Fertility Blog

As a fertility specialist, I’ve witnessed firsthand how deeply the emotional toll of trying to conceive can affect patients—not only physically, but mentally and emotionally. Let's explore the very real (but often misunderstood) role that psychological stress can play in fertility challenges.

You’ve endured so many appointments, injections, side effects, bills, and the emotional rollercoaster of fertility treatment — all for the chance to have a baby. So why, when you learn the sex of your future child, are you sometimes left with a sense of...disappointment?

It's no secret: Mother’s Day can be a painful reminder for those navigating infertility, loss, or nontraditional paths to parenthood. This guide offers support, validation, and resources to help you feel a little less alone on a day that can feel anything but simple.

No one wants to be seen as the "problem patient." We fear that if we ask too many questions, need too much help, have a complaint, or need reassurance on our fertility journey, we will be viewed as needy or annoying. We may even worry that we'll get lower quality care!

Trying to conceive brings with it a whole host of emotions and challenges, particularly when you need the help of fertility treatment. New parents Andrea and Ralph share how infertility changed them - and whether they wish they'd done anything differently on their journey.

What are the positive impacts of yoga for fertility and overall wellness? The founder of Fertile Yoga explores the benefits of fertility yoga, ways to modify yoga poses for your needs, yoga mistakes to avoid, and why she believes in the power of getting on the mat.

Ah, yes. Everyone's least favorite thing about trying to conceive - the dreaded "two week wait." Obsessively wondering if you're pregnant, documenting your symptoms by the hour, blowing through packages of pregnancy tests even though you know it's too early to test...it's a difficult time to navigate.

We all experience stress. But when you're dealing with the emotional roller coaster of infertility on top of normal life stressors, it can often feel downright overwhelming. In this guide, a fertility counselor offers ten helpful ways to manage it all.