When we speak about Maternal Health Awareness in this country, we know that strong self-advocacy can be an integral factor in improving outcomes. While it may be daunting to speak up in a medical setting, it is actually easier than you may think. As a birth doula, it is my goal to help teach these […]

Embark on a comprehensive journey into breastfeeding – an ancient yet deeply personal experience. From understanding the evolving phases of milk to the importance of workplace empathy, discover the intricate balance of bonding, nourishment, and growth that breastfeeding entails.

In order for individuals born with a uterus and ovaries to have the potential to become pregnant, they must have timely and adequate hormone stimulation during their menstrual cycle to develop a mature egg, release that egg through ovulation, and prepare the uterus for implantation should fertilization occur. The graphic below illustrates the changes in […]

What makes a mother? Are you a mother if you gave birth? If you had a C section? If you lost a child? If you had a miscarriage?  Are you a mother if you needed donor egg? If you needed donor sperm? If you needed a gestational carrier?  Are you a mother if you froze […]

7 foods to support Endometriosis By Kriszta Tiwari Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women through their reproductive years. It is a complex chronic inflammatory disease with a myriad of symptoms ranging from mild to severe, often even debilitating. Common symptoms: Painful periods, severe enough to disrupt your life: missing work, school etc. Long periods (longer […]

I’m a physician married to a physician. Initially, I did not think I would face obstacles because of our dual career paths. I would soon learn, however, professional and personal life sacrifices would be necessary for us to achieve our goals. This is my story as a training physician and a “single” mom, including some […]

Being proactive about your health is the highest form of self-care. How can you be proactive about your reproductive health today? That’s easy. Know the (biological) facts.  You are never too young (or too old) to learn more about your body, your fertility, and understand where things stand.  Age matters. When it comes to fertility, […]

By: Erica Keller – Kindbody Physician Assistant (San Fransisco) So you’ve completed your first Fertility Assessment appointment with Kindbody and you’ve been reassured that your ovarian reserve looks normal for your age…now what? Trend it yearly!  First and foremost, what is ovarian reserve testing?  Ovarian reserve testing is evaluated at your Fertility Assessment through a […]

This post is current as of December 16, 2021 and will be updated as new CDC recommendations are released.  This article was medically reviewed and authored by Dr. Lynn Westphal, the Chief Medical Officer and practicing Reproductive Endocrinologist at Kindbody. As the Covid-19 pandemic continues and cases are increasing in many parts of the country, […]

You finally did it. You took a deep breath and scheduled a visit with a fertility specialist. You are ready to go! And suddenly, you have a laundry list of tests to do and some of these don’t even diagnose fertility problems! What the heck?? Fertility problems affect the whole body. In fact, 2 bodies […]