One of the biggest challenges I see with the people I work with is fear. Fear of not doing enough and fear of not getting things “right” so that they can get pregnant. Many patients think that taking more supplements, cutting out food groups, taking on a structured/specific exercise regime and trying every fertility tip out there is what they need to do try and make sure they’re doing enough to try and help them get pregnant.

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I got a call from the embryologist in the lab telling me that neither embryo had survived the thaw. They’d both died and we had no embryos left to transfer. The cycle was cancelled.

I remember the gut wrenching pain, the tears, the disbelief that followed. Even the dress I wore that day became a painful memory of that moment.

So when I say I can understand the pain of an IVF cycle that didn’t work. I really mean it.

But this experience has also given me a deep understanding of the many reasons why IVF cycles can fail because over the next 10 years after that it’s driven my desire to continue to learn more- to help you!

Through my work as a Fertility Naturopath, I have helped countless individuals navigate the emotional and physical challenges of IVF, and I have seen firsthand the many factors that can impact IVF success. From hormonal imbalances, male factors, immune challenges and endometrial issues to environmental toxins and nutritional deficiencies, there are a wide range of factors that can play a role in IVF outcomes.

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I got a call from the embryologist in the lab telling me that neither embryo had survived the thaw. They’d both died and we had no embryos left to transfer. The cycle was cancelled.

I remember the gut wrenching pain, the tears, the disbelief that followed. Even the dress I wore that day became a painful memory of that moment.

So when I say I can understand the pain of an IVF cycle that didn’t work. I really mean it.

But this experience has also given me a deep understanding of the many reasons why IVF cycles can fail because over the next 10 years after that it’s driven my desire to continue to learn more- to help you!

Through my work as a Fertility Naturopath, I have helped countless individuals navigate the emotional and physical challenges of IVF, and I have seen firsthand the many factors that can impact IVF success. From hormonal imbalances, male factors, immune challenges and endometrial issues to environmental toxins and nutritional deficiencies, there are a wide range of factors that can play a role in IVF outcomes.

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When IVF gets mentioned for the first time, it can initially seem like an intimidating and daunting process. With fears of needles, medications the cost, the invasive procedures and the unknown, it’s no wonder lots of people feel overwhelmed and a bit scared when they think about it. And, if you’ve already been through multiple cycles that haven’t created a pregnancy then the thought of going into it again can feel helpless, uncertain and sometimes pointless.

But, it doesn’t have to be that way.

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