Fertility Blogs
Check out the Embrace Fertility Podcast
Check out the Embrace Fertility podcast on your fave player or via Anchor. Episodes include Coping and comfort in troubled times Musings on mothering yourself while trying for a baby Are you desperate for a baby? When was the last time you cried until your head hurt?...
The Mother’s Day we should be having
Sharing this blog written whilst I was trying to conceive myself but with slight amendments due to the current state of affairs. (Originally shared for the UK's Mother's Day in March.) Mother's Day, like Christmas and our birthdays, is a time when it is really...
Coping and Comfort in Troubled Times
In these very strange times I feel the need to send out some love and calmness in the face of all of the fear and worry. The above video will teach you very simple yet powerful techniques that you can use to bring comfort to both your mind and your body. Including...
How to cope with miscarriage
Having experienced a miscarriage at 8 weeks following 3 years of infertility and 4 rounds of fertility treatment I want to share some of the techniques that I found indispensable to my well-being and happiness. My miscarriage. Everyone is different but I recommend the...
Sniffing and Injecting: Coping with IVF / IUI / ICSI
Here is a collection of advice from myself and other members of Embrace Fertility. Knowledge Get yourself clued up to what exactly is involved. I recommend this Fertility Network UK factsheet and official medical websites for the basics and ask your hospital...
Fertility and your mind masterclass
Wednesday 12th February at 8pm GMT With Fertility Specialist Naomi Woolfson Are you trying for a baby and want to ensure you are doing everything you can to conceive, be that naturally or with the help of fertility treatment? Are you doing ALL THE THINGS but still...
3 mindbody techniques to help you get pregnant
I’ve just recorded '3 mindbody techniques to help you get pregnant' podcast with the lovely Anna Reyes of 'The Fertility Mentor' podcast. Easy things you can start doing from today to help calm your mind and balance your body. Here are some notes to support the...
Helping others to understand what you are going through
Guest blog by the lovely Sheila Lamb: All our infertility stories are different. Some stories last for a year and others last for many years. Some stories end with a natural pregnancy, whilst others end with a pregnancy through fertility treatment, such as IVF....
Coping at Christmas while trying for a baby
Are you ready to: Learn simple mindbody techniques to calm your mind and soothe body Stop repetitive negative thinking in its tracks to give you some peace of mind Hear how you can not only survive but thrive this Christmas even if you are really suffering at the...
How can I support you?
I'm writing this post to make you aware of all of the support that is available to you. I left it far too long before seeking help and really hit rock bottom before getting the support I desperately needed. My hope is that you find Embrace Fertility and really make...
Why your support network should resemble a basketball team!
Last Wednesday I was really struggling, I have an important decision to make and I was feeling overwhelmed and anxious. I reached out within one of my Facebook groups and the love and support I received from the members just blew me away. Immediately people were...
Now tell me what you want, what you really really want?
Okay so you want to be pregnant and have a baby, or two or three. I really wish I could wave a magic wand and make that a reality for every single one of you. RIGHT. NOW. Sadly I don't have magical powers but I do have other qualities that I'm told are powerful. I am...
How To Get Pregnant Faster
Embrace fertility is all about the mind-body link, reducing stress and making your journey to motherhood more joyful. I’ve always wanted to include a go to guide on the physical side of trying to conceive and when 'Mum Loves Best' approached me and asked if I’d be...
Fertility Fest Barbican London
Many of you will have heard of Jessica Hepburn the author of 'The pursuit of motherhood'. My last blog about her documented her English channel swim. Well she is making waves again and has established the first ever arts festival in the UK about fertility, infertility...
A trying to conceive at Christmas poem
A poem for everyone trying to conceive this Christmas. To be read in the rhythm of T'was the night before Christmas. T'was the week before Christmas T'was the week before Christmas and my thoughts turn to babies At what point in my life did that change from Baileys?...
Surviving the holidays while trying to conceive
Christmas frenzy is at a peak here in the UK so I thought it would be perfect timing to talk about surviving the holiday season. This time of year is a time for gratitude for all that we have, the flipside of this being that it is also a time when it is especially...
Give less f*cks!
It suddenly dawned on me that I’ve been here before, I’m following the same pattern as in the past, the realisation shocks me and is so ironic it makes me laugh out loud. I’ve been here while trying to conceive, it starts off with my life not looking the way I feel it...
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Could I have a fulfilling life without children?
Jessica is still inspiring me. I reviewed her first book back in 2013 read here. Check out her latest project: Does motherhood make you happy? By Jessica Hepburn This is the story of one woman who ate 21 meals with 21 women and swam 21 miles to find out. After a...
One-to-one support through challenge and change
If you are looking for one-to-one support then I highly recommend contacting my colleague Emily while I am on leave. Resilience Resilience doesn't mean being positive and strong, or showing happiness all the time. Resilience is only tested when we face...
Reflexology for fertility
Reflexology is all about bringing balance, harmony and well-being to the body. At times in our lives, we find ourselves ‘out-of-sorts’ and our body needs equilibrium in order to keep working healthily. Reflexology is the technique of applying gentle pressure to...
Nurture and Nourish You this Valentine’s Day
If you have been following my blog for a while you will know that I encourage women to nurture and nourish themselves while trying to conceive. It is so easy to find self-care at the end of a very long list of fertility preparations, appointments and general...
Hands up who is jealous of Kate? Coping with jealousy while TTC.
I'm re-sharing this blog as from me coping with jealousy was huge. Originally posted July 2013. This post was originally going to be called “Green Eyed Scary Lady!” but I decided to adapt it as, unless you live in a cave, you will know that Kate Middleton as was has...
Mini Mindfulness Challenge Part 2
We are half way through our mini mindfulness challenge and so I thought I would give an overview of some of the posts I have shared. The challenge continues for a further two weeks so come and join us on the Embrace Fertility Facebook page or the secret support group....