You have arrived! You’re past the days of injectable fertility medications and egg retrieval. Now, it’s time to plan for the long-awaited embryo transfer day. The good news is that embryo transfer is easy-breezy. That said, the excitement can be somewhat mixed with anxiety because embryo transfer day is also the beginning of the infamous two-week wait (TWW). Embryo … [Read more...] about What to Expect on Embryo Transfer Day
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We’re Celebrating Pride Month in Boston
Pride Month is a special time for the physicians, staff, and patients here at Fertility Solutions. As one of the Boston area’s premier fertility centers, we dedicate much of our time to helping LGBTQ+ patients make their family-building dreams come true using ART. We believe in equal access for everyone when creating a family. Any person willing to create a loving home … [Read more...] about We’re Celebrating Pride Month in Boston
Fertility Solutions Sponsors RNE’s Footsteps for Family Building
We are thrilled to be back in person (or virtual, if you choose) at Resolve New England's Footsteps for Family Building walk! Since 1974, Resolve New England (RNE) has been at the forefront of fertility and family building support, education, and advocacy in New England. Footsteps for Family Building, RNE's fundraising walk provides hope … [Read more...] about Fertility Solutions Sponsors RNE’s Footsteps for Family Building
Communication is Key to a Successful Pregnancy
I am always being asked, “What can I do to improve my chances for pregnancy?” Besides taking prenatal vitamins and leading a healthy lifestyle, these are tips for any woman seeking better communication with her fertility specialist. Be well informed, but don’t rely solely on the Internet. Reading about your medical condition and understanding test results and … [Read more...] about Communication is Key to a Successful Pregnancy
Food for Thought: Tips for Conception
Keeping to a healthy diet can be incredibly stressful and hard to achieve, which is completely understandable. But when you are trying to conceive, your diet is a really important part of the puzzle. It’s pretty common knowledge that you should adhere to the food “pyramid”, and eat plenty of greens every day, but in practice that can be difficult. Dealing with busy … [Read more...] about Food for Thought: Tips for Conception
National Infertility Awareness Week 2021
How do you plan to honor National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW)? Here at Fertility Solutions, we do our best to spread the word and encourage our patients and their families to do the same. This year, NIAW 2021 takes place from April 18 through April 24. The event is sponsored by RESOLVE and has been going strong since 1989! That’s more than 40 years of hard work, … [Read more...] about National Infertility Awareness Week 2021
Fertility Solutions Designated Aetna Institute of Excellence
Fertility Solutions Designated an Aetna Institute of Excellence Fertility Solutions is overjoyed and proud to announce that we have been designated as an Aetna Institute of Excellence. Enhance Fertility Care With Aetna Institute of Excellence Designation The designation by Aetna of an Institute of Excellence is a difficult accolade to receive. Institute of … [Read more...] about Fertility Solutions Designated Aetna Institute of Excellence
Our Favorite Holiday Activities in Boston
The holiday season is in full swing. For many, that might mean having to swing right into fertility treatments to continue in sync with your cycle. Kick Off the Holidays with Some of the Boston Area’s Celebrated Activities If you find yourself here in Boston for fertility treatments in the weeks leading up to Hannakuh and Christmas, we’ve compiled a list of our … [Read more...] about Our Favorite Holiday Activities in Boston
Reciprocal IVF: The Basics
Reciprocal IVF is one of the multiple options available to same-sex, female couples - as well as transgender men- who want to have a child. Unlike gay men or transgender women, who require a gestational carrier to support their family building dreams, women in same-sex relationships - including transgender men who have functional ovaries and/or a uterus - have multiple ART … [Read more...] about Reciprocal IVF: The Basics
Fertility Solutions Halloween Photo Contest
Ghostly Greetings Fertility Solutions Families! Covid-19 has crashed our Annual Halloween Costume Party but we don’t want to wait another year to see your faces. This year, we are hosting a “Too Cute to Spook” online photo contest. Fertility Solutions families, past and present, are invited to share your best Halloween or autumn photo. We hope you are all staying … [Read more...] about Fertility Solutions Halloween Photo Contest