this decision, as we look forward to celebrating the baby reunion with you every year. We are following the CDC recommendations to help stop the spread of coronavirus in our community.
Thank you very much for your past attendance. We remain committed to providing the best care to our patients and their families.
We hope to celebrate the Egg Hunt & Baby Reunion again next year!
‘Fertile Yoga’ Reduces Stress And Increases Hopefulness In Women Undergoing Fertility Treatment
A study of 55 women who practiced “fertile yoga” found the women experienced decreased sadness, decreased stress, and increased hopefulness.
Fertile yoga is a specific type of yoga where women who are trying fertility treatments practice two techniques. Quoted from the article, the two specific techniques are:
- A one-minute mantra: “I am strong, healthy, resilient, hopeful, capable and fertile.”
- Seven movements of the spine like forwarding flexion, backbend extension, lateral left bend, and lateral right bend, left rotation twist, right rotation twist, and axial extension.
Story via Divya Ramaswam for International Business Times
Painkillers During Pregnancy Can Affect Fertility Of Future Generations: Study
Females taking pain killers while pregnant risk their babies having fertility problems in the future. This applies to their grandchildren as well.
“Scientists at Edinburgh University looked at the effects of paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen, and is available under the trade name Tylenol) and ibuprofen on the testes and ovaries of human fetuses. They found that the medications left permanent marks on DNA, which could affect a future baby’s fertility.” – Quote by Isabelle Khoo
Story via Huffington Post
Charred barbecued food could be contributing to infertility, study finds
Eating barbecue, and other blackened sugary food high in AGEs, can lead to female fertility problems as well as pregnancy complications. AGEs (advanced glycation end products) are a sugar byproduct.
Story via The Sydney Morning Herald
Impact of cell phone radiation on fertility
Cell phone radiation negatively impacts male and female fertility when a cell phone is kept in close proximity to female ovaries or male testes. Additionally, cell phone radiation can negatively impact the growth of a fetus in a woman, as well as pose other threats to an unborn baby. To limit the effects of cell phone radiation on fertility, people should store their phones away from their reproductive organs and unborn babies. See the article to learn more!
Story via The Asian Age
Young cancer patients advised to preserve fertility before chemo
Some miracle babies are born after a man or woman goes under chemo treatment for cancer, but there are risks associated with trying to have a baby after chemo. It is recommended that women and men cryopreserve their eggs and sperm prior to undergoing chemo, allowing them to have children even if their fertility is damaged do to chemo and cancer.
Story via Sheryl Ubelacker for The Canadian Press (nationalpost.com)
7 Eating Habits You Didn’t Realize Dramatically Affect Your Fertility
7 eating habits that can “dramatically affect your fertility”:
1) not eating enough
2) eating foods that trigger an allergic reaction
3) consuming food from plastic containers
4) taking herbal remedies
5) eating more fish and vegetables
6) the type of milk you drink
7) drinking too much caffeine
See the full article to get the details
Story via Bustle.com by Kristine Fellizar
Effect of environmental toxins on our reproductive system
Environmental toxins pose a fertility threat to women and men. The top environmental toxins mentioned in the article to avoid include: pesticides, formaldehyde, bisphenols, organic solvents, unfiltered tap water, and heavy metals.
Story via Oladapo Ashiru for Punch
Why Don’t We Talk About Male Infertility More?
Many times, male fertility is compromised by chemicals. Radiation from phones and computers makes the situation worse. Diet is important for male fertility. See the full article for details.
Story via Philadelphia News (phillymag.com)
Sugar affects fertility
Consuming too much sugar can negatively impact fertility for women and men.
Sugar does not have a direct effect on fertility. However, consuming too much sugar can lead to complications such as weight gain, insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus, lowered immunity, and hormonal imbalance, all of which can negatively impact fertility.
Story via Kaniza Garari of the Deccan Chronicle
‘Fertile Yoga’ Reduces Stress And Increases Hopefulness In Women Undergoing Fertility Treatment
A study of 55 women who practiced “fertile yoga” found the women experienced decreased sadness, decreased stress, and increased hopefulness. Fertile yoga is a specific type of yoga where women who are trying fertility treatments practice two techniques. Quoted from the article, the two specific techniques are:
- A one-minute mantra: “I am strong, healthy, resilient, hopeful, capable and fertile.”
- Seven movements of the spine like forwarding flexion, backbend extension, lateral left bend, and lateral right bend, left rotation twist, right rotation twist, and axial extension.
Story via Divya Ramaswam for International Business Times
Nutritional Tips For A Healthy Pregnancy
Foods great for pregnant women include whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and dairy products. Pregnant women should try to avoid caffeine, unpasteurized food, alcohol, raw meat, and certain types of fish that could be high in mercury. Mercury contamination can severely harm unborn babies.
Choline is beneficial for the brain development of a fetus. Great sources of choline include egg yolks, legumes, poultry, cruciferous vegetables, and nuts. See the article for more nutritional information!
Story via Cari Nierenberg – Live Science Contributor
How Fad Diets Can Impact Your Fertility
Fad diets, such as juice cleanses, the raw vegan diet (Veganuary), meal replacement shakes, the Ketogenic diet, and caffeinated diet pills and drinks, can negatively impact female fertility.
Although the raw vegan diet (Veganuary) may not be a fad diet, it is still on the list.
Story via Professor Nick Macklon, Medical Director at The London Women’s Clinic
Ibuprofen linked to male infertility, study says
Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) can negatively impact male fertility when taken in doses commonly prescribed to athletes. This is true for young men as well as male babies still in their mothers’ wombs.
Story via CNN