Mom After 40, Not By Choice
There’s a story we keep telling about women having children later in life: that we waited. That we prioritized careers, or travel, or simply weren’t ready. Part of it is true for me, but I didn’t intend on waiting this long.
Knowing Your Fertility Early Gives You More Options
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently shared that she decided to freeze her eggs at 36. Her story sparked an important conversation. But for me, the question isn’t just why a woman decides to freeze her eggs.
I’m Heading to Santo Domingo to Speak on an International Fertility Panel
As I landed in Turks & Caicos, I got a WhatsApp message following up on a fertility conference taking place in the Dominican Republic. On the way to the villa I had a productive call planning out the details for a panel, and I knew right away this was something I wanted to be part […]
It Took 15 Years to Get an Endometriosis Diagnosis
Why It Took 15 Years to Get Answers I was 16 years old, sitting in school on the Upper East Side when the pain hit. Not a dull ache. Not something you can ignore. The kind of pain that makes you stop everything. I remember having to leave early, getting on the 6 train downtown […]
Why Endometriosis Can Take Years to Be Diagnosed
For many women, the journey with endometriosis starts long before they have answers. It often begins with symptoms that get dismissed or explained away. In my case, the symptoms started when I was 16. I remember having to leave school early, take the subway home, and try to hold myself together while dealing with pain […]
Why Painful Periods Should Not Be Normalized
Why Severe Period Pain Should Never Be Ignored For years, I believed painful periods were simply something I had to live with. My symptoms started when I was 16. The first day of my cycle was always the worst. The pain would begin low in my abdomen and radiate down my back and legs. Sometimes […]
Q&A: Endometriosis, Fertility, and Acupuncture
How Holistic Care Can Transform Chronic Pain, Balance Hormones, and Pave the Way to Motherhood Missed my IG Live Chat? Take a look at the Q&A below. As many of you know, my journey to becoming a first-time mom at 41 was not a straight path. It was a journey paved with persistence, faith, and […]
Instagram Live: How Acupuncture Supports Endometriosis, Fertility, and Hormone Balance
A conversation with Sage Wellness acupuncturist Deb Valentín about women’s health, healing, and holistic wellness If you’ve ever been curious about how acupuncture can help with endometriosis, fertility, hormone imbalance, or overall wellness, I’m hosting an Instagram Live you may want to join. On Thursday, November 20 at 8 PM, I’ll be going live with […]
Los medicos no entienden la endometriosis (VIDEO)
Buscando algo más que una receta Durante años escuché lo mismo: “Toma pastillas para el dolor.” Era la respuesta automática de casi todos los médicos que visité. Pero ninguno pudo explicarme por qué sentía ese dolor, ni de dónde venía realmente la endometriosis. Con el tiempo entendí que mi cuerpo me estaba pidiendo algo más. Cuando las […]
We have a baby!
A New Chapter: Welcoming Baby and Expanding Our Journey Together It’s been a while since I’ve updated this blog, and I have some exciting news to share—our family has grown! After years of navigating life with my husband and our beloved dogs, we’ve embarked on an exciting new chapter—we’ve welcomed a baby into our lives. […]