Infertility can affect more than treatment decisions and test results. It can shape how you see yourself, your relationships, and the future you imagined. Explore identity, grief, hope, and the family-building journey through the lens of reproductive psychology.
Infertility and IVF can change how couples communicate, cope, and stay emotionally connected throughout fertility treatment and pregnancy loss.
When you are in active fertility treatment, the diagnosis can take over everything: your schedule, your conversations, your sense of self. Reproductive psychologist Dr. Wiyatta Fahnbulleh asks the question that changes that: who were you before infertility became the center of your world? This National Infertility Awareness Week, reproductive psychologist Dr. Wiyatta Fahnbulleh helps you find your way back to that answer.
Every day, your two worlds collide. The predictability of your professional life and the unpredictability of infertility. You lead teams, manage projects, and meet deadlines. And in between all of it, you are navigating hormone shots, retrieval, and the two-week wait. This blog is for the professional woman going through IVF and infertility while continuing to show up for everything else.
40% of Black mothers experience maternal mental health conditions during pregnancy and fertility treatment, yet we receive half the support. Here’s why this crisis persists and what you can do to protect your mental health.
Infertility can take over your thoughts, your phone, and your nervous system. A fertility-free zone gives you a protected space, time block, or digital boundary where tracking and treatment logistics pause. These 9 gentle strategies help you feel steadier during IVF, TTC, and the two-week wait.
From fibroids to multiple miscarriages, my infertility journey taught me 5 powerful lessons about reproductive health, bias, and becoming a reproductive psychologist. Learn how these experiences can empower other Black women navigating fertility challenges.
After a failed fertility treatment, you’re falling apart while your partner seems to just move forward. They’re researching next steps, staying positive, focusing on solutions. Meanwhile, you need to cry, to process, to feel the weight of another loss. It makes you wonder: do they even care as much as you do?
Going through IVF can feel like an emotional rollercoaster full of hope, fear, and constant waiting. It’s natural to want space when everyone keeps asking, “Any news?” But isolating too much can leave you feeling even more alone. In this post, Dr. Wiyatta shares five ways to protect your peace during IVF without shutting out the people who care about you.
Infertility affects more than the individual; it can put stress on your relationship. These 7 couple self-care activities, from baking and mocktail nights to outdoor adventures, help you reconnect, ease anxiety, and find joy together along the journey.
Infertility can be emotionally exhausting. Use these 7 self-care strategies to manage stress, boost joy, and reconnect with your sense of self.
Feeling overwhelmed and unheard during fertility appointments? You’re not alone. Many patients struggle to keep up with medical jargon and leave with unanswered questions. This guide offers practical tips to help you confidently ask questions, slow down conversations, and advocate for yourself in the exam room. Learn how to take up space, feel seen, and make informed decisions throughout your fertility journey.