Category: Infertility and Women’s Health

So often my clients express overwhelm and anxiety in response to how to manage fertility treatments. Panic, fear and worry often dominate the emotional landscape and spiral individuals and couples into a deep, dark abyss of uncertainty. Today I will provide tips on how to manage fertility treatments and optimize your well-being during fertility treatments. 1. Manage stress Yes, it's easier said than done, but being stressed is quite literally the worst thing for you and your body right...

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If you know someone in fertility treatments, you probably want to support them, but might not always know what to say. Here's a list of the least helpful things to say to someone who is trying to get pregnant. 1. IT'S GOING TO BE OKAY This statement, while well intentioned, often spirals women into feelings of overwhelm, frustration and anxiety. Nobody KNOWS it is going to be okay. NOBODY  can guarantee it will be "okay." While most women will get pregnant eventually, not all...

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Infertility impacts 1 in 8 couples and while causes of infertility vary, women undergoing fertility treatments want valid advice on how to cope through fertility treatments. This articles offers suggestions on how to cope through fertility treatments. These strategies are tools discussed with my clients at Cope Better Therapy. 1. Treat Yourself A client shared with me that she treats herself every month she does not get pregnant. I really love this idea about how to cope through fertility...

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Causes of infertility It's estimated that 10-20% of American couples struggle with infertility, so how can you improve your chances of getting pregnant when trying to conceive?  There are several things you can do to increase your ability to conceive.  Here are 5 things you can do now to get pregnant and boost fertility. Get Adequate Sleep Sleep is critical when trying to conceive (TTC).  Women should not only get adequate sleep, but also consistent, quality sleep. Sleep regulates...

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