How to support a friend dealing with infertility
If you know someone struggling with infertility, thank you for considering what it might be like to walk in their shoes. That’s why you’re reading this. You’re trying to empathize and be a supportive friend. Thank you. Your friend who’s experiencing infertility is going through a tender time and it’s common for friendships to be […]
What to do right before and after an FET
You’re getting ready for your frozen embryo transfer (FET) so you probably have a mix of emotions. It was probably a significant journey to get to this point (is that the understatement of the year?). Now you want to know what to expect and how to make your FET a success. Here’s what it could […]
7 ways to prepare for an FET
You have a Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) in your future and you have decisions to make. The good news is that you’re thinking about it so you’re focussing on (at least partly) what’s in your control. That’s something to appreciate about yourself! We often don’t take time to acknowledge all that we’re already doing to […]
How to decide when to try and get pregnant (again or the first time)
Do you wish there was a questionnaire to find out, When should I (or we) start to try and get pregnant? Wouldn’t that be great? But it’s more complicated than that for a lot of us. I thought it would be a clear yes or no like a on-off switch. Instead it’s been a mirky, […]
How to see fewer baby and pregnancy ads
In a previous job I sat on an interview panel for a Communications Manager position. One of the candidates shared her story of how she developed a fertility clinic’s website. From her focus group research, she found out that most women and couples struggling with fertility would prefer not to see photos of babies online. […]
What to expect at a fertility clinic in the pandemic
Whether you’re new to a fertility clinic or considering switching you might be wondering if your experience at yours is common. This depends on a few factors and there are many exceptions, but overall I will say that due to the pandemic there are changes that clinics have put in place to keep us safe […]
How to decide whether to try IVF
How many IUI tries should we do? Should we go straight to IVF? Is IVF an option for us? These are common question I hear from women and couples struggling with fertility. It’s a heavy decision, I get it. If you have unexplained infertility it can be especially mind-numbingly difficult to decide if intrauterine insemination […]
What to know about stress and fertility
Stress. We all have bouts of it. In fact, we need some stress to survive. Then there’s the point it’s too much and it interferes with our lives and our fertility health. I know from experience. I’m talking about that panic you get suddenly or constantly — it’s that fear you’ll never get pregnant, stay […]
Should I drink caffeine while trying to get pregnant?
Are you scratching your head wondering whether to cut out or down on coffee or any caffeine while you’re trying to get pregnant? How about before egg retrieval or embryo transfer? For the answer, it depends on what your doctor recommends, your interpretation of the latest research, your health and fertility journey so far, and […]