After years of engaging with parenthood from a distance, it’s time for a psychiatrist specializing in women’s mental health to take her own advice.
Tag: Infertility
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Why the Pandemic Became a Form of Birth Control for Some
The travails of pandemic parenting have been well documented. But how has this time shaped decision-making (and baby-making) going forward?
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Study Raises Questions About Popular Genetic Test for ‘Abnormal’ Embryos
The test leads people undergoing in vitro fertilization to discard thousands of embryos each year. The new research found implanting some “abnormal” embryos resulted in healthy live births.
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How the Covid Pandemic Created a Surrogate Shortage in the U.S.
Vaccine debates, pandemic parenting and general burnout have converged to create yet another shortage in the United States: of women willing to carry other people’s babies to term.
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This Chemical Can Impair Fertility, but It’s Hard to Avoid
Hormone-disrupting phthalates can be found in everything from plastics and household goods to personal care products. Studies have shown they may be harmful to women’s reproductive systems.