“I hate being solely responsible for feeding my baby…but I don’t want to share feeding time!”

Let’s explore how breastfeeding, or the decision not to breastfeed, can influence your mental health.

Finding the right lactation consultant can make a big difference in your breastfeeding journey, but with so many different approaches and philosophies out there, it can be challenging to know where to start. Here’s why researching and crowdsourcing recommendations for a lactation consultant might be the best way to find the right fit for you.

Discover how mindfulness can help manage anger and find inner peace amidst the challenges of infertility. Learn about Tara Brach's RAIN practice and practical steps to navigate emotions with compassion and resilience. If you're navigating infertility, this blog offers essential insights to support your emotional well-being.

Ever wondered why people undergoing IVF treatment share less as their journey progresses? Discover the emotional toll of infertility and how silence can impact those in need of support. As a perinatal mental health therapist specializing in infertility, I delve into the complexities of navigating hope and isolation during multiple treatment cycles. Read on to understand how we can break the silence and foster empathy in the journey to parenthood.

While I intellectually understood that healthcare providers manage dozens or hundreds of patients daily, emotionally, my treatment cycle felt like the most crucial thing in the world at that moment.

Few occasions carry as much emotional weight as a friend's baby shower for those navigating the winding path of infertility treatments. How does a Scorpio respond to the invitation? Or a Pisces?

When it comes to starting a family, everyone deserves understanding and support, regardless of who they love or how they identify. Yet, for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples facing infertility, finding inclusive and sensitive prenatal care can be a challenge. Let's explore why having healthcare providers who understand and respect LGBTQ+ needs is crucial for empowering birthing experiences.

As we step into June, the warmth of summer beckons, and thoughts of lazy days and beach getaways with clear blue waves start to dance in our minds. However, for those navigating the less-clear-waters of infertility treatments, the idea of planning a summer vacation can feel like an impossible dream. The uncertainty of treatment schedules, financial worries, and the physical and emotional toll of treatment can cast a shadow over the sunny days ahead

It's a scenario many of us undergoing fertility treatments are familiar with: staring down at that little stick, feeling a mix of hope and dread swirling in our hearts. Do we wait for the clinic's blood test, clinging to the hope that this time, it might finally be positive? Do we risk getting a phone call in the middle of our day with a potentially negative result? Do we reach for some semblance of control and take the test in our own bathrooms?

I have a vivid memory from one of the mornings during my second cycle of IVF. It was just another routine monitoring appointment, or so I thought when I headed out that day. But even the routine appointments still consumed my mind with anticipation and anxiety. Little did I know that this particular visit would also leave a lasting imprint on my heart.