Research has proven that the stress levels of women with infertility are the same as women who’ve been diagnosed with cancer, AIDS or heart disease. Infertility is stressful. Period. If only it were as simple as, “Just relax and let it happen.” Yeah, right. And the kicker is, this same research proves that stress makes …
You visit your fertility doctor in hopes of solving your fertility issues. But unfortunately, you might walk away feeling more defeated and hopeless than you did before you made the appointment. Especially when your doctor tells you messages like… “Your eggs are old.” “You’re too old.” “You have less than a 3% chance.” “You have …
“Your eggs are old.”: How to cope with negative fertility messages. Read More »
You’re probably focused on the mechanics of getting pregnant; the right hormones, unblocked tubes, thickness of the lining, good quality eggs, healthy sperm, a fibroid-free uterus and so forth. But are you overlooking the deeper side of health and healing? Stress is more than just muscle tension, releasing too much cortisol and inflammation. Stress is …
How One Woman’s Emotional Baggage Affected Her Fertility and How She Overcame It Read More »
When looking back on your childhood, it’s probably safe to say that there are moments you cherish that make you feel all warm and fuzzy, and other moments you hope to never repeat with your kids during your parenting career. They say cycles repeat themselves, despite our valiant efforts to shut them down. In fact, …
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With any challenge in life, when an unexpected stress load hits, you must give yourself the extra support you need to feel sane. Experiencing fertility problems can be a huge and ongoing unexpected stress load. So many areas of your life demand your attention – your job, your relationship, your family, your health, your home, …
When you’re trying to get pregnant, each month can feel like an emotional roller coaster ride. Every cycle you open your heart to the possibility of pregnancy and eagerly long to love your future baby. When it doesn’t happen, your heart feels crushed under the weight of disappointment over what didn’t come this time around. Yet once …
Acupressure to Mend Your Tender Heart during a Tough Cycle Read More »
Sorry, I just couldn’t resist! But seriously, being fertile takes balls! (Or rather, it takes brass ovaries. And healthy ones, at that! 😉 Taking responsibility for your health requires loads of courage. When something’s not right with your health, your body is sending a signal. It’s talking to you loud and clear. The problem is, …
Any woman trying to conceive gets annoyed when her friend, sister, or co-worker advises her to… “just relax and let it happen.” Sure there’s some truth to it. We’ve all heard the stories of the couples that finally quit trying after several grueling years and then miraculously conceived out of nowhere. But there’s also truth …
5 Ways to “Just Relax and Let it Happen.” Or not. Read More »
Gratitude is the anecdote for pretty much every stressor in life. Not only does gratitude instantly lift your spirits, it’s awesome for your physical health and fertility as well. Your fertile health is greatly influenced by your mental and emotional health. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen chronic and acute stress impact …
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When you’re trying to conceive and it’s not happening fast enough, It’s normal to feel like you’re the only one on the face of the planet that’s not getting pregnant. So many women and patients come and tell me, “Everywhere I look I see pregnant women! My sisters, my friends, Facebook friends, my coworkers all …
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