Becoming or working with a surrogate: surrogacy support counselling and your pre-surrogacy psychological assessment
So, you’ve found your Surrogate or perfect Intended Parent(s) and it feels a bit like you’ve hit the jackpot. Then it dawns on you. You now have…
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…
Perimenopause – signs, symptoms & tips
Menopause – a natural biological process involving the cessation of the menstrual cycle – can seem like uncharted territory for many women, something unknown and not necessarily…
CHRISTMAS IS COMING: COPING WITH HOLIDAY STRESS
The ‘holiday’ season is almost upon us, and with its promise of pine-scented rooms and mince pies, for many, it can also be a harbinger of anxiety,…
SURROGACY IN AUSTRALIA: NAVIGATING THE WINDING ROAD
Surrogacy: the process of giving birth on behalf of another person or couple For such a seemingly unambiguous definition, the concept of surrogacy in Australia is often…
Tips to setting boundaries for your mental health
Setting healthy personal boundaries, and being able to recognise and observe the boundaries of others, is crucial to establishing strong, respectful relationships. But what are healthy boundaries? …
Understanding and processing trauma with a little ‘t’
In psychological terms, trauma can be defined as ‘emotional shock following a stressful event or a physical injury, which may lead to long-term neurosis’. When something happens…
Coping with Miscarriage: Dealing with Grief and Moving Forward
Dealing with a miscarriage can be a difficult, often heart-wrenching process, and grieving the loss may take time. Pregnancy loss is different for each individual, and the…
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…
Pregnancy After IVF – Coping with Post-IVF Anxiety
When you’re on the rollercoaster ride of IVF, the endpoint seems quite simple: conception. Unfortunately, what can come as a surprise for some women and couples who…