There are many reasons you may be considering a second opinion for your fertility care.  Perhaps you are looking for clarity with your diagnosis and treatment plan, or you are not feeling comfortable with your current doctor.  You may just need confidence that you are on the right path with your protocol. 

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Wondering what it might be like to learn your grandchildren will be donor conceived? Laura’s mom shares her point of view of a grandmother of donor egg IVF children.

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An IVF cycle is already emotionally and physically taxing, so when the treatment fails, either with a cancelled cycle, negative pregnancy test, or any disappointing result, the heartbreak is devasting. You feel mentally, physically, and financially exhausted and overwhelmed with emotion. Here are some suggestions on coping with the disappointment and grief of a negative treatment cycle.

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Affirmations are a great tool to remind yourself of your own inner strength and resilience. Here are 25 positive affirmations to encourage empowerment and confidence.

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There are loads of options available for books about trying to conceive and infertility struggles, and healing from pregnancy loss.  Here are ten books I recommend adding to your TBR while managing your fertility journey. 

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Preparing for an IVF cycle can be stressful and nerve wrecking.  Anxiety is the last thing you need when planning for a treatment cycle.  While it might feel like success is up to the doctors, the medications, and fate, there are means of taking control of the cycle and improving your odds of success.

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Many women navigating IVF and fertility treatments seek out communities to build connections with others who are managing similar experiences.  These groups can offer hope and comfort while also reducing the stress and anxiety you feel while navigating it on your own.

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When a woman or couple is navigating treatment for fertility the logistics and challenges can seem overwhelming and impossible to manage on their own.  Many have pursued services from a fertility health coach to offer guidance and support on their journey.  Working with a qualified coach can be highly effective in gaining confidence and control of the treatment resulting in lower stress levels, better understanding of the logistics and process, and most importantly, increased success rates.

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Preparing for an IVF cycle can be stressful and nerve wrecking.  Anxiety is the last thing you need when planning for a treatment cycle.  While it might feel like success is up to the doctors, the medications, and fate, there are means of taking control of the cycle and improving your odds of success.

Below are five ways you can influence your IVF cycle and increase your chances of pregnancy.

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For many women and families struggling to get pregnant, IVF and similar fertility treatments offer an opportunity to finally become parents. The concept may seem like a simple answer… if you can’t get pregnant, you “just do IVF”, but anyone who has experienced the complex and difficult path of fertility treatments will quickly explain that it’s significantly more complicated than that.

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