The journey of parenthood is often filled with joy, laughter, and countless memories. However, for many families, the road to expanding that family can be rife with unexpected challenges. If you’ve experienced the joy of having one child but find it difficult to conceive again, you may be grappling with the realities of secondary infertility.… Continue reading Understanding Secondary Fertility: Navigating the Challenges of Expanding Your Family
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Impact of Fertility Journey on Self Worth and Shifting Identity
The journey of fertility can have a significant impact on an individual’s self-worth and identity. When faced with difficulties conceiving or carrying a pregnancy, individuals often experience feelings of inadequacy and shame. The inability to conceive a child naturally can lead to a sense of failure or self-blame. This can put a serious strain on… Continue reading Impact of Fertility Journey on Self Worth and Shifting Identity
Understanding the Stress-Fertility Connection and Finding Light Through Gratitude
In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a common part of life, affecting nearly every aspect of our daily routines. For those trying to conceive, understanding that stress and fertility are connected is crucial. You might be wondering, “can stress really cause infertility?” The connection between cortisol levels and reproductive health is a deeply intricate… Continue reading Understanding the Stress-Fertility Connection and Finding Light Through Gratitude
Signs PCOS is Affecting Your Fertility
If you’re trying to conceive, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can feel like a roadblock on your journey to parenthood. As one of the most common causes of infertility, affecting 8-13% of reproductive-age women, PCOS interferes with the normal process of ovulation – the key step needed for pregnancy. While a PCOS diagnosis can be overwhelming,… Continue reading Signs PCOS is Affecting Your Fertility
Stigma for Women of Postpartum Psychosis & Bad Mental Health After Pregnancy
Women are often judged for suffering from poor mental health after giving birth. The CDC reports, “about 1 in 8 women experience postpartum depression (PPD) after pregnancy. However, estimates vary widely depending on the study and population. This is due to a number of factors, including cultural differences, reporting practices, and stigma.” The realties of… Continue reading Stigma for Women of Postpartum Psychosis & Bad Mental Health After Pregnancy
Decoding Your Fertility: IVF Genetic Testing Options
IVF genetic testing evaluates embryos for abnormalities before undergoing IVF treatment. These screenings enable parents who are trying to conceive to reduce the risk of miscarriages or or pregnancy failure. There are different kinds of IVF genetic testing including PGT-A or preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) as well as PGT-M or preimplantation testing (PGD). There is… Continue reading Decoding Your Fertility: IVF Genetic Testing Options
What Does Being Fertile Really Mean?
When you are looking to conceive, you can improve your chances by understanding your fertility window during the ovulation phase of your menstrual cycle. Understanding when you are most “fertile” can improve your chances of pregnancy significantly. Understanding Your Fertility Window The menstrual cycle is regulated by hormones. It has three phases: the follicular phase,… Continue reading What Does Being Fertile Really Mean?
Managing Side Effects of Fertility Treatments
In the modern age there are quite a few fertility treatments available to help women achieve pregnancy. Fertility drugs can treat a number of issues and increase the chances of carrying a baby to term. Whether you are having issues with ovulation or in need of hormonal treatments to increase the likelihood of success during… Continue reading Managing Side Effects of Fertility Treatments
Age-By-Age Guide To Navigating Reproductive Health With Lupus
Lupus can affect your reproductive health in a variety of ways throughout your life and can raise the risks of complications during pregnancy. Thanks to medical advances, the chances of having a safe pregnancy have improved — the key is careful planning. Check out this timeline of gynecological and reproductive health considerations when you have… Continue reading Age-By-Age Guide To Navigating Reproductive Health With Lupus