Coping with uncertainty when trying to conceive

Sarah Banks
Fertility Coach and Mentor, Sarah Banks Coaching

From this video you will find out:

Is it normal to feel sad, worried, angry, hopeful, jealous?
Can breathing techniques be beneficial in regaining control of your emotions?
Does making a plan for taking control of your feelings really help?
Is it a good idea to use this time to make sure you are in your minimum state for conceiving?
Does coming off your social media for a while help in any way?
How can I focus on other things I can do or would like to achieve?
How can I find balance in our relationship when trying to conceive? What can we do?
When should I turn to a fertility counsellor if I am struggling to get on the right track?

Coping with uncertainty when trying to conceive

How to cope with the emotional ups and downs when you are trying to conceive?

In this session, Sarah Banks, Fertility Coach and Mentor at Sarah Banks Coaching, author of ‘IVF Positivity Planner’ who shared her own experience on how to cope with uncertainty and provided coping mechanisms that can help when you are trying to conceive.

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Authors

Sarah Banks

Sarah Banks is a Fertility Coach and Mentor who works with patients and clinics to offer a broad range of support to suit each individual’s needs. She has written and published the IVF Positivity Planner, a journal combined with coping strategies and coaching tools to help you feel happier and stronger whilst TTC and going through IVF. She also works with fertility professionals to enhance their patient experience, through staff coaching and training, and creating a support structure that gives patients a range of support options and ensures staff understand their individual responsibility for patient care. Sarah set up and runs two online Fertility support communities, regularly supporting over 2,000 patients, and hosts two local support groups to provide emotional support for those in need. Through her work with fertility clients, and her own personal IVF journey, she has a deep understanding of the impact to emotional and mental health that infertility causes, and the support that is needed.

Event Moderator

Caroline Kulczycka

Caroline Kulczycka is managing MyIVFAnswers.com and has been hosting IVFWEBINARS dedicated to patients struggling with infertility since 2020. She's highly motivated and believes that educating patients so that they can make informed decisions is essential in their IVF journey. In the past, she has been working as an International Patient Coordinator, where she was helping and directing patients on their right path. She also worked in the tourism industry, and dealt with international customers on a daily basis, including working abroad. In her free time, you’ll find her travelling, biking, learning new things, or spending time outdoors.

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