Castor Oil Packs: Why and How to use them for fertility benefits

Lucero is many things. She is a domestic violence survivor who was diagnosed with a brain tumor, a candidate for State Senate, a first generation immigrant, an ironman triathlete, and a mentor. She has overcome loss, grief, and abuse all to come through with an IVF baby on the way.

Here is her story.

Steph and her partner have to navigate their fertility journey alongside the complications of being in the military. Let’s just say, it gets complicated!

When one woman finally decided after IUI, IVF, years of trying and a pregnancy loss - enough was enough - and embraces a childless life.

Leanne learned as early as 15 she would have trouble, but that doesn’t make things any easier.

"I will continue to share my stories, among other’s stories, until this horrible disease is taken seriously and is getting the attention in the medical field it deserves."

Rima, and OBGYN, shares her personal experiences with pregnancy loss and helps us see that we are not alone in our feelings of sadness - and that no matter how many times you have seen someone experience a loss, you could never understand that pain until your own.

Alice shares her story with experiencing an ectopic pregnancy and a sudden surgery, and how she is still hopeful for her rainbow baby.

Finding a therapist that is right for you & questions to ask in the consultation.

Aly and her husband have been trying to conceive for a little over three years. After experiencing four pregnancy losses along their journey, Aly and her husband are getting ready to start IVF.

Sometimes we become closest to those helping us get through infertility! Janilyn Lee has developed a unique relationship with her fertility clinic, she even babysits for the nurses! You can hear more about Janilyn, her experiences, and her support system here.

Included here are some of the additional tricks and tips provided by my Fertility Acupuncturist to improve fertility. These are unique to my needs, but may help you as well!

What it is really like when all other aspects of your life seem to fall apart or feel insignificant, as the only thing that matters anymore is having a baby…

Fertility Coach, Jen Robinson, helps us understand these feelings.

Through years of pain due to endometriosis, Meg shares how she finally came to a diagnosis, pregnancy loss treatment using induced menopause, and finally two miracle babies.

“SN” Created a page dedicated to “mothers with empty arms”.

A Navy Veteran and Air Force spouse, Ashley is going through IVF to prevent passing on a genetic condition to her second baby. You can hear about her journey here!

And interview with Syakirah, 37, who shares her experiences with a “chocolate cyst” and starting IVF.

Nikita shares a brutally honest account of the pain that comes from multiple rounds of IVF, and how even after making the decision to adopt, there can still be real pain and loss felt.

Meghan shares what it was like at the very beginning, the hope that comes with a first pregnancy, to help understand how different it is when those pregnancies result in a loss.