Self Care

Infertility is a Form of Trauma

Many people associate trauma with soldiers coming back from war, but infertility involves surviving repeated traumatic experiences such as infertility diagnosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, reproductive injury and fertility treatment. In this piece, Joanna Rosenblatt LCSW defines trauma, outlines common symptoms of infertility trauma and provides resources for coping.

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.

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.

Body Image and Infertility

How has your body image changed while going through infertility? Have you been more compassionate or more critical? Elyse Ash shares a bit about her complicated relationship with her body and a few ideas for taking back control if your thoughts around your body are getting heavy.

Tips for Type A Folks Going Through Infertility

If you’re a Type A planner who loves control and updating your Google calendar, welp….infertility is probably your greatest nightmare. Infertility can bring even the most buttoned up, organized, over-functioners to their knees. Danielle Hall of MyVitro shares her favorite tips for getting through infertility when you’re Type A.

Choosing Courage Over Comparison When TTC

Thanks to social media we have insight into so many other infertility stories. This can sometimes feel good and other times lead us to compare in unhealthy ways. In this piece, Justine Froelker shares some thoughts that can help you choose courage over comparison.