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Infertile patients cannot afford to wait for treatment while their eggs get older.

Dr. Sherman Silber, Infertility Center of St. Louis, is offering video consultations for patients who need to plan now for their treatment while stay-at-home orders are in place. He is talking to and evaluating patients in their home to comply with social distancing measures.

Dr. Silber is discovering that patients actually prefer this method of telemedicine consultation over the conventional office visit. Patients have conveyed that “it is so much more convenient and less stressful” to have a telemedicine personal consultation than to take a day off from work to travel to the doctor’s office and sit with other nervous patients in the waiting room.

The COVID-19 pandemic is thus changing much of the way we will do things in the future, and for the better. “Our patients are surprisingly much happier with this approach. Of course, at some point we need to perform hands on treatment. But with this new manner of seeing patients, we can come to the right diagnosis and treatment plan for most patients more efficiently, quickly, and painlessly, with no loss of personal one-on-one communication.” This is a very welcome new era of telemedicine that has been forced on us by the current difficult times.

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The Best Supplements During Pregnancy: Dr. Sherman Silber Explains

In this insightful video, Dr. Sherman Silber—a renowned fertility specialist from the Infertility Center of St. Louis—provides an in-depth look at the best prenatal supplements during pregnancy that can support both maternal health and optimal fetal development. Dr. Silber explains that while a balanced diet is essential, many women may struggle to consume all the necessary nutrients through food alone due to common challenges like nausea, food aversions, or a hectic lifestyle. This is where high-quality prenatal supplements become indispensable.

Dr. Silber emphasizes that folic acid is one of the most critical nutrients, highlighting its proven role in preventing neural tube defects during early fetal development. He advises that starting folic acid supplementation before conception and continuing through the first trimester can dramatically reduce the risk of these serious conditions. Alongside folic acid, he underscores the importance of iron to boost the mother’s blood volume and prevent anemia—an essential factor for ensuring both the mother and fetus receive adequate oxygen.

The video also details the vital benefits of calcium and vitamin D. These nutrients are crucial not only for the mother’s bone health but also for building a strong fetal skeleton. Additionally, Dr. Silber discusses the potential advantages of omega-3 fatty acids for neural development and overall cell health, recommending that women choose supplements that offer bioavailable forms of these essential nutrients.

Dr. Silber further stresses that when searching for the best prenatal supplements during pregnancy, quality matters. He advises expectant mothers to select products that have undergone independent testing to guarantee purity and accurate labeling. Importantly, he reminds viewers that supplements should complement a healthy diet rather than replace it, and encourages collaboration with healthcare providers to tailor supplementation to individual needs.

Whether you are planning to conceive or are already expecting, this video offers expert advice and practical guidance on choosing the best prenatal supplements during pregnancy to ensure optimal health outcomes for both mother and baby.