Walk With Us For Healthy Pregnancy

Help Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMACT) take another step towards healthy pregnancy!  This year, we will join thousands to walk in the annual March for Babies, in support of the March of Dimes, by walking in Danbury on April 29, 2012 and in Stamford on May 6, 2012.  Throughout Connecticut, during late April and early May, a total of nine events will take place across the state, aiming to raise $1.2 million.

Making Strides for Healthy Babies

The March of Dimes notes that this is the nation’s oldest walk fundraiser honoring healthy babies as well as those who need help to survive and thrive.  The March for Babies has raised a total of $2 billion since it began in 1970.  The March of Dimes uses these funds to help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies; to fund research to find answers to the problems that threaten babies’ lives; and to provide comfort to families who have a baby in neonatal intensive care.

Join Us to Support the March of Dimes

Join us for either walk in Danbury or in Stamford, or to make a pledge to March of Dimes.  The money we raise for March of Dimes supports healthy pregnancies, which, as you know, is a priority of our fertility clinic RMACT.  The babies and parents who benefit are our friends, colleagues, families and neighbors.

 

We're looking forward to walking with you!

Fertility Yoga Update

Fertile Yoga and Pre-Natal Yoga are cancelled this week: March 15th & 16th

No class to be held on March 15th in Norwalk or on March 16th in Danbury/Brookfield.  We'll look forward to seeing you the following week!

Our Fertile Yoga classes are ongoing in conjunction with RMACT's Integrated Fertility and Wellness Program.  As always, spouses, partners, friends and family are welcome to attend.  CT certified yoga instructor Lisa Rosenthal, founder of Fertile Yoga, is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) and our featured blogger on PathtoFertility – a fertility treatment support and news blog.

Increase Fertility with Fertility Nutrition

Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr. Spencer Richlin, infertility specialist at Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMACT), was featured on CT News Channel 3 in a special segment of "Better Connecticut" that focused on natural ways to increase fertility through fertility nutrition.  In the interview with WFSB co-hosts Scot Haney and Kara Sundlun, Dr. Richlin highlighted specific foods proven to boost nutrition and increase the chances of conception and successful pregnancy.  

Fertility Foods

Research indicates that including certain fertility foods in your diet and striving to maintain an optimal pregnancy diet, both before and after conception, signficiantly increases the chances of pregnancy success.  Through the nutrition program at RMACT, Nutritionist Carolyn Gundell, MS, is available to provide nutritional support and resources.  To learn more about the importance of proper nutrition for a healthy pregnancy, view the TV segment "Better Health: Natural Ways to Increase Fertility" below, in which Dr. Richlin offered some straightforward and insightful fertility food tips. 

 

 

NOTE: 2/28 Class has been cancelled. Please contact Carolyn Gundell to re-schedule.

ANNOUNCING: 

Chef Alison Milwe-Grace & her partner Olivia Savarese of AMG Catering & Events is sharing her cooking skills & passion for food with RMA patients in a series of class offerings this winter/spring...

Come join us and learn how to plan and prepare quick, easy, and nutritious meals in a fun environment.

Recipes will be budget friendly, delicious and rich in nutrients essential for increasing fertility & optimizing health.

Classes will offer a variety of recipes with fish, chicken, and vegetarian entrees, exciting whole grain side dishes, soups, and/ or creative breakfast choices.

RMA patients must register and pay in full in advance online through Alison Milwe-Grace Catering and Events atwww.amgcatering.com. 
Click on RMA Patients Only link.

Class menus can be viewed on the AMG Catering and Events website. RMA patients can sign up for one or more than one class. Space is limited and will fill up fast. Sample dishes are on backside of this flyer.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn nutritious low stress cooking skills!

Questions? Feel free to email Carolyn Gundell, RMA Nutritionist at cgundell@rmact.com

 

All classes are 
7:00 pm-9:00 pm

Location:
AMG Catering and Events
196 Danbury Road 
Wilton, Ct 06897

Class Dates:
Wed. February 15
Tues. February 28
Wed. March 21
Tues. April 24
Thurs. May 3

Cost $ 75.00 per class

STAMFORD, CT January, 20, 2012 - Dr. Spencer Richlin, Surgical Director and Fertility Specialist with Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMACT), has been honored by his peers by being rated one of Castle Connolly’s “2012 Top Docs.” The list of Fairfield County's outstanding doctors will appear in the January/February issues of Fairfield Living, Greenwich, New Canaan-Darien, Westport and Stamford magazines, all of which are published by Mofley Media.

Best Fertility Doctors 2012: Dr. Spencer Richlin:

“To be recognized by my peers is truly an honor because I respect their work and their opinions,” says Dr. Richlin, who is the Division Chief of Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility at Norwalk Hospital along with his responsibilities with RMACT. “But the most rewarding part of my work is partnering with patients to help them build the families of their dreams.”

Mofley Media’s list is compiled by the renowned healthcare research firm Castle Connelly Medical Ltd., which conducts a rigorous, peer-reviewed assessment of local doctors.

Board-Certified Fertility Specialist. Experienced & Compassionate

Dr. Richlin is board certified in both Reproductive Endocrinology and Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. He recently co-wrote with his RMACT partner, Dr. Mark Leondires, the fertility chapters in a new textbook titled Avoiding Common Obstetrics and Gynecology Errors, published by Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

Dr. Richlin received his undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of California at Berkeley, and his medical degree from the University of Southern California’s School of Medicine. He completed two internships, one in Emergency Medicine and one in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Richlin served his residency at Stamford Hospital in Stamford Connecticut from 1995-1999, where he was named Berlex Best Teaching Resident. He then completed his subspecialty fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Emory University’s School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia.

Within the reproductive endocrinology field, Dr. Richlin’s main interests are reproductive surgery, in vitro fertilization (IVF) and a cutting edge technology called Comprehensive Chromosome Screening (CCS), which safely evaluates biopsied embryos prior to transfer. Dr. Richlin takes a personal interest in his patients, and finds fertility preservation for cancer patients especially rewarding.

Find the Top Doctors Jan/Feb 2012 Issues on newstands now:

 

 

About RMACT 
Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMACT) specializes in the treatment of infertility, and is one of 11 leading In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) centers nationwide chosen by In Vitro Sciences to participate in its Centers of Excellence program. With Connecticut fertility clinics and egg donation offices in Norwalk, Danbury and Stamford, and affiliate New York fertility clinics serving Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties, our team of Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinologists offer a wide range of infertility treatments from ovulation induction and intrauterine insemination (IUI) to the most advanced assisted reproductive technologies including in-vitro fertilization (IVF), egg donation and its own cutting-edge procedure called Comprehensive Chromosomal Screening (CCS), a form of preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). RMACT offers individualized infertility treatment plans in a patient-focused and supportive environment. Support services, such as, psychological counseling, acupuncture and yoga are also available through RMACT Integrated Fertility & Wellness Center, as well as infertility treatment financing.

The RMACT team of fertility doctors includes Drs. Mark P. Leondires, Spencer S. Richlin, Joshua M. Hurwitz and Cynthia M. Murdock. All physicians are members of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) and the Fairfield County and Connecticut Medical Societies. RMACT’s IVF laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), and CLIA; other accreditations include the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and the American Institute for Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM). 

There will be Fertile Yoga tonight in Norwalk (20 Glover Avenue) - December 8- 5:45-7. There is NO pre-natal yoga this evening. Fertile Yoga is free of charge and open to the public.

RMACT’S Danbury  and Norwalk Offices

Ladies Night in Fall Series

General Peer Support Group w/ Lisa & Carrie

Come and meet a terrific group of women that gather monthly to share their stories, feelings, questions and laughs.

Experience the relief of talking with other women who understand what you are going through. Build friendships that will be by your side throughout your family-building journey.

Wednesday at 6pm –

Nov.9, Dec. 7, Jan. 4, Feb. 1, March 7- Danbury- 67 Sandpit Road, Danbury, CT

Nov. 16, Dec. 14, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, March 14- Norwalk- 10 Glover Avenue, Norwalk, CT

This group is free of charge.  It is facilitated by Lisa Rosenthal & Carrie Van Steen. Carrie and Lisa are both former fertility patients and offer the support and suggestions many of our patients are looking for and really need.

If you have any questions or to RSVP,

Call Carrie at 731.2520 ext 289. Or email her at cvansteen@rmact.com

 

Hope to see you tomorrow night!

Concious Conception Series

Presents

 

Prepare Your Body III

Monday October 24, 2011
7:30 pm
TLC Center: 152 East Avenue Norwalk,CT

Dr Spencer Richlin, MD FACOG

Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertililty, Surgical Director, RMACT and Chief of REI at Norwalk Hospital
Presents:

“ART 101 and It’s Latest Advances”

Discussion will include:
•    What is IVF?
•    What are the latest technologies available to help couples have healthier babies?

To pre-register and for complete program listing go to:

Go to www.limitless-potential.net
 Or $40 at the door

Stamford RMA of CT Fertility Clinics’ 3rd Location | Home to Integrated Fertility and Wellness Center

NORWALK, CT (October 11, 2011) – Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMACT) is opening a new, convenient location in downtown Stamford at 1290 Summer Street, suite 3200, today.   RMACT – Fairfield County’s leading fertility clinic and egg donation center – offers fertility patients quality care from a team of board-certified reproductive endocrinologists, fertility nurses and other fertility specialists.  In addition, the practice is opening the RMACT Integrated Fertility & Wellness Center, which is the next progression in RMACT’s complementary care, including services such as Fertile Yoga, nutrition counseling, acupuncture, peer support groups, and therapy, both for individuals and couples.

 

RMACT used patient feedback and independent research to identify Stamford as a viable location.  Along with RMACT’s Danbury and Norwalk locations, RMACT’s Stamford location allows patients flexibility when scheduling appointments near their homes and work in order to better fit their needs.  It also brings new opportunities with many commuters working in Stamford from locations in the surrounding area, including Manhattan and the other New York City boroughs.

 

“Stamford is a vibrant, young city and we are excited to help the people who live and work here to make their dreams for a family a reality,” says, Dr. Mark Leondires, medical director and lead infertility doctor with RMACT.  “We are also able to respond to our current patients’ interest with our  Integrated Fertility & Wellness services.”

 

The new Stamford location has considerable space, allowing the fertility practice to grow its Integrated Fertility & Wellness Program by giving it a proper home – and transforming it into a Center.  Over the past decade the practice has been adding services to help patients reduce stress (e.g., Fertile Yoga, peer support groups, therapy) and improve their overall health (e.g., nutrition counseling, acupuncture for fertility).  It now has a robust offering of classes and appointments at various times throughout the week for the greatest accessibility to patients.

 

As part of the move to Stamford, RMACT will be closing its Cos Cob location.  The patients who have received treatment through this office were alerted this summer about the transition.  Their appointments will continue in Stamford, which is approximately 10 minutes (4.7 miles) north on the Connecticut coast.

Stamford Fertility Center Location

Reproductive Medicine Associates of CT - STAMFORD

1290 Summer Street, Suite 3200
Stamford, CT 06905-5322

203-595-5455

 

RMACT’s comprehensive services include many complimentary seminars and workshops that are open to the public; following is an example of an event in Stamford.  For a complete list of events in all three locations – Stamford, Danbury and Norwalk - go to http://www.rmact.com/events/.

 

 

The Fertility Diet Seminar

Tuesday, November 8 at 7 p.m.

Come for an interactive wellness seminar on genetics, nutrition, The Fertility Diet™ and fertility secrets for preconception, meal planning & shopping.  Healthy lifestyle behaviors will also be addressed.  This seminar will give each couple a nutritional edge before you conceive and health tips to support fertility treatment and a healthy pregnancy.   Seminar led by Carolyn Gundell, MS RMA Nutritionist.  Free of charge.

Nutrition & Pre-Conception Wellness Tools for Fertility Success

Come to Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut for an interactive wellness seminar on genetics, nutrition, The Fertility Diet™ and fertility secrets for preconception, meal planning & shopping.

Healthy lifestyle behaviors will also be addressed.  This seminar will give each couple a nutritional edge before you conceive and health tips to support fertility treatment.

Seminars led by Carolyn Gundell, MS & Monica Moore, MSN, RN

 

Locations: Norwalk Office- 10 Glover Avenue, Norwalk CT, Danbury Office- 67 Sandpit Road, Danbury CT- All seminars are free

Sat Sept 10    8:15  AM     Improving Preconception Health, PCOS with the Fertility Diet / Raffle Gifts        Free   Norwalk