Infertility

Infertility and Mental Health

Infertility is a major source of stress, with emotional, physical, and financial ramifications; no wonder it can take a toll on our mental health! Today we are talking about why it’s common to experience anxiety and depression during infertility and how to cope.

Why Sleep Matters for Your Fertility

We all know that sleep plays a huge role in our lives, affecting our mood, outlook and health. Getting a good night’s sleep helps refresh and restore our organ systems and also helps us regulate important hormones in our body. In this piece, Caitlin Townsend shares more about why sleep matters when it comes to your fertility.

How to Create a Memorable Adoption Profile

Creating an adoption profile can be intimidating and overwhelming; but this is one part of the adoption process that you have complete control over and it can have a huge impact on your success. Hal Kaufman shares how to gain back control and hope by creating an adoption profile that will stand out.

The Fertility Holiday Gift Guide

We put together this fertility-friendly gift guide so you can shop confidently for the perfect gift for the fertility warrior in your life. These favorite fertility-centered products and services might be just the things to make your loved one feel a little less alone during the holidays.

Coping With Infertility After Terminating a Pregnancy

Infertility can spark a lot of questions like, “Why is this happening to me?” And “Do I deserve to be a parent?” But it can feel twice as complicated and shame-filled if you once terminated a pregnancy and are now struggling to conceive. Elizabeth Folz, a psychotherapist, shares some ways to cope with infertility after terminating a pregnancy.

How to Find a Great Fertility Doctor

Finding a fertility doctor (also called a “reproductive endocrinologist”) you trust and who understands your specific case and needs, is a hugely important part of the infertility treatment process. Dr. Ellen Goldstein shares some tips on when to find an RE, how to know if they’re a good fit and what types of questions to ask.

7 Ways to Cope with Infertility During the Holidays

The holidays can bring a lot of stress when you’re dealing with infertility. The prying questions from nosy aunts. The pregnancy announcements tucked into holiday cards. The reminder of another year gone by. In this piece, we’re sharing 7 ways to cope with and even enjoy the holidays during infertility.

How to Prepare for IVF Round 2

Even though we all know IVF isn’t a sure thing, it’s still shocking when your first cycle fails. Here’s how you can prepare emotionally, physically and mentally to make sure you go into your next cycle with renewed hope and optimism.

What to do When Infertility Changes Your Sex Life & Marriage

Infertility can put stress on even the strongest marriages. In this piece, Rena Gower LCSW shares why infertility can wreck havoc on your love life, how sex for fun is different than sex for conception, and how to stay connected with your partner during the ups and downs of testing, treatments and all things trying to conceive.