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IVF can feel like an emotional rollercoaster, full of uncertainty, stress, and waiting. While you can’t control every part of the process, you can take steps to manage how you feel throughout it. Here are five simple strategies to help you feel more in control.
It’s okay to feel anxious, hopeful, frustrated, or scared. Your emotions are valid, and the more you acknowledge them, the less power they have over you. Try journaling or talking to a trusted friend to release some of the stress.
There’s so much uncertainty in IVF, but shifting your focus to what you can control - your schedule, self-care, and mindset - can help ease anxiety. Try creating a daily routine with calming activities, such as reading, gentle movement, or meditation.
When your mind is racing with "what ifs," grounding techniques can help bring you back to the present. Try:
If constant questions or social media triggers are adding to your stress, set boundaries. It’s okay to tell people, “I appreciate your support, but I’d rather not talk about IVF today.”
Talking to others who understand your journey - whether it’s a support group, a fertility coach, or a close friend - can make all the difference. You don’t have to go through this alone.
Remember: No matter what happens, you are strong, resilient, and worthy of love and support. You’ve got this xx
If you’re looking for more tools and activities to help you and your partner navigate fertility treatment together, my IVF Positivity Planner is designed to support you both through every step. It includes guided exercises, journaling prompts, coping strategies, and ways to strengthen your relationship during this journey.
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The reality is that, sadly, more IVF cycles end without a pregnancy than result in one. That doesn't make receiving a negative result any easier, particularly when you've spent weeks or months building up to that moment and allowing yourself to imagine what life might look like if it worked.
When you first start IVF, you imagine it’ll be full of hope and a team of people helping you move closer to your dream of having a baby. And while that’s true, what most people don’t talk about is how IVF can slowly chip away at your sense of dignity.
In this latest conversation in my ‘Taking Control’ series, I’m joined by the lovely Julianne Boutaleb, Perinatal Psychologist, to talk about the emotional impact of infertility and the things we can do to protect our mental wellbeing along the way.