April 22-28 is an exciting time for the infertility community because it’s National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW). Anyone can be challenged to have a family. No matter what race, religion, sexuality or economic status they are, infertility doesn’t discriminate. Together, we can change how others view infertility. It begins with being part of a national Read More
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Father’s Day Affects Wanna-Be Dads Too
Mother’s Day can be one of the most difficult times of of the year for women experiencing infertility. Luckily there is a lot of advice and support for women longing for a child on what can be an emotionally draining day. But wanna-be-dads need support too, especially on Father’s Day. They may not express emotions Read More
#BlotnerBaby: Heather’s Story
I was diagnosed at 19 with PCOS. When I was 24, my husband and I decided to attempt to conceive. During the first year of trying, I conceived rather quickly, but had two early miscarriages. We attempted to conceive for another year without medical intervention and without success. After two years of trying on our own, I went to Read More
#BlotnerBabies: The Rubin Family
Aaryn Rubin has been a patient of Dr. Blotner since 2006, having met his daughter while she was in graduate school in NYC. She started seeing Dr. Blotner before her marriage because she had irregular periods and knew she probably would need medical intervention in order to pregnant. An Orthodox Jewish woman, Aaryn wanted to Read More
#StartAsking During National Infertility Awareness Week
Westchester Fertility Joins RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association to Observe National Infertility Awareness Week® National Public Education Initiative Takes Place April 24-30, 2016 Westchester Fertility and RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association will recognize National Infertility Awareness Week®, April 24 through April 30, joining millions of women and men fighting the disease of infertility, healthcare professionals, Read More