As a Black mom, I know firsthand how important it is to choose the right provider for prenatal care and reproductive services. In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, I want to share why this decision is crucial and break down the various options available to Black women. Why it’s Important for Black Women to […] Read more…
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Why Some Black Women Choose Medical Tourism for Prenatal Care and Reproductive Health
I know that I typically write about the fun and exciting aspects of exploring new destinations and experiencing different cultures. However, in light of Black Maternal Health Week, I wanted to take a different spin on travel topics and explore the importance of medical tourism for Black women seeking maternal and reproductive care. Black women […] Read more…
Coping With Secondary Infertility
As someone who has dealt with this, I want to talk to you about a topic that is not often discussed enough: secondary infertility. Secondary infertility is defined as the inability to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term after previously giving birth to a child. This experience can be incredibly challenging and psychologically traumatic […] Read more…
5 Tips for Coping with Infertility During the Holidays
Because I’ve personally dealt with this through my experience with secondary infertility, I know what it’s like to sit through those awkward conversations during the holidays. Infertility of any kind is emotionally, mentally, and physically tough, and then add in intrusive questioning from [some] well-meaning family members, can make holiday gatherings something to dread. Related: […] Read more…
Will the Roe v Wade Decision Affect My Frozen Embryos?
Having gone through IVF, I currently have 10 embryos in storage. Although I live in New York State where the overturning of Roe doesn’t affect residents, it’s important for me as someone who has gone through IVF and has embryos in storage to shed light on what this decision means for couples with frozen embryos […] Read more…