In this episode Stacey bravely shares her story of becoming a mother, how a late diagnosis of Endometriosis lead to her needing a multiple surgeries and also impacting her fertility.

Stacey shares all of the tools and resources that she used to support her physical and mental health whilst going through this and then to support her going through three rounds of IVF.

We dig into what Stacey wishes she knew before starting her IVF Journey, from navigating different clinics to positive mindset strategies and moving out of fight or flight in her hardest times.

Like so many mums, Stacey experienced post natal depression once her son was born in the midst of the covid pandemic. She shares how she navigated this time and the tools and resources available to others who are struggling with their mental health.

*trigger warning suicide and trauma*

Please see below links to really helpful resources to support you throughout areas such as fertility in the workplace, Endometriosis, mental health.

https://fertilitymattersatwork.com/

https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/what-endometriosis

https://pandasfoundation.org.uk/

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/useful-contacts/

https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/