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Summer Fertility Seminar Series - Danbury: Foods, Getting Ready For Pregnancy & PCOS

Posted by Brian Poe on Tue, May 25, 2010
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Summer SeminarNutrition Tools for Fertility Success

Wednesday June 2nd                              6:00 PM – 7:30 PM       

Can supermarket sense improve fertility?  Do you sometimes feel misled by food labels?  Carolyn Gundell, MS, Nutritionist will lead you through the supermarket maze.  We will discuss how and why certain foods are being called “fertility foods.” Participants will learn about hidden sugars, healthy fats, whole grains, organic foods, and the fertility secrets to meal balancing.

Pre-conception Considerations:  Getting Ready for Pregnancy

Wednesday June 9th                               6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Health and lifestyle changes made prior to pregnancy help to reduce complications in pregnancy and delivery, in addition to helping improve the health of the baby.  Prenatal nutrition, environmental concerns and the health of both partners will be discussed.  Led by Carolyn Gundell, MS and Diana D’Amelio, RPA-C.

Living and Thriving with PCOS

Wednesday July 14th                              6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Led by Carolyn Gundell, MS and Diana D’Amelio, RPA-C, this seminar will focus on the underlying causes of PCOS, its impact on physical and emotional health and how weight and activity can affect hormone and insulin levels as well as how they assist in weight management, reduce cholesterol levels and help to increase fertility.

 

RSVP to Carrie 203-731-2520, ext. 289 – space is limited!

Seminars are $10 per person/$15 per couple

Refreshments will be served

 

 2010 Summer Seminar Series - Danbury

Seminars will take place at our Danbury location:

67 Sand Pit Road, Suite 300, Danbury, CT

Please visit our website or call to confirm date, time and/or location as they are subject to change.

 

Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut

www.rmact.com     www.PathToFertility.com

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Summer Fertility Seminars - Norwalk: Foods, Getting Ready For Pregnancy & PCOS

Posted by Brian Poe on Tue, May 25, 2010
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Summer Fertility Seminar

Nutrition Tools for Fertility Success

 Saturday June 19th                              11:00 AM - 12:30 PM   

Can supermarket sense improve fertility?  Do you sometimes feel misled by food labels?  Carolyn Gundell, MS, Nutritionist will lead you through the supermarket maze.  We will discuss how and why certain foods are being called "fertility foods." Participants will learn about hidden sugars, healthy fats, whole grains, organic foods, and the fertility secrets to meal balancing.

Pre-conception Considerations:  Getting Ready for Pregnancy

 Wednesday July 21st                               6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Health and lifestyle changes made prior to pregnancy help to reduce complications in pregnancy and delivery, in addition to helping improve the health of the baby.  Prenatal nutrition, environmental concerns and the health of both partners will be discussed.  Led by Carolyn Gundell, MS and Diana D'Amelio, RPA-C.

Living and Thriving with PCOS

Wednesday August 4th                          6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Led by Carolyn Gundell, MS and Diana D'Amelio, RPA-C, this seminar will focus on the underlying causes of PCOS, its impact on physical and emotional health and how weight and activity can affect hormone and insulin levels as well as how they assist in weight management, reduce cholesterol levels and help to increase fertility.

 

RSVP to Cori 203-750-7492 - space is limited!

Seminars are $10 per person/$15 per couple

Refreshments will be served

 

2010 Summer Seminar Series - Norwalk

Seminars will take place at our Norwalk location:

10 Glover Avenue, Norwalk, CT

Please visit our website or call to confirm date, time and/or location as they are subject to change.

 

Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut

www.rmact.com   |   www.PathToFertility.com

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Fertility Doctors at RMACT Recognized as Top Doc & Patients’ Choice

Posted by Brian Poe on Sat, May 08, 2010
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Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut is proud to announce two of its fertility doctors were recently recognized with key awards. Dr. John Stangel was named a "Top Doc" in the New York Metro Area by Castle Connolly for reproductive endocrinology. Dr. Spencer Richlin received the "Patients' Choice Award" from Vitals.com for his work with fertility patients.

Infertility Doctor John Stangel"I am excited to be considered a ‘Top Doc' by my colleagues, especially because my respect for them as grown during the 30 years that I have been practicing in Rye," says Dr. Stangel, who is the Westchester County Medical Director of RMACT and has his office in Rye, NY. This is the second time that Dr. Stangel has received the much sought-after "Top Doc" award, which is based on a rigorous, peer-reviewed process by the renowned healthcare research firm Castle Connelly Medical Ltd.

Along with his work at RMACT, Dr. Stangel is also president of the Westchester County Medical Society. He is board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and has been in private practice since 1976.

Fertility Doctor Spencer RichlinDr. Richlin was previously named a "Top Doc" in 2008. He is currently celebrating another accolade - the "Patient's Choice Award" 2010 from Vitals.com. Vitals.com readers rated the reproductive endocrinologist four stars (out of four) in the following categories - accurate diagnosis, spends time with me, follow up, ease of appointment, promptness, courteous staff, bedside manner.

Several patients who rated Dr. Richlin also included glowing personal reviews on the website. One such comment listed says: "Dr. Richlin brings humanity to his medicine - he's incredibly smart and decisive about the direction to take, yet brings humor, kindness, and a wonderful bedside manner to each interaction. He has given me a beautiful daughter, and I'm now expecting #2 with his help - I couldn't be more grateful to him, and consider him a member of my family."

"Awards based on patient input are extremely meaningful," says Dr. Richlin, who is the Surgical Director and a Fertility Doctor with RMACT. "It's gratifying to be recognized for hard work; my colleagues and our staff strive to give our patients the best possible treatment and a positive experience with our practice."

In addition to his position with RMACT, Dr. Richlin is Division Chief of Reproductive Endocrinology and fertility at Norwalk Hospital. Dr. Richlin is Board Certified in both Reproductive Endocrinology, Obstetrics and Gynecology.

About RMACT
Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMACT) specializes in the treatment of infertility. With Connecticut fertility clinics and egg donation offices in Norwalk, Danbury and Greenwich, 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 preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). 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). RMACT offers individualized infertility treatment plans in a patient-focused and supportive environment. Support services, such as, infertility treatment financing, psychological counseling, acupuncture and yoga are also available.

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Sleep: Impact on Weight Gain, Diabetes Risk and Fertility

Posted by Brian Poe on Mon, May 03, 2010
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Sleep Study  Do you have difficulty waking up?  Do you feel tired throughout the day, even when you thought you had a good night's sleep? Does your bed partner say that you snore?  Do you have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep?  Do your legs jerk and move during the night?  Do you sometimes wake up gasping to breathe? Do you wake with chronic morning headaches or a dry throat? If you or your partner answers yes to any one of these questions, then you both may want to attend RMACT's Sleep seminar.

Poor quality and inadequate hours of sleep can have a negative effect on reproductive and overall health.  Come find out how both men and women can improve fertility and reduce their risk of weight gain, high blood pressure and heart disease by getting a good night's sleep.

Thursday May 13, 2010

6:30 - 8:00 PM

RMACT

10 Glover Avenue, Norwalk, CT

RMACT is proud to welcome Dr. Ian D. Weir, Associate Director of the Sleep Disorders Center/Director of the Insomnia Center at Norwalk Hospital to lead this seminar with our nutritionist Carolyn Gundell, MS.

Please RSVP to Cori at 203-750-7492

This seminar is free of charge but reservations are required as space is limited.

www.rmact.com

www.PathToFertility.com

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Can Supermarket Sense Improve Fertility? Join our Grocery Shopping Tour!

Posted by Brian Poe on Mon, May 03, 2010
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Fertility Foods - Smart Grocery Shopping  Can "fertility foods" be found in your grocery store? Do you sometimes feel misled by food labels? Can you find the hidden sugars, healthy fats and whole grains? When is organic really the best choice? Can we trust the term "natural"?

Food shopping does not have to be stressful or confusing.  Join Carolyn Gundell, MS, RMACT's Nutritionist for a shopping tour!

Wednesday May 5th 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Stop and Shop

385 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk

Meet in Floral Department

Space is limited.  Reservations and payment are required to hold your spot. Contact Rachelle at rachelleb@rmact.com or

203-750-7400 to make your reservation.

$10 per person, $15 per couple. 

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