The fertility world is painted in shades of grey—answers to challenging questions are nuanced, and many times the right answer for you may be in opposition to your partner’s. At each juncture there is a decision to be made that can stretch personal boundaries or pose ethical dilemmas.

Should I use ART’s or try natural conception? How far am I willing to go down each path to keep my own mental wellbeing? What are my beliefs about fertility drugs, donor eggs or adoption, and how many medically stimulated cycles am I willing to include as part of my treatment plan? These choices bear no absolute rights and wrongs, and they’re all theory anyhow against the backdrop of the trying, waiting, hope, and dejection of another unsuccessful cycle.

To this end, most reproductive centers offer some sort of counseling. Many of my clients have benefited greatly from these services to help with the grief from unfruitful IUI/IVF attempts or pregnancy loss. Their availability usually maxes out at 1 or 2 sessions, however, which is why continued mental health counseling with a licensed practitioner is so important. But these therapies still often don’t tend to employ a very holistic approach, focused on longterm wellbeing, which is where Holistic Health Counseling can be of benefit. I have coached many couples in various stages of their fertility journey, and understand the complexities of the decisions they face and the need for sustained self-care.

Much can be done from a holistic nutrition approach, not only to enhance fertility, but to truly promote the physical health and emotional wellbeing of the parents-to-be. As a Holistic Health Counselor, I’m here as a guide.

If this resonates with you, please contact me for a free 15 introductory session so we can discuss your concerns and how I can help.