The Chronicles of Infertility

Pregnancy

Intimacy While Trying to Conceive

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on May 30, 2024

Learn a few ways to keep the romance alive while trying to get pregnant.

Learn a few ways to keep the romance alive while trying to get pregnant.

Parenting

Is Solo Parenting Right for You?

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on April 8, 2024

Explore the challenges and benefits of becoming a single parent by choice.

Explore the challenges and benefits of becoming a single parent by choice.

Parenting

How to Talk to Your Partner About Having Kids

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on March 21, 2024

Learn the steps to having the conversation about whether to have children.

Learn the steps to having the conversation about whether to have children.

Body Image

The Weight Factor: Facts, Fictions, and Fallout

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on February 8, 2024

Learn the truth behind how weight impacts your fertility and get advice on handling body negativity from others.

Learn the truth behind how weight impacts your fertility and get advice on handling body negativity from others.

Toxic Positivity

Beware of Toxic Positivity

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on December 4, 2023

Learn how to recognize toxic positivity statements, counteract them, and reduce their impact on your well-being.

Learn how to recognize toxic positivity statements, counteract them, and reduce their impact on your well-being.

Family Dynamics

To Tell or Not to Tell?

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on November 9, 2023

Consider these dos and don'ts when determining what personal information to tell friends and family and what to keep to yourself.

Consider these dos and don'ts when determining what personal information to tell friends and family and what to keep to yourself.

Therapy

5 Mental Health Myths That May Surprise You

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on October 26, 2023

Free yourself from false or outdated assumptions stereotypes about stress and therapy and discover practical ways to cope.

Free yourself from false or outdated assumptions stereotypes about stress and therapy and discover practical ways to cope.

Infertility

Egg Donation: This Is Still Your Baby

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on October 10, 2023

If you are considering egg (ovum) donation, this post will help dissipate any fears about whether this is your child.

If you are considering egg (ovum) donation, this post will help dissipate any fears about whether this is your child.

Menopause

Debunking Stereotypes About Menopause

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on August 28, 2023

Discover the surprising and exciting realities of embracing menopause and midlife.

Discover the surprising and exciting realities of embracing menopause and midlife.

Parenting

Unexpected Bumps on the LGBTQ+ Family-Building Journey

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on July 20, 2023

Learn ways to find financial and emotional support while you navigate the hurdles of LGBTQ+ family-building.

Learn ways to find financial and emotional support while you navigate the hurdles of LGBTQ+ family-building.

Miscarriage

Understanding Missed Miscarriage and 3 Ways to Move Forward

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on May 4, 2023

Moving forward is often the most effective way to regain your sense of control and balance the loss with hope.

Moving forward is often the most effective way to regain your sense of control and balance the loss with hope.

Cognition

Can Positive, "Lucky Girl" Thinking Bring Real Benefits?

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on March 1, 2023

The pros and pitfalls of positive thinking.

The pros and pitfalls of positive thinking.

Forgiveness

Your Fertility Journey: Are You a Self-Blamer?

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on January 26, 2023

Learn to combat negative self-talk and treat yourself with empathy and sympathy on your fertility journey.

Learn to combat negative self-talk and treat yourself with empathy and sympathy on your fertility journey.

Friends

Is Your Fertility Support Group Making You Cringe?

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on December 22, 2022

How to navigate conversations about your fertility journey with friends and family.

How to navigate conversations about your fertility journey with friends and family.

Burnout

Can You "Quietly Quit" Fertility Treatments?

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on November 28, 2022

Are you mentally checking out of your fertility treatments? A few adjustments could help you deal with your burnout and stress.

Are you mentally checking out of your fertility treatments? A few adjustments could help you deal with your burnout and stress.

Health

Should You Seek Therapy While Undergoing Fertility Treatment?

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on October 4, 2022

If you are going through fertility treatment and think you may need some mental health support, you are not alone.

If you are going through fertility treatment and think you may need some mental health support, you are not alone.

Stress

Pressed for Time? Why It’s Increasing Your Stress

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on July 25, 2022

Feeling overwhelmed and constantly in a time crunch? Here are a few tips to help you get control of your schedule.

Feeling overwhelmed and constantly in a time crunch? Here are a few tips to help you get control of your schedule.

Stress

Triggers and Tips to Counteract Hidden Stress

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on June 16, 2022

Regardless of your stress levels, it’s important to recognize the source of the stress and where the hidden ones may be.

Regardless of your stress levels, it’s important to recognize the source of the stress and where the hidden ones may be.

Friends

9 Ways to Handle Rudeness

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on May 16, 2022

Sometimes you're asked questions you're not in the right state of mind to answer, or you just don't feel like answering. Here are tips on how to manage those conversations.

Sometimes you're asked questions you're not in the right state of mind to answer, or you just don't feel like answering. Here are tips on how to manage those conversations.

Infertility

Finding Peace When the Pieces Are Falling Apart

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on April 7, 2022

Picking up the pieces when it feels like everything is falling apart can be hard. Here are five steps to help you find peace again.

Picking up the pieces when it feels like everything is falling apart can be hard. Here are five steps to help you find peace again.