Embrace Fertility

Embrace Fertility

By Naomi WoolfsonHealth & FitnessMental Health
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Embrace Fertility episodes

  • What is a Fertility Support Doula with Guest Alexie Reilly

    Episode 103: How any people have you told about your fertility journey? In today's episode we explore the role of a fertility doula and what support she an offer.

    "I can't tell my family or friends I'm trying for a baby" - How a fertility doula can help

    What is a Fertility Support Doula with Guest Alexie Reilly

    Alexie Sara Reilly lives in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, with her husband, Tom and their three fur babies - Mason, Mocha and Murphy. They enjoy cooking, travelling, and watching reality television. 

    Alexie is a Certified Fertility Support Doula. In addition she has certificates in Diverse Family, Complicated Birth, and Chestfeeding Support. She is currently certifying to become a Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Doula.

    Her passion for all things fertility stems from her almost five-year journey of trying to conceive. When starting this journey back in 2018, she found herself incredibly confused, alone and scared. She had no idea what to expect and didn't know anyone that had or was experiencing what I was going through. 

    However, by connecting with a community and finding support from a Fertility Support Practitioner - she discovered her true passion for supporting and helping others on this challenging path. She genuinely believes that no one has to do this alone! IG: @epicquest4babyreilly and @golden_stork

    What is a Fertility Support Doula with Guest Alexie Reilly listen now. 

    Connect with Alexie: 

    https://www.instagram.com/the.infertility.doula/

    https://www.instagram.com/thewombguelph/

    Join my mailing list for fertility freebies: www.embracefertility.co.uk/free-class



    36 min
  • How to get the best from Embrace Fertility
    Episode 101: I offer a huge amount of free fertility resources and this episode talks you through how to access what you will find the most beneficial. I think I talk about the support offer and My next free class which is on Thursday. Www.Embracefertility.Co.Uk
    23 min
  • Ranting in the woods - Try it!
    Episode 100! I spent ages thinking about this episode I wanted it to be this grand epic celebratory creation. Instead it’s short, sweet and simple. Enjoy xxxx sign up for the free class which will be on Thursday 26th of January at www.embracefertility.co.uk/free-class.
    15 min
  • Lessons learned through IUI, IVF and surrogacy with Kirsten McLennan author of 'This is Infertility'
    Episode 99: Kirsten McLennan is an IVF and surrogacy Mum and a strong advocate for infertility awareness. 
    Her book 'This Is Infertility' is the six year journey of Kirsten and her husband Ryan as they navigate against tremendous odds to be parents. It combines the couple's personal experiences with factual insights into fertility treatment and gestational surrogacy. Through her Instagram profile @straight.up.infertility, Kirsten shares her personal experience and insights on infertility. 
    She's also an ambassador for IVF babble and writes and interviews for fertility magazines, blogs and video blogs.
    www.instagram.com/straight.up.infertility/
    www.straightupinfertility.com/
    Other episodes mentioned:   How to decide when to start or continue fertility treatment  "My fertility specialist wants me to start treatment next cycle but I don’t feel ready."  I hear this a lot as a fertility therapist and coach. We can feel so anxious and overwhelmed when a fertility specialist or even our partner is pushing us to take the next step forward with treatment but we don’t feel ready.  In this episode I share three different mind-body techniques to allow you to make a decision from a place of confidence rather than fear.  I discuss how to decide when you should start or continue fertility treatment be that Clomid, IUI, IVF or ICSI.
    www.embracefertility.co.uk/embrace for 12 week course
    www.embracefertility.co.uk/coaching for therapy
    1 hr 4 min
  • 4 ways to approach Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year while TTC
    Episode 76 revisited: Are you dreading the weeks ahead? Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year You can't quite believe another ENTIRE year has gone by and you still don't have your baby. You're putting so much pressure on yourself to be pregnant by the end of 2022 you might actually implode. 
    And you're not sure how you are going to get through the celebrations, the social gathers and the never ending cheer. 
    I've got you. 
    In this episode I talk about the four options you have for how you go into the holiday season. 
    Also talk about the free class that I ran last year "Holiday Survival Guide for those trying to conceive" 
    Instant access to replay here: https://youtu.be/YFc3EWSmCVE
    Sign up for freebies at www.embracefertility.co.uk/free-class or via link in my profile @embracefertility on Instagram.
    11 min
  • My fertility specialist wants me to do IVF next cycle but I don’t feel ready - How to decide when to start or continue fertility treatment
    Episode 98: I hear this a lot as a fertility therapist and coach.  We can feel so anxious and overwhelmed when a fertility specialist or even our partner is pushing us to take the next step forward with treatment but we don’t feel ready.   In this episode I share three different mind-body techniques to allow you to make a decision from a place of confidence rather than fear.   I discuss how to decide when you should start or continue fertility treatment.  Resources mentioned:  www.embracefertility.co.uk/free-class www.embracefertility.co.uk/embrace www.embracefertility.co.uk/coaching  EFT Tutorial - www.embracefertility.co.uk/blog/eft-tapping-for-infertility-and-fertility/ The private grief of infertility and pregnancy loss - https://www.embracefertility.co.uk/blog/grief-of-infertility
    You can watch the YouTube version of this episode here: 
    https://youtu.be/req14lHnhTc
    16 min
  • You do not need to be perfect in order to get pregnant
    Episode 97: You cannot control or command that a baby comes and stays. A baby will come or not come.
    You can however embrace the enormity of your emotions and the situation, and gently release the need to control.
    Allowing instead a sense of relief.
    This weeks podcast episode I talk about you do not need to be perfect in order to get pregnant and become a mum.
    I shared a powerful metaphorical visualisation to help you release the pressure you are putting on yourself to do ALL of the things and to do all of them perfectly.
    The MP3s I mention can be found at www.embracefertility.co.uk/store.
    You can follow me for daily inspiration at https://www.instagram.com/embracefertility/
    28 min
  • How to step off of the crazy train while trying to conceive
    Episode 96: Does it feel like you’re hurtling along at 1,000,000 miles an hour desperately trying to find the answer, find the solution to why are you not getting pregnant?
    Does it feel like the more you research the more you feel you NEED to research?
    In this weeks episode I share a technique to allow you to assess all of the different things you’re doing to support your fertility to ensure you are making the most of your time, energy and resources.
    For the image of the mind map I mentioned go to my Insta account @embracefertility. How to Improve Your Chances of Success Using the Mind-body Link free class
    Or how to improve your quality of life and experience more joy while waiting for your baby.
    In this free hour long class I'll share:
    ♥ Science backed strategies to reduce stress and enhance fertility
    ♥ How by making simple changes you can double your changes of success
    ♥ The truth behind the impact of stress on your fertility and mental health
    ♥ How to use visualisation to comfort, clear and create while trying to conceive
    ♥ The studies that reveal vital information when we are struggling with infertility. Www.Embracefertility.Co.Uk/peace2 to sign up.
    #Ttctribe #infertilityhope #fertilityjourney #ttctribe #ivf #2ww #tryingtogetpregnant #ttcsupport #infertilitystruggles #infertility #ttcover40 #fertilitywarrior #fertilityissues #ivfgotthis #ivfjourney #ivfwarrior #ivfstrongertogether #ivfprep #ivfdiary #ivfstory #ivfuk #earlymiscarriage #infertility #ttcafterloss #secondaryinfertility #ttcover30 #positivefertility #unexplainedinfertility #fertilityfriend #fertility
    23 min
  • What have frogs got to do with the fact I don’t offer one-off therapy sessions anymore?
    Episode 95 : A confession in this episode of how before training as a therapist I thought my friend’s frog phobia was silly!
    Then once I had trained in Emotional Freedom Technique tapping I offered her a free session to undo my wrongs.
    I talk about how in 40 minutes we had cleared her phobia that stemmed from a traumatic incident she experienced at five years old.
    I share how quickly we can create changes with these powerful mind-body techniques but how the majority of cases we need to be detectives and that takes time and connection.
    I do not offer one-off sessions anymore I work with you for 12 weeks to give you the support and care you deserve.
    www.embracefertilit.co.uk/coaching for all the details and www.embracefertility.co.uk to sign up for Fridays free class.
    25 min

About Embrace Fertility

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Welcome to the Embrace Fertility podcast I’m Naomi Woolfson, a therapist who specialises in supporting women through trying to conceive, fertility treatments and then pregnancy and birth following…

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