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Beginning the Journey Understanding Fertility & Emotional Readiness

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Alex Peyser, MD is a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility specialist at Northwell Health. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, where she served as administrative chief resident followed by a fellowship in REI at Northwell Health. Dr. Peyser currently serves as the Associate Program Director of the REI fellowship. She has published and presented at numerous national meetings on topics including genetic carrier screening, third-party reproduction, the genetics of diminished ovarian reserve, and fertility insurance coverage. Dr. Peyser is also a founding board member of the Stardust Fertility Foundation which provides fertility grants to Jewish couples and individuals. Having gone through infertility herself (she has 3 children born via surrogacy), she is deeply committed to supporting patients through their journey to build their families.

Amanda Warsavsky is mom of Scarlett (7), Violet (5), and Olive (8 months) on the Upper East Side. After experiencing 9 pregnancy losses spanning nearly a decade, infertility has played such a big role in shaping Amanda as a person. She is a passionate infertility advocate and loves using her network and platform to support others. Amanda has run a lifestyle Instagram and blog for 10 years focusing on fashion, food, and her experiences with infertility. She always loved entrepreneurship and while she is not busy at home with her (now) three girls, she is usually brewing up new business ideas and has most recently been working on a food company.Rachel Tuchman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 15 years of experience. She has worked with many diverse populations including incarcerated women at Riker's Island Correctional Facility, kids and adults with developmental delays, kids with behavior issues, overwhelmed parents looking for skills and support, teens struggling with the pressures of adolescence and life in general, adults going through difficult life circumstances (divorce, infidelity, phase of life challenges) and women experiencing infertility.

Rachel Tuchman, LMHC is a HAES (pronounced like Hay-z) (Health At Every Size)- aligned clinician and dedicates much of her time out of the office to educating parents and kids on the importance of body respect and the behaviors that truly honor our health. Currently, she offers services in her Cedarhurst, NY office