In this episode, I share 10 important things to know about IVF. These 10 tips are from what I have heard over the years from experts; IVF patients and professionals alike.

If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59

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***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****

Navigating IVF with a partner can be stressful, confusing and bring up long standing relationship issues that were never fully addressed. In this episode, I walk you and your partner through different exercises that can be helpful in creating ease and collaboration during the IVF journey. I offer some important reflections about how to help each other through the intensity of IVF.

If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59

*****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here:

https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html

www.alexandragearystock.com

alexandrapsychotherapy@gmail.com

***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****

In this follow-up episode from last week's 'How to Choose an IVF Doctor & Clinic,' I unpack how to create specific consultation questions for your needs for that all important IVF consultation appointment. I also include the top four key foundational IVF consultation questions that really every person must ask. This is a crucial episode for guiding you through your IVF journey at a very important and essential step of the journey; and helping you decide best fit for your IVF experience.

If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59

*****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here:

https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html

www.alexandragearystock.com

alexandrapsychotherapy@gmail.com

***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****

Choosing an IVF Doctor and Clinic is one of the most fundamental aspects of a smoother IVF journey. It can be confusing to know how to choose or what to look for. In this episode, I offer concrete steps to guide you in choosing the right fit IVF doctor and clinic. If you are in a position where you don't have a choice, there are some recommendations for you too. Stay tuned for next week's episode, where we get more specific about what kinds of consultation questions to ask that are based on your specific IVF doctor and clinic needs.

If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59

*****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here:

https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html

www.alexandragearystock.com

alexandrapsychotherapy@gmail.com

***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****

How long does IVF actually take and what is a realistic IVF time-line? In this episode, I walk you through a realistic IVF timeline and what to expect at each phase. I share IVF tips about the time-line you won't find on google or Chatgpt. If you are preparting for IVF, new to the journey, or know someone who is--this is a must listen too epsidoe.

If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59

*****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here:

https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html

www.alexandragearystock.com

alexandrapsychotherapy@gmail.com

***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****

New to IVF? This is a great episode to help you prepare and focus on what matters most during the IVF journey. I cover key and essential things to do and think about before starting (things that ChatGPT might miss). If you are stuck in the middle of the journey, this episode is a great reset to make sure you are covering some of these basic and key steps during this unpredictable time.

If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59

*****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here:

https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html

www.alexandragearystock.com

alexandrapsychotherapy@gmail.com

***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****

IVF can be completely exhausting, overwhelming and consuming. Even a straight-forward IVF journey has uncertainty and can be a nerve-wracking experience. In this episode, I give a brief but thorough summary of the essential tools for coping and how to start building an emotional toolbox to prepare for the anxiety, just as you prepare physically for the journey. I talk about key resources like RESOLVE: https://resolve.org/get-help/support-groups/

If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59

*****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here:

https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html

www.alexandragearystock.com

alexandrapsychotherapy@gmail.com

***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****

Did you have an unsuccessful IVF retrieval or embryo transfer? Are you dealing with the agonizing IVF loss experience and not sure what to do next-what will actually work? In this spicy episode, I highlight 10 things to consider and explore (some standard and controversial) when IVF hasn't worked. In this thought provoking episode, I offer ideas that might help you feel less stuck and lost as you consider what to do next alongside your care team.

If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59

*****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here:

https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html

www.alexandragearystock.com

alexandrapsychotherapy@gmail.com

***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****