Nutrition Program Added to RMA of Connecticut’s Comprehensive Fertility Care
Carolyn Gundell, M. S., to Run RMACT Nutrition Program and Start PCOS Clinic
Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) January 5, 2010
Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMACT) fertility clinic and egg donation center is providing nutritional support and resources for patients as part of their comprehensive approach to fertility treatment. To kick off this focus on nutrition, RMACT has hired Carolyn Gundell, M. S., to lead its nutrition program, as well as to open its Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Clinic.
With over 20 years of experience, Gundell will help RMACT patients understand the link between dietary choices, weight and fertility. For some patients, this means helping them incorporate the necessary nutrients for a woman’s body to conceive. For others, she will address ongoing battles with endocrine disorders such as insulin resistance, Diabetes Type1/Type 2 and PCOS (http://www. rmact. com/education-polycystic-ovarian-syndrome. htm), by offering nutritional insight and strategies that often help to improve symptoms associated with these conditions.
RMACT’s PCOS Clinic is one of a handful of options for patients in Connecticut to learn how to manage this condition. At the clinic, Gundell will help patients take control of this frustrating metabolic condition, which causes hormonal imbalances, preventing women from ovulating and leading to infertility. It is a common condition, affecting 5 - 10% of women of reproductive age, and is best managed through lifestyle changes such as improved quality of sleep, activity, and healthy, balanced & structured meals.
“My passion is working with patients to understand how their bodies work,” says Gundell. “Many consumers are misinformed about health and nutrition from misleading information which often promises quick and unsafe results verses reinforcing life-long healthy behavior change.”
Beyond individual patient care, RMACT is sponsoring interactive nutrition seminars at their main office in Norwalk, CT. The seminars, which encourage open discussion and are open to the public, will be lead by Gundell and Monica Moore, MSN, RNC, a Nurse Practitioner and RMACT’s Nurse Manager. Through real-life scenarios, participants will learn how to improve their nutrition and health. To date, two seminars are scheduled; to RSVP, call 203-750-7492:
“Take Shape for Life (http://fertility-news. rmact. com/fertility-news/bid/24216/Take-Shape-For-Life-Program-Learn-More-at-FREE-SEMINAR-January-12th-2009)”
RMACT has partnered with “Take Shape for Life”, a weight loss program designed by Dr. Wayne S. Andersen, a board-certified critical care physician.
Location: RMACT Office at 10 Glover Avenue, Norwalk, CT
Date/Time: Tuesday, January 12; 6:30 PM
“Your Toolbox for Success (http://fertility-news. rmact. com/fertility-news/bid/24645/Tips-for-Healthy-New-Year-Fertility-Health-Info-Nutrition-Yoga)”
Based on RMACT’s comprehensive approach, this half-day seminar includes sessions on yoga, visualization and nutrition.
Location: RMACT Office at 10 Glover Avenue, Norwalk, CT
Date/Time: Saturday, January 16; 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
RMACT’s nutrition program is the latest arm of its comprehensive fertility care. In addition to advanced fertility diagnosis and treatments such as intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in-vitro fertilization (IVF), other RMACT services offered include yoga classes, marriage and individual counseling, acupuncture and financial payment plans. The purpose is to provide resources and care that address all patients’ needs, including stress reduction, to reach the ultimate goal – full-term pregnancy.
“We are thrilled to have Carolyn as part of our team,” says Dr. Mark Leondires, Medical Director at RMACT. “Carolyn brings to RMACT important knowledge and a great sensibility of how to work with patients. Since our approach to fertility treatment involves the whole body and mind, nutrition is an important factor.”
Gundell earned her M. S. in Nutrition from Columbia University and completed her undergraduate studies in Biology/Nutrition at Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, CT. She is trained as a Research Associate in Clinical Skills Training, and is certified in HIPAA, CPR, First Aid and Food Safety & Sanitation.
Carolyn also works as a Nutritionist at Pediatric Endocrine & Diabetes Specialists and The Center for Advanced Pediatrics—both in Norwalk and formerly at Yale University Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, PCOS, and Fertility Clinics.
About RMACT
Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMACT) fertility clinic specializes in the treatment of infertility. Connecticut fertility center and egg donation offices serve Norwalk, Danbury and Greenwich, and affiliate New York fertility clinics serve Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties. Our team of Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinologists offer a wide range of infertility treatments from basic fertility services 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, Dr. Mark P. Leondires, Dr. Spencer S. Richlin, Dr. Joshua M. Hurwitz and Dr. 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 and nutritional counseling, acupuncture and yoga are also available. For more information visit, http://www. RMACT. com (http://www. RMACT. com).
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