Fertility Specialist Shares Impact of Remote Work Environment on Patient Community

Dr. Lora Shahine, MD, FACOG, a reproductive endocrinologist at Pacific Northwest Fertility and Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Washington discusses how remote work has made navigating the logistics of fertility more convenient for people on their paths to parenthood, but also more isolating. The advantages of improved privacy, reduced work stress, and the ease of scheduled appointments are offset by the challenges of the need for community, support, and resources. Those looking to find support and a social community can visit www.fertilityoutloud.com.

​Dr. Lora Shahine, M.D., FACOG at Pacific Northwest Fertility

Dr. Lora Shahine is double board-certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility as well as obstetrics and gynecology helping patients build families at PNWF since 2009.

Dr. Shahine completed her fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Stanford University where she served as a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, contributed several research publications in fertility and recurrent miscarriage, and trained in one of the few Centers for Recurrent Pregnancy Loss in the United States. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of California in San Francisco where she received awards for teaching and the faculty award for outstanding research in women’s health.

Whether it’s through research, writing, or an active social media presence, Dr. Shahine is dedicated to teaching, advocating for patient care, and shattering stigma around fertility and miscarriage. As a clinical assistant professor at the University of Washington, Dr. Shahine continues to teach the next generation of women’s health providers and contribute to the field with research. Current and past positions include President of the Early Pregnancy Special Interest Group of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Founder of the Social Media Special Interest Group at American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Board Member of the Seattle Gynecology Society.

An accomplished author, she has published over 50 peer-reviewed research projects, numerous articles, and several books including Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Planting the Seeds of Pregnancy: An Integrative Approach to Fertility Care.

Dr. Shahine lives in Seattle with her husband and children and enjoys travel, skiing, camping, great food, and time spent with friends and family.