Tag Archives: infertility

8 tips to help support a friend with fertility issues

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Andrea Scott RN

I went through fertility issues before I became a mother. Fertility issues are often a profound rollercoaster of hope, grief, loneliness and helplessness that overwhelms many who are struggling to have children. If you know a friend or family member … Continue reading →

Posted in Before Pregnancy, Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal Health | Tagged 1 in 6, family, fertility treatments, friend, how to help, how to support, infertility, Mental Health, trying to conceive, TTC, what not to say, what to say | 6 Comments

Pregnancy and Parenting after Infertility

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Andrea Scott RN

This post is the second in our Year of the Family 2014 series, a celebration of families. The pain and loneliness of infertility It took 3 years, 2 pregnancy losses and 4 intrauterine insemination (IUI) cycles for my husband and me … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Before Pregnancy, Depression & Anxiety After Birth, Depression & Anxiety During Pregnancy, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Pregnancy, Prenatal Health | Tagged infertility, IUI, loss, Mental Health, Physical Health, pregnancy, Prenatal, support | 5 Comments

Mother’s Day reflections

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

I think Mother’s Day means something different for every single one of us. What does it mean for you?

Posted in Before Pregnancy, Parenting, Pregnancy | Tagged infertility, loss, mothers day | 3 Comments

From Fertility Clinic to a Two-rrific Pregnancy!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

This is the final post in a three-part series about the pregnancy, labour, birth and beyond. “Whoa…she’s HUGE!” is what I heard as I rounded the corner of a local Tim Horton’s shop. A small herd of teenagers were referring … Continue reading →