Category Archives: Infertility

Exhaustion of Infertility

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Alisa Hafkin

If you’re struggling with the issue of infertility, you know how emotionally exhausting it can be. Pressures can come from within and without, often from people who love you the most and who mean well. It’s critical for you to … Continue reading →

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Range of Emotions in Dealing with Infertility

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Alisa Hafkin

Infertility is for most couples an emotional roller coaster. Each month, or after each infertility treatment, there is some hope that this time they will conceive, often to be disappointed once again. Many couples who struggle with infertility do, eventually, … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 and Infertility: When Your Plans Are Put on Hold

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Alisa Hafkin

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, all “non-essential” activities and businesses were closed, and non-emergency medical services were suspended. While for some people this shut-down was nothing more than an inconvenience, for others it was devastating – including infertile … Continue reading →

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Is a Fertility Support Group Right for You?

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Alisa Hafkin

I work with couples struggling with infertility. Sometimes they eventually conceive and a child is born and sometimes not. My goal is to help them remain emotionally healthy as individuals and grow closer as a couple through the process of … Continue reading →

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Relaxing into Infertility

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Alisa Hafkin

Probably every infertile couple has heard it: “Relax! Stress causes infertility.” These words can be very painful to couples who have struggled with infertility for a long time. Still, the advice is good for a different reason—struggling with infertility can … Continue reading →

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The Effect of Infertility Treatment on Your Mood and What You Can Do

Posted on September 16, 2019 by AHafkin

If you’re struggling with infertility, you know the emotional roller coaster it takes you on. But fertility treatments may exacerbate mood swings and emotional stress, so be prepared to combat these symptoms in a healthy way.  How infertility treatments affect … Continue reading →

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Pregnancy and Anxiety after Infertility

Posted on July 31, 2019 by AHafkin

You’re finally pregnant after struggling with infertility; so why aren’t you full of joy? If you’re feeling anxious or numb, know that your reaction is common and natural after such a long period of stress. That said, there are ways … Continue reading →

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Male Infertility – Facing the Feelings and What to Do

Posted on June 10, 2019 by AHafkin

Infertility is a painful trial for many couples. In fact, many more couples than one would expect struggle with reduced fertility. Much focus is put on female infertility, but 1/3 of the time the issue is male infertility. Some causes … Continue reading →

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Infertility: The Anxiety of Worst-Case Scenarios

Posted on April 17, 2019 by AHafkin

A diagnosis of infertility usually causes emotional anguish, and for some couples, it can be devastating. The ability to “google” about infertility often makes things worse, causing the would-be parents to worry about things that don’t even apply in their … Continue reading →

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Infertility and the Question “When Are You Going to Have Kids?”

Posted on January 2, 2019 by AHafkin

The holidays are a time of get togethers with family and friends. These can be fun, but also stressful. I recently posted a blog to address dealing with stress when you have anxiety. Infertile couples endure their own kind of anxiety: … Continue reading →

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