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Egg Donation and Mental Health: Understanding the Emotional Journey

woman reflecting on egg donation

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 4 minute read anxiety | emotional support | Fertility Journey | mental-health

Egg donation is often spoken about in medical or logistical terms: cycles, retrievals, injections, success rates. What’s less often discussed is... more »

Coping with IVF Stress: Strategies for Emotional Balance

woman finding joy amidst IVF

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 3 minute read Fertility Journey | grief | mental-health

“Hope and fear often live side by side during fertility treatment.” If you’ve found yourself on an emotional rollercoaster while undergoing in... more »

Guilt and Comparison in Secondary Infertility: A Therapist’s Perspective

mother holding child while feeling sadness about secondary infertility

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 4 minute read Fertility Journey | mental-health | guilt and shame

It often begins quietly: a longing for another baby, a new sibling, a fuller family. For many parents, the desire to grow their family feels natural and... more »

Why is IVF so Hard?

woman during infertility/IVF

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 3 minute read Fertility Journey

If you’re in the middle of IVF, you probably already know it’s not just about science and timing. It’s about waiting,... more »

Coping with Infertility: Staying Connected and Emotionally Strong

woman on the infertility journey

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 5 minute read emotional support | Fertility Journey | mental-health

I once spoke with a woman who shared that she had started skipping baby showers- not because she disliked babies, but because every invitation felt... more »

The Role of Grief in Infertility: Navigating Loss and Creating Space for Healing

The Role of Grief in Infertility: Navigating Loss and Creating Space for Healing

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 5 minute read Fertility Journey

Infertility is often framed as a medical problem to solve, with the focus on procedures, treatments, and physical outcomes. However, one aspect that... more »

Navigating Jealousy During Infertility

journal about jealousy during infertility

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 3 minute read anxiety | Fertility Journey | grief | mental-health

Infertility can be a difficult and emotional journey, and it's not uncommon for people who are struggling with infertility to feel jealous of others who are... more »

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