By Emily Ginn, LMSW Grief is a normal emotional response to any perceived loss. Most people associate grief with the death of a friend, loved one, pet, or something similar. This relatively narrow view of grief, and what causes grief, does a disservice to those who are on a prolonged fertility journey that can be … Read more
By: Dr. Wiyatta Fahnbulleh, Clinical Psychologist While many believe that fertility challenges are primarily a women’s issue, the truth is that men can also face fertility problems. Infertility is a condition that affects many couples who dream of starting a family, and about half of infertility cases are due to male factor infertility. The World … Read more
By Kate Potvin, Fertility Coach & Certified Holistic Health Coach The fertility journey can feel like one big, long waiting game. You wait for ovulation, you wait to feel signs or symptoms of early pregnancy, you wait for your expected period (or a positive pregnancy test), you wait for appointments at the doctor’s office or … Read more
By Jessica Joseph, RN, BSN, MHA While trying to conceive (TTC), it is natural to feel overwhelmed when things don’t go according to plan. You may not want to share your struggles with anyone for fear of being flooded with unwanted advice. At the same time, you may need help determining which resources to trust. … Read more
By Susan Hammerberg, Fertility Financial Expert People who are struggling with an infertility diagnosis often find themselves in a difficult financial situation: fertility treatments can be costly, and many struggle to find ways to fund their journey. Thankfully, there are several options available, beyond just health insurance coverage benefits, to help with the cost of … Read more
By Susan Hammerberg, Fertility Financial Expert Health insurance coverage for fertility care, medication, and treatment can vary greatly depending on the plan and its benefits package. It can be confusing to navigate the world of insurance coverage, especially when it comes to fertility. Insurance 101 The first step is to review your insurance benefits policy … Read more
By Basha Silver, Licensed Clinical Psychologist Finding out you’re pregnant when you’ve been trying to conceive (TTC) is a momentous occasion! Seeing that positive test (or, for those struggling with fertility challenges, receiving a phone call from your fertility clinic) may cause you to feel a whole range of emotions all at once: joy, euphoria, … Read more
By Elizabeth King, Internationally Certified Fertility Health Coach, Master Certified ICF Life Coach, Birth & Bereavement Doula, New Parent Educator Using donated eggs or sperm to get pregnant is more common than you may realize. About 12% of IVF cycles in the United States use donor eggs. The use of donor sperm is not tracked … Read more
By Abbe Feder, Fertility Coach Abbe Feder founded InCircle Fertility after emerging on the other side of her all-consuming struggles with infertility and pregnancy loss. These experiences were life-altering and when the dust settled, it quickly became evident that the only possible next step was supporting others as they navigate this turbulent terrain. We’ve all … Read more
By Kate Potvin, Fertility Coach & Certified Holistic Health Coach There are plenty of contemporary traditions and fertility rituals people practice when going through intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) or other fertility treatments in the hopes of ensuring a successful pregnancy and eventually a live birth. Some of these rituals might sound … Read more
By Tara Brandner, Registered Nurse As women get older, it is common for them to worry about their reproductive timeline. We know that when women age, it can have an impact not only on their overall health, but specifically on their egg quality and potential abnormalities. When looking at ways to improve the quality of … Read more
By R. Featherstone, dual-certified Psychiatric & Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner For many, navigating assisted reproductive technology (ART), pregnancy, or adoption can be emotionally challenging, bringing up mental health concerns throughout the process. Below are 4 tips for protecting your mental health as an LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) person embarking on your parenthood journey. … Read more
By Lauren Haring, RN, IVF Coach In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a form of assisted reproductive technology or fertility treatment that helps individuals and couples struggling to conceive. Unlike IUI (intrauterine insemination), with IVF eggs are removed from a woman’s ovary and combined with sperm samples outside the body to create embryos. Then the best … Read more
Each year, more companies are offering insurance coverage for fertility treatments. However, some are not. Why? Because, usually, if you don’t ask, the answer is “no.” So, have you asked? Asking for fertility benefits is pretty straightforward, but keeping these tips in mind can help you have a more productive conversation. 1. Help your employer … Read more
Once you realize that getting pregnant is not going to be as easy as you had expected, your thoughts focus on figuring out what is wrong and what to do about it. But before you start looking into treatment, one of the first things you should do is figure out what your health insurance will … Read more