First Response®

The FIRST RESPONSE® Answers from Experts:
Bringing Specialists Together In Reproductive Health And Support To Better Prepare You For Pregnancy
WHAT:
The FIRST RESPONSE® Answers from Experts is a group of selected specialists in women's reproductive health who have combined their expertise and are working together to increase the number of healthy pregnancies and full-term healthy babies

HOW:
The FIRST RESPONSE® Answers from Experts has created a comprehensive education initiative that will foster a greater understanding of reproductive and women's health issues to benefit women everywhere. Our work will put important and meaningful information where it is most needed — in your hands.

WHY:
We created the FIRST RESPONSE® Answers from Experts to help as many women as possible increase their chances for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy, full-term baby. We recognize that one of the best ways to do this is to keep you well informed. That's our commitment — to help you know more. FIRST RESPONSE® We tell you first™.
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MEET THE EXPERT PANEL
Lisa M. Masterson, M.D. Lisa M. Masterson, M.D.
COMMON PREGNANCY QUESTIONS:
Q&A With Specialist Lisa Masterson, M.D.
Dr. Masterson answers common questions regarding pregnancy.
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Dr. Peter Ahlering, MD, Medical Director SIRM-St. Louis Dr. Peter Ahlering, MD, Medical Director SIRM-St. Louis
IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING YOUR FERTILITY POTENTIAL SOONER:
Q&A With Specialist Dr. Peter Ahlering
Dr. Ahlering shares the importance of fertility testing and the impact ovarian reserve has
on a woman's ability to get pregnant.
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Mary Jane Minkin, M.D. Mary Jane Minkin, M.D.
POPULAR CONCEPTION STRATEGIES: FACT OR FICTION?:
Q&A With Specialist Dr. Mary Jane Minkin. Dr. Minkin looks at popular conception advice
in order to separate fact from fiction.
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Kit Sharon Devine, MSN, RNC, ARNP Kit Sharon Devine, MSN, RNC, ARNP
PREPARING FOR A HEALTHY PREGNANCY:
Q&A With Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Kit Devine. As member of the March of Dimes
Nurse Advisory Council, Kit Devine provides guidance on steps women should take to
prepare for a healthy pregnancy.
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Barb Collura, RESOLVE Executive Director Barb Collura, RESOLVE Executive Director
INFERTILITY DIAGNOSIS AND SUPPORT:
Q&A With Executive Director of RESOLVE, The National Infertility Association
Barb Collura recommends action steps to gain diagnosis and support for women or couples
facing challenges in becoming pregnant.
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Lindsay Nohr Beck, Fertile Hope Founder & Executive Director Lindsay Nohr Beck, Fertile Hope Founder & Executive Director
CANCER TREATMENT IMPACT ON ABILITY TO CONCEIVE:
Q&A with Founder of Fertile Hope
Lindsay Nohr Beck brings to light the impact of cancer treatments on fertility along with family
building options.
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Kim Hahn, Founder of Conceive Magazine and Author of Fertility Facts, Fertility Journal & Cooking to Conceive Kim Hahn, Founder of Conceive Magazine and Author of Fertility Facts,
The Fertility Journal & Cooking to Conceive
FERTILITY FRIENDLY LIFESTYLE:
Q&A With Author Kim Hahn
Kim Hahn explains how women can make lifestyle choices to maximize fertility.
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