Rachel Goldberg LMFT, PMH joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about binge and restrictive eating habits and how that can affect fertility, the reasons why disordered eating or exercise can cause fertility issues, the guilt and shame that go along with this these diagnoses, and the small changes suggestions people can make to try to get them out of a destructive feeding pattern.

Reva Schlanger Peyser MS, RD, CDN joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about a myriad of issues surrounding fertility in regard to body image and eating disorders, how people feel like their body is failing them during the struggle to build a family and how people might use eating, nutrition, exercise to try to take back some control.

There are many different ways our relationship with our body changes because of all that we go through to grow our family. It’s normal to struggle with the changes your body goes through along the way.

Thank you so much to @sam_ster_ela for sharing her circumstantial infertility story with us. We’re holding you and everyone dealing with this pain 🫂🫂🫂

It doesn't change the fact that I wish I didn't need to be on birth control. That my vision of having a large family isn't realistic for me. That I am dealing with a mental illness.

“This condition requires me to take medication. I would absolutely love to try to expand my family, but the medication I take isn't conducive to pregnancy.”

We’re reflecting on the many thoughts and emotions that come with egg freezing. These are merely a handful.

Ellie Levi, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about her story of becoming a SIM: Single Intentional Mom to her 3 year old daughter, Ayelet HaShachar, her thought process and emotions about each stage of the process and the experience of being one of the first to her freeze eggs in her community.

Sometimes, the hardest part of the journey is sitting with the grief, acknowledging the feelings, and giving yourself space to process. 💔

Especially as an older single navigating decisions like egg freezing or considering becoming a single mother by choice, know that your emotions are valid and processing it all takes time. Don’t push yourself to make a decision quickly. Be gentle as you come to terms with this next stage of your life.

Navigating fertility and genetic challenges can be overwhelming, and the emotions that come with them are just as complex.

Podcast Collaboration with Jscreen

It’s hard to put all 5,000 thoughts that run through our minds during the two week wait into one graphic. But we tried to capture the essence.

Mother’s Day is hard. There’s a million questions, and barely any answers.

Who is a mother to you?

Mother’s Day can be complicated, and love is in the little things.

Here are some examples of texts you can send to someone who is going through a rough time. Most importantly, just keep being there for them and let them know you are thinking of them.

Challenging norms, holding onto their values, and showing that there’s more than one way to be a family in the Orthodox world.

The family building process can already be isolating.

In communities where there’s also a lack of understanding and support for LGBTQ+ family building, there are additional isolating factors.

Many queer people carry guilt around starting a family — for various reasons.

Guilt is real. But so is the longing for family.

Men are half the equation when it comes to making a baby…and they carry half the heartbreak too. Just because they don’t talk about it as much, doesn’t mean that they’re not aching.

We asked the I Was Supposed To Have A Baby Community how the men in their life are dealing with fertility stuff. Here are some of the responses.

Ejaculatory dysfunction isn’t talked about enough, so we’re honored to share this story with the IWSTHAB community.

There is no “right” time or way, only what is best for you.

Sharing your joy while honoring someone’s pain takes care and compassion.

How To Announce A Pregnancy To Someone Going Through Infertility

We asked our IWSTHAB community how their relationships have shifted since beginning their fertility journeys—and the responses were raw, real, and deeply human.

Infertility is hard. Pregnancy loss is hard. The journey to build a family is hard. Make sure to take breaks. You deserve them.

Send love.💗
Send support. 🤗
Send hugs 🫂

…to some of the people who need it most this holiday

Before you judge, pause.

These parents are already carrying more than most ever will.

Nobody Wants To Be In That Situation

I Never Thought I Would Terminate A Pregnancy for Down’s Syndrome