Women’s Wellness Day at Saratoga Race Course 2009

Our Latham, NY, CNY Healing Arts and CNY Fertility along with Albany Gynecology were excited to recently be a part of Women’s Day  B-95.5  at the Saratoga Racetrack. Each facility had a booth displaying information about the services they provide. CNY Healing Arts displayed several pictures of the interior spa as well as a beautiful gift basket worth over $500 in goodies from our retail boutique. It was an...

Words of Support and Encouragement Week of August 31, 2009

Good morning!  I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.  It seems as though autumn has crept in a bit over the past few days here in Central New York.  While the weather is likely to warm up again, we are nearing the Autumnal Equinox on September 22.  This is historically a season of celebration and thanks.  Especially in our region of the world, we are blessed with bountiful gardens and beautiful changing...

April’s journey to fertility: Week fourteen

April is a CNY Fertility Center patient and has been on her journey to fertility for approximately two years. April will share candid stories and a unique perspective on the fertility challenges many women and couples face. Week 14: Keep at it I was recently reading through Dr. Rob’s past daily intentions and one was titled Keep at it. A few days later, I found notes from a past conversation with Kristen Magnacca...

Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)

The latest in IVF technology is now available at CNY Fertility Center! Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) is a procedure for screening for genetic diseases in an embryo prior to transfer to the uterus. PGD can be used to detect embryos with single gene defects. This allows us to screen for diseases like Tay-Sachs, Cystic Fibrosis, Huntington Disease and Sickle Cell Anemia. PGD can also be used to detect embryos...

Rochester Circle of Hope Support Group Date Change

Starting September 2009 the Rochester CNY Fertility Support Group will meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month instead of the 2nd Tuesday.  Join us on Tuesday September 15th at the Rochester CNY Fertility Center at 2244 East Avenue from 7-8 PM.  You may sometimes feel as if you are the only one having trouble getting pregnant.  Our group provides support from others going through the same experiences.  Whether you...

Words of Support and Encouragement Week of August 24, 2009

Good morning, and I hope you had a wonderful weekend!  So often it can feel like our focus is only on those who have never had a child of their own.  Although it may come as a surprise, about one third of our patients are suffering from secondary infertility, meaning they have already successfully conceived and delivered a child.  This challenging situation can bring forth many questions and contradicting...

CNY Fertility Center launches Embryo Donation Program

We are proud to announce the official opening of our Embryo Donation Program. Embryo Donation is now another option available to our clients seeking to either create, or expand their families. Often when families undergo IVF treatments, they are left with remaining fertilized eggs (embryos). This can place the parents in a difficult position when they begin to discuss what to do with the remaining embryos. The...

What is a Semen Analysis?

A semen analysis is an important diagnostic tool that can indicate male factor infertility. The male partner collects a semen sample in a sterile cup, either at home or at the medical center. A small volume of the specimen is placed on a Mackler counting chamber, which has a grid with 100 squares. The sperm concentration is determined by counting the number of sperm in ten squares, then multiplying by 1 million. The...

April’s journey to fertility: Week thirteen

April is a CNY Fertility Center patient and has been on her journey to fertility for approximately two years. April will share candid stories and a unique perspective on the fertility challenges many women and couples face. Week 13: Maya Abdominal Massage – You will have to do some work, too! When many of us think of a massage, we think of relaxation and escape. The Maya abdominal massage, though it does provide...

Welcome to our home – Rochester CNY Fertility Center

“Welcome to our home.“  This is what our nurse Cathy says when she greets new clients for their consultation. I thought this was a very fitting phrase since the new Rochester CNY Fertility and Healing Arts Center is located in a beautifully remodeled house on historic East Avenue.  The facility is true to Dr Kiltz’s vision of integrating the fertility care services and healing arts treatments...