DOMAR CENTER NEWS
Introducing Boston IVF/The Domar Center's New Comprehensive Care Program
All Boston IVF patients who experience an unsuccessful IVF cycle are encouraged to meet with one of our Domar Center for Mind/Body Health psychologists for a complimentary session. During this 30 minute visit you can share your distress over the cycle outcome as well as learn coping tools and strategies to develop a plan which will empower you to continue toward your goal of becoming a parent. This is a confidential, free visit and your insurance company will not be charged. Click here for more information.
Alice Domar, Ph.D Named Keynote Speaker at 2011 RESOLVE Fertility Conference
Dr. Alice Domar, Executive Director of the Domar Center for Mind/Body Health, has been named the Keynote Speaker of RESOLVE'S annual Fertility Treatment, Donor Choices and Adoption Conference on November 5, 2011 in Marlboro, MA. This unique educational event, offering over 40 workshops with expert presenters - covers all aspects of medical treatment, adoption options, donor conception, and emotional issues. It is the only full-day conference of its kind - just for people facing infertility - held each year in the Northeast. Click here for more information on the conference and how you can attend.
Alice Domar, Ph.D Named a Featured Speaker at 2011 Women's Summit
On March 10, 2011 -- Dr. Domar will join TV host Joan Lunden and other women at Bryant University in Rhode Island for a day of dynamic professional and personal development. Click here for more information on this event.
10 Tips to Beating the "Bah Humbug" Holiday Blues
With all the over-eating, over-spending and over-socializing this time of year, it's normal for your otherwise normal disposition to fall prey to stress and depression, says Dr. Alice Domar, author of Live a Little and Director of the Domar Center for Mind/Body Health. It can be tough -- for sure -- but if you're feeling down, give these 10 tips a try!
PCOS Fertility Treatment/Lifestyle Workshop on 10/18/10 (RSVP NOW)
Struggling with PCOS and looking to start or extend your family? Having trouble managing your diet? If so, please join Boston IVF and RESOLVE of the Bay State for a evening workshop featuring reproductive endocrinologist Alison Zimon, MD and PCOS nutritionist Hillary Wright. RSVP is required. Click here for more information on the workshop.
New Study Shows Link Between Infertility and Stress
Click here to read the New York Times article on how scientists reported that women who stopped using contraceptives took longer to become pregnant if they had high saliva levels of the enzyme alpha-amylase -- a biological indicator of stress.
Hillary Wright, MEd, RD, LDN Set to Launch Book, "The PCOS Diet Plan"
Congratulations to our own Hillary Wright, MEd, RD, LDN -- who is set to be the first nutritionist to release a PCOS diet-based book for patients! A registered and licensed dietician with a Masters degree in Health education from Boston University -- Hillary has over 18 years experience counseling clients on diet and lifestyle change in relation to PCOS.
Mr. IVF, the Nobel Prize and Your Infertility Questions Answered
Fresh off Dr. Robert Edwards Nobel Prize win, Alice Domar, PhD addresses a variety of topics, including state mandated infertility coverage and answers to a few questions she's seen while lurking online.
How are Vampires, Spankings, Stress and Oprah All Related to Infertility?
If you don't know, well -- then you obviously haven't read Dr. Domar's Bewell.com blog posts.
6 Ways to Improve Your Marriage Now
Getting hitched can be good for your health -- if the relationship is happy. Here's some proven ways to get the most out of your marriage, featuring advice from Alice Domar, PhD.
The Connection Between Infertility and Depression
Did you know that approximately 34% of women going through IVF have depression, and that 68% suffered from depression following a failed cycle? Click here to read more on what you can do to beat the odds.
Would You Sacrifice Sex to Get Pregnant?
As more women seek out high-tech methods of getting pregnant, what's become of the lowest-tech tool of all — the libido? Dr. Domar chimes in throughout this Marie Claire article.
10 "Vices" That are Actually Good For You!!
Click here for the 10 greatest indulgences that bring big health benefits, conveniently ranked by Health magazine's expert panelists (including Dr. Domar).
Stop Trying to Be Perfect!
Click here to listen to Dr. Mehmet Oz talk with Alice Domar, PhD and author of Be Happy Without Being Perfect, about ways women with perfectionist tendencies can focus on the good in life and find true happiness and contentment.
Rolling Back the Fertility Clock; A Treasure Map to a Baby?
At age 40, Meredith Kolk, a mother of one, longed for another child but knew the odds were against her. Armed with cutout images of happy babies to keep her focused on her goal, it was just one of many things she tried when she had problems getting pregnant. Click here to watch the CNN story detailing her journey.
Ann Curry, host of the Daily Dose, opens the segment with one of our survey results and includes top-line survey findings. Dr. Nancy Synderman, who is the chief medical officer for the Today Show, discussed our key message by highlighting the urgency and importance of seeing an infertility specialist.
NBC NIGHTLY NEWS Video: "Infertility After 40"
Watch as Boston IVF / Domar Center for Mind/Body Health's Dr. Alice Domar recently appeared on NBC's Today Show to discuss why and how more and more individuals and couples face infertility after the age of 40.
NBC TODAY SHOW Video: "Conception-moons"
Boston IVF / Domar Center for Mind/Body Health's Dr. Alice Domar recently appeared on NBC's Today Show to discuss a growing phenomenon known as, "conception-moons." The term, which refers to busy couples who plan vacations specifically to reconnect in a stress-free atmosphere, reestablish intimacy, rekindle romance, and most importantly--conceive a child, has gained increased relevance due to its success rates.
STRESS AND INFERTILITY EXPLAINED
Dr. Alice Domar, one the nation's leading experts on mind-body medicine and relaxation techniques, defines stress. This movie is of the award-winning program, Stress & Relaxation Explained. (courtesy of Healthvues).
DC Nutritionist Hillary Wright Featured in Arlington Patch Story on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Click here to read the Arlington Patch story featuring Hillary Wright, the Director of Nutritional Counseling at the Domar Center -- and learn more on PCOS, her research in the field and her new book, "The PCOS Diet Plan."
Alice Domar, Ph.D. Named a Featured Speaker at 2011 Women's Summit
With all the over-eating, over-spending and over-socializing this time of year, it's normal for your otherwise normal disposition to fall prey to stress and depression, says Dr. Alice Domar, author of Live a Little and Director of the Domar Center for Mind/Body Health. It can be tough -- for sure -- but if you're feeling down, give these 10 tips a try!
Alice Domar, Ph.D. Named a Featured Speaker at 2011 Women's Summit
With all the over-eating, over-spending and over-socializing this time of year, it's normal for your otherwise normal disposition to fall prey to stress and depression, says Dr. Alice Domar, author of Live a Little and Director of the Domar Center for Mind/Body Health. It can be tough -- for sure -- but if you're feeling down, give these 10 tips a try!
