IVF in your Pocket: Your Waiting Room Companion

In this follow-up episode from last week's 'How to Choose an IVF Doctor & Clinic,' I unpack how to create specific consultation questions for your needs for that all important IVF consultation appointment. I also include the top four key foundational IVF consultation questions that really every person must ask. This is a crucial episode for guiding you through your IVF journey at a very import...

Choosing an IVF Doctor and Clinic is one of the most fundamental aspects of a smoother IVF journey. It can be confusing to know how to choose or what to look for. In this episode, I offer concrete steps to guide you in choosing the right fit IVF doctor and clinic. If you are in a position where you don't have a choice, there are some recommendations for you too. Stay tuned for next week's episode,...

How long does IVF actually take and what is a realistic IVF time-line? In this episode, I walk you through a realistic IVF timeline and what to expect at each phase. I share IVF tips about the time-line you won't find on google or Chatgpt. If you are preparting for IVF, new to the journey, or know someone who is--this is a must listen too epsidoe.  If you would like to learn more about IVF and hav...

New to IVF? This is a great episode to help you prepare and focus on what matters most during the IVF journey. I cover key and essential things to do and think about before starting (things that ChatGPT might miss). If you are stuck in the middle of the journey, this episode is a great reset to make sure you are covering some of these basic and key steps during this unpredictable time.  If you wou...

IVF can be completely exhausting, overwhelming and consuming. Even a straight-forward IVF journey has uncertainty and can be a nerve-wracking experience. In this episode, I give a brief but thorough summary of the essential tools for coping and how to start building an emotional toolbox to prepare for the anxiety, just as you prepare physically for the journey. I talk about key resources like RESO...

Did you have an unsuccessful IVF retrieval or embryo transfer? Are you dealing with the agonizing IVF loss experience and not sure what to do next-what will actually work? In this spicy episode, I highlight 10 things to consider and explore (some standard and controversial) when IVF hasn't worked. In this thought provoking episode, I offer ideas that might help you feel less stuck and lost as you...

In this episode, I discuss and explore the complicated decision around sharing your fertility journey and offer practical tools to help you decide what feels right to you. We'll look at what you may need to feel both supported and protected, whether you choose to share your IVF journey openly or keep it to yourself.  If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity,...

In this follow-up episode, Dr. Diana Kayal answers the most common IVF embryo transfer questions that are on most people's minds when going through IVF. Here is more about her: I’m Dr. Diana Kayal, and I’ve spent decades by the side of women and couples navigating fertility. Every fertility path is different, and my goal is to help you feel informed, supported, and truly seen. Whether you’re just...

In today's episode, the renowned RE, Dr. Diana Kayal, answers some of the most common questions that come up before and during the IVF journey. Whether you're preparing for your first egg retrieval or looking for reassurance along the way, this episode offers practical guidance and medical insight. Here is more about her: I’m Dr. Diana Kayal, and I’ve spent decades by the side of women and couples...

If you are just starting IVF or stuck somewhere in the middle of the journey, it can feel defeating, overwhelming and demoralizing. It can be hard to focus in on what to ask or how to make decisions. In this episode, I walk you through the IVF journey step by step offering the top essential questions to ask at each phase. This is a wonderful episode that provides a summary or cliff notes to all th...

If you are wanting to know how to support and improve egg quality, this is the episode for you. The Egg Whisperer herself, Dr. Aimee, gives you a clear summary of how to support egg quality--you don't want to miss this episode.  Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh, MD, MPH also known as The Egg Whisperer, is a full-time practicing fertility doctor and is beloved by patients and media alike. Dr. Aimee graduated f...

Feel more prepared and confident going into your IVF embryo transfer. In today's episode, I provide an overview of the different types of embryo transfers, common obstacles you might encounter and important  questions to ask your care team.  Also stay tuned for next week's episode with our fabulous guest, a reproductive endocrinologist and *the* expert on egg quality. Can you guess who it is? ****...

It's important to go into embryo transfer as prepared as possible. In this episode, I discussed some of the main tests that are out there so you can talk to your care team about what makes sense for you. I cover some of the tests that aren't always dicussed at first and lay out typical tests that may be missed until after a loss.  *****If you are a California resident, interested in working with m...

In today's episode, Ali Domar, PhD, shares with us evidence-based insights on the connection between stress and fertility, and offers her single most important tip for handling stress during IVF. You don't want to miss this episode: Alice D. Domar, Ph. D., is a pioneer in the field of mind/body medicine. She conducts ongoing ground-breaking research which focuses on the relationship between stress...

Starting IVF can be stressful, anxiety provoking and overwhelming. It is hard to know where to begin. In this episode, I walk you through some of the most essential tips for being prepared and more confident on the IVF journey.  *****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here: https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-reside...

In today's episode I am joined by nurse coordinator, Tracey Rauen, RN with Concierge IVF in the Bay Area who brings 40 years of experience and is sharing her 5 tips for optimizing physical health during IVF and must know tips.  You can find out more about Tracey and Concierge IVF Here:  https://concierge-ivf.com/about-us/   *****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my...

There are so many misconceptions and common myths surrounding IVF. In this episode, we cover some of the more common ones and discuss the facts in a real talk kind of way about what's true and what's not. This is a good episode to share with those less familiar with IVF and get more informed so we can have more understanding about IVF. *****If you are a California resident, interested in working w...

This episode is the cliff notes version of a longer interview from the Fertility Docs Uncensored podcast episode I did on Coping with the Two Week Wait After Embryo Transfer. I summarize and reflect on the conversation while highlighting the most important tools and essentials for thriving during one of IVF hardest moments. Here is the whole episode:   https://www.fertilitydocsuncensored.com/ep-32...

People often think about the shots when they start preparing for IVF--but there is so more to it than that! In today's episode, I talk honestly about alot of the physical realities of IVF that clinics and even social media doesn't always prepare you for fully. This is a great episode if you are starting out so you can get a better sense of what to expect and how to begin to prepare. Share with a f...

IVF can trigger emotions (activation moments) out of the blue that you weren't expecting. Some of them are surprising and less talked about. In today's episode, learn all about common but less talked about emotional triggers AND how to prepare so that you don't spiral out and lose yourself. Get equipped with 2 key tools for handling unexpected intense feelings and staying a bit more grounded and i...

Did you just receive heartbreaking IVF retrieval news and aren't sure what to do next? In this episode, I break down 9 essential things you need to know after bad IVF retrieval news-including how to cope emotionally and what questions to ask your clinic and how to think about the phase after receiving bad news so that you can move forward with confidence and more ease.     If you are a California...

Starting IVF and overwhelmed? Doing IVF and feeling lost? This episode offers simple tools and basic education to help make the journey more clear, calm and managable.    www.alexandragearystock.com alexandrapsychotherapy@gmail.com   ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substutute for therapy, mental heatlh treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Li...

About to do a Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)? This episode will prepare you to go into the transfer with confidence knowing you have asked your care-team all the important questions. Listen for some key tips for the big transfer today so you can get the most out of your transfer experience.  alexandrapsychotherap@gmail.com www.alexandragearystock.com   ***This podcast is for educational and informat...

If you are in the Two Week Wait and wondering whether to take a home pregnancy test (HPT) this is the episode for you. I walk you through key questions to ask yourself and offer practical tools to help you feel more grounded, prepare and confident whether you decide to test or wait.    alexandrapsychotherapy@gmail.com www.alexandragearystock.com   ***This podcast is for educational and information...

service'sThe IVF two week wait can feel like an eternity of anxious spiraling: late night google searches, symptom analyzing and constant body scans hyper-vigilantly seeing if there is a sign of pregnancy. It is exhausting. If this is you, you are in the right place and not alone. In this episode, we walk through exactly how to cope, what to tell yourself, and key helpful strategies to manage one...