IVF in your Pocket: Your Waiting Room Companion

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...

Going through IVF egg retrieval and not sure what to expect or what to ask? In this short episode, I walk you through what to know about the process, what to ask your care team and ways to think about the emotional rollercoster of getting results.  As part of your preparation, listen to this quick guide and share with your partner or friend.    You can find more about me at www.alexandragearystock...

Have you ever asked someone struggling, "What can I do to help?" We all have been there. We think we are supporting but that can feel burdensome especially to someone overwhelmed and inundated on the IVF path. In this part 2 episode, I walk you through how to help someone in very specific ways on the IVF journey, and offer tools about what to DO and say instead of what NOT to say found in the last...

Today's episode is all about how to support those going through IVF. What are things to avoid saying that are hurtful or triggering and what to do instead. More to come in how to best support those going through IVF in my next episode. This is a good episode to share with those who might find it helpful.  www.alexandragearystock.com   What Not To Say To Someone Going through IVF/Fertility Struggle...

Just starting IVF or know someone who is? In this episode, I will walk you through some staple questions to ask at your inital consultation and offer some of the biggest tips to know before you start the IVF process.  www.alexandragearystock.com ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substutute for therapy, mental heatlh treatment, medical advice, diagnosis...

In this episode I walk you through what to do after a failed IVF. This is a continuation from episode Your IVF Beta Was Negative? What To Do In Real Time?  www.alexandragearystock.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. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapis...

You have just received the heart wrenching news that your beta is negative and you are spinning. This is so unfair. What do you do in the moment to help? In this episode, I guide you through simple, calming steps to help you navigate the blow of an ivf "fail"and the news you don't want to hear, negative.  www.alexandragearystock.com   ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes o...

Learn some tips and tools for surviving the nerve-wracking Two-Week (10 day) Wait.    www.alexandragearystock.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. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal o...

Learn some tips about getting back in sync with your partner during the tough IVF journey.    www.alexandragearystock.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. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects pe...

Learn more about how to deal with the often triggering baby shower invite.   www.alexandragearystock.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. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion an...

Learn some tips and tools for dealing with changes in intmacy during the ivf journey.  www.alexandragearystock.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. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal...

Learn more about tips regarding share your ivf journey with family and friends.    www.alexandragearystock.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. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opin...

What your clinic might not tell you about transfer process   www.alexandragearystock.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. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be...