The weeks and months following a surrogacy birth are often described as bittersweet. There is joy, gratitude, and relief — but also hormonal shifts, fatigue, and emotional recalibration. For surrogates, this can be a moment of pride mixed with unexpected...
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Healing After Surrogacy: Reclaiming Identity and Emotional Balance Post-Birth
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Surrogacy Relationships Over Time: How to Sustain Respectful Connection as the Child Grows
Read MoreBy Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist | Happy Minds Psychology Surrogacy doesn’t end when the baby is born — it simply changes shape. The months after birth are often filled with gratitude, relief, and adjustment. But what happens in the years...
Being a Surrogate with Neurodiversity: Embracing Difference in the Journey
Read MoreBy Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist | Happy Minds Psychology Surrogacy is a profound act of generosity, connection, and trust. It asks one person to carry another’s hopes, to share her body and emotions, and to navigate a unique web...
Men’s Mental Health During Fertility Treatment: Breaking the Silence
Read MoreFertility treatment can be an emotional rollercoaster. While the focus often falls on women’s experiences, men’s mental health is just as important. At Happy Minds Psychology in Geelong, we see how uncertainty, financial strain, medical procedures, and shifting hopes can...
Partner Support: Communication Tips for Couples Undergoing IVF
Read MoreThe IVF journey is a shared path for couples, filled with hope, stress and moments that test your connection. At Happy Minds Psychology, we know how this process—medical appointments, waiting periods, emotional swings—can strain even the strongest partnerships. Supporting each...
Telehealth and Fertility: How Virtual Psychology Services Can Support Your IVF Journey
Read MoreThe IVF journey is a marathon of hope, waiting, and emotional highs and lows, and finding support that fits your life can make all the difference. At Happy Minds Psychology in Geelong, we know how demanding fertility treatment can be—physically,...
From Diagnosis to Empowerment: Psychological Insights for Infertility Journeys
Read MoreReceiving an infertility diagnosis can feel like a punch to the gut. At Happy Minds Psychology in Geelong, we’ve seen how this moment can spark a whirlwind of emotions, from shock and sadness to a quiet hope that refuses to...
The Emotional Landscape of IVF: A Guide to Managing Stress and Anxiety
Read MoreUndergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) is a journey filled with hope, anticipation and often a rollercoaster of emotions. At Happy Minds Psychology in Geelong, we’ve walked alongside many individuals and couples navigating this path, and one thing stands out: the...
Infertility Counselling: A Safe Space in Your Path Towards Parenting with Happy Minds Psychology
Read MoreFor many individuals and couples, infertility can be a silent battle, one replete with emotional challenges that often go unspoken. From feelings of inadequacy and isolation to the profound sadness of not being able to conceive, the emotional spectrum is...
The Impact of Infertility on Body Image and Self-Esteem
Read MoreInfertility is a challenging and emotionally taxing experience that affects numerous couples and individuals around the world. Defined as the inability to conceive after a year of regular, unprotected intercourse, infertility can have profound implications on one’s emotional well-being. Among...
