Q: Tell us about yourself?
I'm the National Director of Fertility Preservation for CCRM Fertility- which is a fancy way of saying i’m a doctor who specializes in infertility – but I like to think of myself as a fertility doctor, not an infertility doctor. These days, I’m passionate about helping women and couples preserve their fertility and take control of their future. Helping build families—now and for the future—is what I love most.  I’m also a proud mom to two amazing girls, Charley and Blake, who are truly the joys of my life. When I’m not retrieving eggs or transferring embryos, you’ll find me running through Central Park, strength training at The Limit, or playing tennis with friends. I’m an exercise enthusiast and happiest when I’m outdoors.

Q: You recently published your book Own Your Fertility. What motivated you to write it, and what do you hope women take away from it?  
Writing Own Your Fertility came from years of sitting across from women who felt like no one had ever really explained their bodies to them in terms of fertility — until it was urgent or too late. As a fertility doctor, I’ve seen how often the conversation starts too late. Women are smart, capable, and proactive in every other part of their lives, yet when it comes to fertility, they’re often left with incomplete information or told to “wait and see.” I wanted to change that. I wrote this book to shift the narrative—from reactive to proactive, from confusion to clarity, and from fear to empowerment. Fertility education isn’t just about learning about what to do if you are having trouble getting pregnant; it’s about understanding your body, your options, and your timeline before there’s a problem. My hope is that every woman who reads Own Your Fertility walks away feeling informed, confident, and in control of her reproductive future—whatever path she chooses.

Q: Mother’s Day often carries many emotions for women at different stages of their fertility journey. As a reproductive endocrinologist, how do you think about supporting women through those moments?
Jaime: "Mother’s Day is complicated—I see that every single year in my patients, and I feel it with them. For some women, it’s a day of celebration. For others, it’s a quiet reminder of what hasn’t happened yet, what’s been lost, or how much harder the road has been than they ever expected. Both can exist at the same time—and both are completely valid. As a reproductive endocrinologist, my job isn’t just about the medicine. It’s about meeting women where they are at that moment. Sometimes that means making a plan and focusing on what we can control. Sometimes it means saying, “This sucks, and you’re allowed to feel that.” And sometimes it’s just reminding them that they’re not alone in this—even though it can feel incredibly isolating. I also try to help women zoom out a bit. This day can feel like everything, but it’s one moment in a much bigger story. Your path to motherhood—or your decision about what that looks like—doesn’t get defined by a single Sunday in May. If there’s one thing I want women to feel, it’s this: however you’re showing up on Mother’s Day—celebrating, grieving, hoping, or all of the above—you’re allowed to be exactly where you are. And we keep moving forward, together."

Q: Danucera often talks about skincare as a ritual, where how you apply products can matter just as much as what’s in the formula. Do you see value in patients adopting small daily rituals during emotionally demanding periods like fertility treatment?

Jaime: "Yes, I do. I think daily rituals can bring a sense of control and calm during the often chaotic experience of fertility treatments. There’s so much uncertainty—will it work, when will retrieval be, how many embryos will there be? The questions can feel endless. Having some structure helps create a sense of stability. It’s also a way to care for yourself and support your body during a time when it can feel dysregulated and out of sync."

Q: You spend your career helping families grow. Has that perspective changed the way you think about caring for your own body and wellbeing, including your approach to skincare?
Jaime: "Yes, it has. Becoming a mother helped me appreciate my body for what it can do, rather than focusing on what it can’t. My role as a partner to so many individuals and patients on their journeys has deepened that perspective. I’ve seen firsthand how capable and resilient the body can be, and how important it is to nurture and care for it. We should feed, fuel, and treat our bodies with grace. It’s the only one we have, and it deserves compassion and respect and good products! "

Q: If you could share one piece of advice with women navigating fertility decisions today, what would it be?

Jaime: "Ask questions. Seek information. Don’t accept “no” without understanding why. Be proactive.

The fertility journey can be long and challenging, but keep your head up and keep going. If you stay committed, you will find your path to success. It may not look the way you originally envisioned, but that doesn’t make it any less meaningful.

It’s also important to find a doctor and care team who will truly support you, some ride or die buddies who will be there through the highs and lows alongside you. There will be moments when you feel like giving up, and having that steady encouragement can make all the difference.

And sometimes, a little bold energy helps. As I often say: LFG."