Fertility Centers of Illinois (FCI) Announces First in Chicago - Nutrition and Exercise Program Designed Specifically to Boost Fertility
Fertility Centers of Illinois (FCI) and Pulling Down the Moon, Integrative Care for Fertility, have partnered together to offer a unique nutrition and fitness program to aid patients in preparing to undergo in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technologies. This one-of-a-kind offering, coined, "Feeding Your Fertility," was launched in March to coincide with National Nutrition Month. The American Dietetic Association's focus for the month is on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
For women attempting to conceive, weight can be a major obstacle. Studies have shown that overweight women are more likely to have:
* ovulation problems
* infrequent menstrual cycles
* infertility
* ectopic pregnancies
* miscarriage
* lower IVF success rates
Feeding Your Fertility is a comprehensive fitness and nutrition program. Under medical supervision, and with the help of fertility-trained nutritionists and fitness consultants, patients are taught ways to:
* Make food and nutrient choices that boost fertility
* Achieve blood sugar balance
* Properly plan meals and utilize recipes
* Exercise properly to increase odds of conception
Experts say that even a 10 percent reduction in body fat can improve chances of conceiving because weight loss reduces insulin resistance, abdominal fat mass and restores ovulation.
The physicians at FCI helped to design this innovative program to meet the needs of patients who lacked the motivation to loose weight and exercise.
"Approximately, 40% of our patients struggle with weight issues, which are a great concern. The Feeding Your Fertility Program offers patients the knowledge and the tools to decrease their weight and increase their chances of pregnancy," according to John J. Rapisarda, reproductive endocrinologist and MD of Fertility Centers of Illinois.
For more information, visit www.fcionline.com, or www.pullingdownthemoon.com
About Fertility Centers of Illinois
Fertility Centers of Illinois, S.C., is one of the nation's leading infertility treatment practices, providing advanced reproductive endocrinology services in the Chicago area for over 25 years. FCI performs more IVF than the next nine clinics combined, over 2,500 cycles per year. FCI has more babies born than the next ten centers combined with high success rates that are recognized throughout the nation. In addition to a team of nationally recognized reproductive physicians who stay current on the latest technology and procedures, FCI patients have access to many other unique support services such as professional counseling from a licensed, Ph.D. clinical psychologist, patient advocates and innovative financial options. FCI's multiple offices are conveniently located throughout the Chicago area. FCI is part of IntegraMed, the nation's largest and most reputable network of fertility centers. With nearly 160 fertility specialists and scientists in 87 locations across the US, IntegraMed practices have collectively done more research in the field of reproductive medicine and treated more patients than any other physician consortium.
About Pulling Down the Moon
Pulling Down The Moon is an Integrative Care for Fertility (ICF) service that works in partnership with medical doctors to treat infertility, through individualized programs focused on yoga, acupuncture, massage and nutrition counseling. Pulling Down The Moon was founded in 2002 by women who were yoga teachers, business women and former fertility patients; women who understood the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual challenges of infertility treatments.
Contact:
Fertility Centers of Illinois (FCI)
Nadine Sudnick, 630-231-7649
nadinesudnick@aol.com
Source: Fertility Centers of Illinois
Fertility Centers of Illinois (FCI) and Pulling Down the Moon, Integrative Care for Fertility, have partnered together to offer a unique nutrition and fitness program to aid patients in preparing to undergo in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technologies. This one-of-a-kind offering, coined, "Feeding Your Fertility," was launched in March to coincide with National Nutrition Month. The American Dietetic Association's focus for the month is on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
For women attempting to conceive, weight can be a major obstacle. Studies have shown that overweight women are more likely to have:
* ovulation problems
* infrequent menstrual cycles
* infertility
* ectopic pregnancies
* miscarriage
* lower IVF success rates
Feeding Your Fertility is a comprehensive fitness and nutrition program. Under medical supervision, and with the help of fertility-trained nutritionists and fitness consultants, patients are taught ways to:
* Make food and nutrient choices that boost fertility
* Achieve blood sugar balance
* Properly plan meals and utilize recipes
* Exercise properly to increase odds of conception
Experts say that even a 10 percent reduction in body fat can improve chances of conceiving because weight loss reduces insulin resistance, abdominal fat mass and restores ovulation.
The physicians at FCI helped to design this innovative program to meet the needs of patients who lacked the motivation to loose weight and exercise.
"Approximately, 40% of our patients struggle with weight issues, which are a great concern. The Feeding Your Fertility Program offers patients the knowledge and the tools to decrease their weight and increase their chances of pregnancy," according to John J. Rapisarda, reproductive endocrinologist and MD of Fertility Centers of Illinois.
For more information, visit www.fcionline.com, or www.pullingdownthemoon.com
About Fertility Centers of Illinois
Fertility Centers of Illinois, S.C., is one of the nation's leading infertility treatment practices, providing advanced reproductive endocrinology services in the Chicago area for over 25 years. FCI performs more IVF than the next nine clinics combined, over 2,500 cycles per year. FCI has more babies born than the next ten centers combined with high success rates that are recognized throughout the nation. In addition to a team of nationally recognized reproductive physicians who stay current on the latest technology and procedures, FCI patients have access to many other unique support services such as professional counseling from a licensed, Ph.D. clinical psychologist, patient advocates and innovative financial options. FCI's multiple offices are conveniently located throughout the Chicago area. FCI is part of IntegraMed, the nation's largest and most reputable network of fertility centers. With nearly 160 fertility specialists and scientists in 87 locations across the US, IntegraMed practices have collectively done more research in the field of reproductive medicine and treated more patients than any other physician consortium.
About Pulling Down the Moon
Pulling Down The Moon is an Integrative Care for Fertility (ICF) service that works in partnership with medical doctors to treat infertility, through individualized programs focused on yoga, acupuncture, massage and nutrition counseling. Pulling Down The Moon was founded in 2002 by women who were yoga teachers, business women and former fertility patients; women who understood the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual challenges of infertility treatments.
Contact:
Fertility Centers of Illinois (FCI)
Nadine Sudnick, 630-231-7649
nadinesudnick@aol.com
Source: Fertility Centers of Illinois
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