14/10/2025
Fertility challenges can take their toll on your body, as well as your mind and emotions. The waiting, the hope, the uncertainty... It can all add up, making your plate seem far too full.
Today is World Mental Health Day, so it's a nice time to remember how important it is to put yourself first.
Mental health is just as vital as physical health on your fertility journey.
Here are a few tips.
🫶 Give yourself permission to feel
It’s okay to feel sad, angry or even numb. Suppressing emotions can increase stress and tension in the body. Journalling, therapy or simply talking to a trusted friend can help lighten that load.
🧘 Find your daily reset
Try to schedule one small act of self-care each day, such as a quiet walk, gentle yoga or even 10 deep breaths. These mindful moments help lower cortisol and regulate the nervous system, both of which are beneficial for reproductive health.
💬 Reach out for support
You don’t have to do this alone. Fertility counsellors, support groups or your fertility specialist can all help you navigate the emotional side of treatment. Professional guidance can make a world of difference in feeling understood and supported.
🌿 Nourish your body and mind
A balanced diet, hydration and rest are fundamental, but so is kindness to yourself. Try reframing self-talk by replacing “my body failed me” with “my body is doing its best.”
💗 Set boundaries around fertility talk
It’s perfectly fine to say, “I’d rather not discuss that right now.” Protecting your emotional space is a form of self-care too.
If you’re struggling on your fertility journey, please feel free to reach out. You will need to get a referral from your GP.
Love, Dr Raewyn 💖