Fertility Blog

We all know that the holidays are meant to be a time of joy and togetherness, but when you're struggling to grow your family, finding happiness and peace while maintaining your mental health can be especially difficult. Here are some helpful tips to help you navigate the season.

Inherent in infertility is disappointment. In fact, the process is steeped in disappointment. Seeing the evidence every month that it hasn’t happened is a visual reminder that once again, no pregnancy.

With around 25% of recognized pregnancies ending in loss, miscarriages are much more common than you might think. But what causes some people to experience repeated pregnancy losses? And what are the most common causes of recurrent miscarriage?

When someone you know loses a pregnancy or baby, what should you say? And is there anything you shouldn't you say to someone who is experiencing such monumental pain? Let's explore some actionable ways to support and care for those who are grieving.

Pregnancy loss is finally being talked about more openly, and it’s normal to have questions about how to process grief around this heartbreaking experience. You likely felt so much hope, happiness and anticipation when you found out you were pregnant, and now you're suddenly trying to make sense of what happened.

Navigating pregnancy and parenting after loss is a complex journey, filled with both grief and gratitude. This article explores the delicate balance between honoring your past experiences while embracing the present joy that comes with welcoming a rainbow baby into the world.

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Ask Monica is a Q&A video series hosted by Nurse Practitioner Monica Moore.