Skip the Java

There are some things we all know that pregnant women and those who are trying to conceive should and shouldn't do to protect their pregnancy. Caffeine has long been one of the debatable topics. A new study says that caffeine in all its forms -- coffee, tea, sodas, and chocolate -- should be avoided entirely to avoid pregnancy loss (and, we recommend, to promote fertility treatment success.)

Women, Age, & Fertility:
Piecing the Puzzle Together

For years, older women who want to have a baby and their fertility experts have relied on the results of FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) tests to predict their success with treatment. Now, we know that there's more to the story than FSH alone. Dr. Melissa Esposito discusses the latest ways to peer into the future with more sophisticated ovarian reserve testing. Find out how reproductive specialists can approach each woman's situation regarding how well her ovaries are working with a highly individualized approach.

Important Update for GBMC/Baltimore Patients

The phone number of our GBMC office will change at of Friday, February 1, 2008. Please make a note of the new numbers: 410-512-8300 office and 410-512-8390 fax. More about SGFC in Baltimore.

SGFC Webcast: Fertility Myths

Most people who go through fertility treatment wind up with triplets, right? Most cases of treatable infertility are due to problems with the woman's reproductive system, right? You should not seek fertility treatment until you've been trying to get pregnant without success for a couple of years -- right? Find out the truth about these and other common myths about getting pregnant with Dr. Jeff McKeeby and Dr. Anitha Nair. The facts will help you achieve your family-building dreams.
Watch now!

Share Your Personal Journey

What if you knew then what you know now about trying to get pregnant, learning of infertility and then undergoing the process of diagnosis and treatment? What advice would you give couples in a similar circumstance as yours as they begin traveling down the road? What were the bumps in the road that slowed you down or even stopped you in your tracks? We are seeking your experience and insight to share with patients and the media. To inquire email news@shadygrovefertility.com.