From Diagnosis to Empowerment: Psychological Insights for Infertility Journeys
Receiving 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…
The Emotional Landscape of IVF: A Guide to Managing Stress and Anxiety
Undergoing 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…
Infertility Counselling: A Safe Space in Your Path Towards Parenting with Happy Minds Psychology
For 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…
Building Emotional Resilience During IVF Treatment with Happy Minds
In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) is a medical treatment often chosen by individuals and couples trying to conceive. The process involves fertilising an egg outside the body in…
The Impact of Infertility on Body Image and Self-Esteem
Infertility 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…
Supporting Mental Health During IVF: Understanding and Coping with the Challenges
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is a journey that can be emotionally, physically, and mentally challenging for many individuals and couples. The process of IVF involves various steps,…
Building Your Australian Surrogacy Team
It doesn’t matter if you’re an Intended Parent pursuing surrogacy in Australia, or a Surrogate looking to help make a families dream a reality, there are crucial…
Confusion And Despair: How To Cope When Everyone Around You Is Announcing Pregnancies
Struggling with infertility is difficult enough without the added stress of seeing your friends and peers announcing pregnancies. However difficult it may seem though your journey is…
Surviving The Emotional Marathon of a Failed IVF Cycle
No matter which way you look at it, a failed IVF cycle can be tough. The hormones can send you on an emotional and physical rollercoaster.Treatment can…
The First Cycle: mentally preparing for your IVF journey
There are few things more daunting than preparing yourself for a first IVF cycle. After all, there are so many steps to take, terms to learn, and…
Coping with IVF failure: Tips & advice for when things don’t go to plan
Using any scale of measurement, the process of IVF is a grueling one. All of those hopes and fears, the money spent, the physical processes endured. All…
Anxiety and IVF: Tips for Managing the Emotional Roller Coaster
It is estimated that more than 8 million babies have been born globally through IVF over the last 40 years, which is a wonderful statistic for each…