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A reader asked for suggestions on how to live with the fact that she’ll never have children…she doesn’t want to feel sad all the time. I don’t blame her! For more info about how she is coping with infertility, read her comment and question on Accepting a Childfree Life. Before my tips, a quip: “Rigid beliefs make disappointments [...] Eco-expert and author Terra Wellington shares tips on reducing toxic chemicals in daily life – which can affect fertility levels in women! Research from UCLA shows that women who are exposed to chemicals used in everyday items – food packaging, pesticides, clothing, upholstery, carpets, and personal care products – take longer to get pregnant. The link [...] Are you coping with infertility, the fear you’ll never get pregnant, or depression because you can’t conceive a baby? These ways to cope may help — they’re from Pamela Tsigdinos, author of Silent Sorority. She knows about coping with not conceiving a baby firsthand; she wrote about not getting pregnant and accepting a childfree life. Here’s one of her key thoughts: “You [...] You’re not alone if you’re dealing with the disappointment of a childfree life because of fibroids, endometriosis, or other issues that lead to infertility. Elisse Goldstein-Clark has coped with fibroids for the past 20 years – and is learning to live with the idea of a child-free life. “To cheer myself up, I’m currently planning a [...] The stress of pursuing a high-powered career affects hormones, which in turn affects fertility levels in women. This research from the University of Utah explains why career women may find it more difficult to get pregnant… First, a quip from Helen Gurley Brown about career women: “Nearly every glamorous, wealthy, successful career woman you might envy now [...] Dr Phil responds to a letter in Oprah Magazine from a woman who is childfree. She never got pregnant not because of infertility, but by choice, and her friend insulted her for not having kids. I’m sharing her letter and Dr Phil’s response here, because he gave great advice about coping with other people’s responses to not [...] This research on the success rates of in vitro fertilization or IVF will give you hope if you’re having trouble getting pregnant or are coping with infertility! “This [research] shows that, overall, IVF is extraordinarily effective and largely overcomes infertility, especially in younger women,” says lead author Beth Malizia, MD, a clinical fellow at Boston IVF [...] Here are some tips on talking to people who are coping with infertility from a woman who knows the subject intimately. Knowing what to and not to say to a woman who can’t get pregnant – or a man who can’t get his partner pregnant – can be a challenge. “Remember that infertility is above all [...] |
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