CCRM in the news

Whether you have a blissful pregnancy or you’re like my sister’s friend who announced her soon-to-be bundle of joy by snapping a photo of a toilet bowl, there comes a point where you are ready to get the show on the road. I was one of those annoying as hell women who loved being pregnant. But when my due date came and went, you better believe I was outside walking like a maniac in an attempt to get things moving. But what about other tricks, like do spicy foods jump start contractions and can I make my cervix dilate?

With changes in your libido and hormones, pregnancy sex will likely feel different on some level. That may raise a little concern from time to time, but the truth is, it’s generally normal. During my first pregnancy, I didn’t really experience any pain during intercourse, but my second time around was met with the occasional discomfort that alarmed me at first. When you learn that there actually are reasons for normal pain during pregnancy sex, however, it really helps put your mind at ease.

Strange sneezes? Missed free throws? Feel free to grumble away at your folks if they’ve passed on these hereditary hand-me-downs.

Exercise and fitness top the list of hotly debated topics when it comes to preconception (aka fertility) and pregnancy. Everyone has an opinion. And while I too love to listen to what my “google educated” mother has to say, I am here to assure you that your daily gym routine is unlikely to be the one to blame for your fertility struggles.

In 2009, a study by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology found that intense physical exercise can negatively impact female fertility. Men too can be at the receiving end of unfavorable effects from rigorous training and anabolic steroids: effects on semen and hormonal parameters are all too possible. If you’re especially keen on athletics and also trying to get pregnant, it might be wise to review your workout schedule and diet.

November 11, 2017 – Dr. Sheeva Talebian, director of third party reproduction at CCRM New York, discusses the top five myths about increasing your odds of getting pregnant aren’t true in a recent Romper article.