Did you know that struggling to get pregnant or told that you may never have children can cause mental health problems?
Over the last few days I’ve been experiencing feelings and thoughts that I had on our fertility journey. The combination of being in constant pain
Sometimes I wake up in the morning, drag myself to the bathroom, look in the mirror and question whether I have in fact woken up
A new study has shown that postnatal depression may affect a woman’s future fertility, highlighting the need for more awareness and support for new mothers.
For many couples, trying to conceive can quickly escalate from a fun, flirty project to an emotionally intense and overwhelming medical undertaking in record timing.
Keeping a journal is both therapeutic and pragmatic; it provides a space to express difficult emotions and, at times, to reason with the part of
Are you struggling with infertility and finding it all too much and stressed out? Did you know that practicing yoga and mindfulness meditation can help
How to take a Mind Body approach to your fertility health and overcome fertility-related stress. Hospital visits, calendar watching, ongoing test results and scheduled sex
Managing infertility problems can challenge even the most optimistic of minds! When faced with fertility difficulties, dreams of a hoped for child can transform into
As the founder of Iris Fertility – an organisation offering bespoke practical and emotional support and companionship to individuals before, during and after fertility treatment
Ectopic pregnancy loss is a deeply devastating experience that no woman ever wants to go through. It’s a topic that isn’t spoken about much, something
Coping after a failed transfer is like grieving for a loss. A loss of hope, a loss of a precious embryo and the loss of future life that you had planned out in your mind.
Hi Future Mama, We are coming up on the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S. and though many of you are tuning in from all over
When I talk to my clients about how they are feeling, the immense emotional strain of trying to get pregnant is often a big topic
If you’re reading this, then chances are that you know first hand just what an emotional rollercoaster ride facing a challenging fertility journey can be.
According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and the European Society for Human Reproduction and Endocrinology (ESHRE), fertility counseling should be included in
One of my mantras is act pregnant to get pregnant. That’s because the same risk factors in pregnancy are risk factors for fertility too. My
“What Is It Really Like To Go Through IVF…?” As a former IVF patient, it’s a question I have been asked frequently. It’s a loaded
Infertility can be a struggle and for many couples an invisible wall is created without them even knowing. “Most relationships fail because we spend too
“You may never know what someone is going through, but if you notice any signs of pain—hostility, negativity, or over-sensitivity—then odds are, you know how
In 2014, after a soul destroying decade of trying – and mostly failing – to get pregnant with and without fertility treatment, Iris Fertility was
For anyone living with infertility and undertaking any form of fertility treatment, you will know first-hand what a daunting and stressful experience it can be.
One of the biggest misconceptions about Secondary Infertility is probably believing it actually exists! Too few people know of the condition, fewer use the term
There have been several articles in the news recently about women being paid less than men in the workplace. A new report from the World
Research has shown that women struggling with infertility experience the same level of depression as women with Cancer, HIV and heart disease, and a shocking
Three-quarters of individuals receiving counselling for fertility problems say it is helpful in dealing with the associated high levels of psychological distress, suicidal feelings and
Vicki Powell talks to Fertility Road Magazine about her personal during through IVF and the importance of mindset during the IVF process. Mindset is everything!
Confirming a secondary infertility diagnosis or feeling comfortable accepting an identity, can be as settling as it can be distressing. After weeks, months, sometimes years
Win a Peace of Mind Coaching Session (worth £250) Win a deep and powerful conversation to help you get clarity of mind, get off the
Here’s the thing: I am not anti doctor. I think many elements of western medicine are awesome and necessary and thank god they exist in
We asked one of our experts Russell Davis how he would help people cope if their IVF cycle failed. A Harvard Medical School study demonstrated
