Fertility/Infertility
Explore reproductive health topics, fertility/infertility options, supports and resources, and hear from families who have navigated fertility challenges.
Trying To Conceive Group
This group is for anyone not yet parenting who is struggling to conceive and not pursuing fertility treatment at this time.
This group typically meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:30p EST.
Primary Infertility Group
This group is focused on those navigating an infertility diagnosis and potential treatment options who are not yet parenting.
It meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30p EST and the 4th Thursday of the month at 7p EST.
IVF Group
This group is open to anyone who is doing IVF for any reason (infertility, genetic testing purposes, reciprocal IVF, fertility preservation, etc.) and is not yet parenting.
This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 7p EST.
Trying for Another Group
This peer group provides support to those facing the unique challenges and frustrations of struggling to add another child to their family, including those navigating a secondary infertility diagnosis.
This group typically meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7p EST.
One and No Longer Trying for Another Group
This peer group provides support to those who are contemplating the decision, or have made the decision, to stop trying for a sibling and are finding peace with having one child.
This group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:30p EST.
Cancer and Fertility Group
This group is open to anyone impacted by cancer and fertility, whether you are newly diagnosed with cancer, learning about your fertility preservation options (or lack thereof), or for those struggling with infertility after cancer.
This group meets every other month on the 4th Monday at 7:30p EST (2024: Feb/Apr/June/Aug/Oct/Dec).
Not a Muscle Strain After All: My Path to Diagnoses
Guest Post by a member of the Resolve New England community “Your tests look normal, so it must be a muscle strain,” said my orthopedist… as well as my physician, chiropractor, and physical therapist. I had heard this explanation for my chronic lower back...
Our Rollercoaster to Parenthood
Featured in the RNE Magazine, 2021 Volume 3 By: Shannon McNamee My husband, Shawn, and I had planned to start a family as soon as we got married. We had no idea the topsy-turvy ups and downs we would have to endure to do so! We spent our first year of...
Most Common Cause of Female Infertility Remains Underfunded
Guest Post by Shruthi Mahalingaiah, MD and Sasha Ottey We've seen the recent headlines about declining birth rates across the globe. But this trend isn’t new. Birth rates have been declining for at least the past decade in the United States for a multitude...
Mommy Days
Featured in the RNE Magazine, 2021 Volume 2 By Rachel Vorkink There are so many ways to resolve fertility and family building challenges and we think it is important to have open conversations about all of them. That's why each issue of the RNE Magazine...
How to Naturally Boost Sperm Health
Guest Post by Liane Moccia, RH (AHG) A 2017 paper that reported a significant decline in sperm parameters brought increased attention to male fertility. However, in reality, this isn’t new. Sperm counts have been declining for decades. To better understand...
Fertility 101
Guest Post by Ann Korkidakis, MD MPH For most beginning on their fertility journey, the end goal is obvious (and adorable!), but the path to get there can be a big unknown. Whether you’re at the starting line or somewhere along the road, it is always helpful...
The “A” word: A Reproductive Surgeon’s Take on Adenomyosis
Guest Post by Antonio R. Gargiulo, MD Endometriosis used to be an obscure diagnosis, often eluding medical providers for years and puzzling patients when we broke the news to them following laparoscopic surgery. Today I would argue that endometriosis has...
“What else can I do to increase my chances of getting pregnant?”
Guest Post by Carla DiGirolamo, MD As a fertility doctor, “Is there anything else I can be doing to increase my chances of getting pregnant?” is one of the most common questions my patients ask, as we are navigating their journey to parenthood. We will often...
Top 5 Myths About Infertility Overheard in a Fertility Clinic
Guest Post by Alison Zimon, M.D. Like everything we care about, figuring out how to tackle a problem like infertility leads us to educate and empower ourselves. We read books, search the web, and talk with friends and family. Unfortunately, there is a lot of...
Coping With Infertility During a Pandemic
Guest post by Alice D. Domar, Ph.D. I published a study many years ago which showed that women experiencing infertility had equivalent stress levels to women with cancer, HIV+, or heart disease. And several studies published since then have shown the same...
Fertility Acupuncture for Mind-Body Healing
Guest post by Heather Smidt Family building through assisted reproductive technology (ART) can be overwhelming for both your body and mind. Often, it might feel like there is no relief, and the stress can seem like it just keeps increasing at every new...
Top 6 Mind/Body Practices for Fertility
Guest post by Kerry Hinds Stress and infertility go hand in hand. It’s hard to get around that. However, just because you’re experiencing stress, doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to lessen its impact on your mind and body. Below you’ll find 6 mind/body...