Edmonton Infertility Support & Psychotherapy Group

Edmonton Infertility Support & Psychotherapy Group Currently due to Covid the group has moved online. Every other Wednesday 8-9:30pm. Cost per 1.5 hr g

04/09/2022

We know it can feel like you are out here alone on this fertility journey, but you're not. 16% of Canadians are struggling with fertility along with you. To help raise awareness we are asking for your fertility story submission. Let's show others they are not alone!

Send your story, name, and a high-def photo to info@fertilitymatters.ca with the subject Fertility Spotlight, or follow the link in our bio.

04/01/2022

Have you ever jokingly told someone on April Fools Day that youre pregnant?Whether your friend left themselves logged into Facebook on your phone, and you decided to pop up an Im Pregnant status, or youve sent your friends a picture of a scan you pulled off Google captioned Its a girl - I dont doubt...

03/31/2022

Did you know?
In Canada, we wear green to symbolize Fertility. This CIAW, we have something very special planned for all of you (secret's coming soon!) We hope you join us on Wednesday, April 27 by wearing your green 🍃

We've partnered with Home Town Pride to bring you these 1 in 6 shirts and hoodies - for all ages and sizes! We invite you to order your 1 in 6 shirts to show your support to your loved ones, to honour your personal journey, to spread awareness and education, and to help us turn Canada green this April!

Order yours at https://www.hometownpride.ca/collections/fertility-matters

03/16/2022

Group is changing:
Infertility group will be the first Wednesday of every month only from 7-8:30 pm (online)

Endometriosis group will be the last Wednesday of every month from 7-8:30pm (online)

03/03/2022

"We hope Baby or Bust leaves listeners feeling validated in their feelings, connected to this fertility community, educated on important topics in the field, and more hopeful moving forward in their family-building journey."

03/03/2022

What are the stages of Endometriosis? Learn about the different stages & classification systems of Endometriosis and what these mean for you.

03/01/2022

Today marks the start of Endometriosis Awareness Month! Endometriosis contributes to infertility in women, though not everyone who has Endometriosis will be infertile. Do you know the signs and symptoms of Endo?

-Pelvic pain: The pain can range from mild to severe cramping or stabbing pain that occurs on both sides of the pelvis, in the lower back and re**al area, and even down the legs. The most severe pain is typically associated with menstruation.

-Chronic pelvic pain – typically accompanied by lower back pain or abdominal pain that is not tied to period

-Painful s*x, with either/both pe*******on and movement

-Urinary urgency, frequency, and sometimes painful voiding as with a UTI but without the presence of one

-Mittelschmerz – pain associated with ovulation

-Bodily movement pain – present during exercise, standing, or walking

Endometriosis is a complex disease but is also considered very common. It is estimated that 10-15% of women have endometriosis. If you display symptoms you can get help! Speak to your doctor about the symptoms you are experiencing and stand up for yourself, if you think they go beyond what you should experience with each period say so.

06/12/2021

Want to learn more about ectopic pregnancy?

Tune in to today's new episode featuring .allison.rodgers, who is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, as she discusses what you need to know about ectopic pregnancy.
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Listen now at https://beatinfertility.co/bonus307

05/10/2021

Would you like to learn more about fertility supplements?

Replay my interview with Dr. Allison Rodgers, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist at Fertility Centers of Illinois. In this episode, we discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of fertility supplements.

Listen here: https://beatinfertility.co/bonus293

05/02/2021

Bereaved Mother's Day is May 2nd. We hope it will be a gentle day for you.

04/23/2021

List of Best Infertility Podcasts. Keep up with ever-changing world of infertility, overcome infertility, infertility journey, infertility diagnoses, experts on infertility, raw truths about infertility, hilarity of infertility and much more

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The diagnosis of infertility can shake an individual to the very core of one’s identity. Our reproductive capability is one of the most significant elements of our physical selves that many of us take for granted. When this has been threatened or not working the impact can be traumatic and life altering.

Some women can experience a wide range of emotional reactions based on this trauma of infertility: anger, sadness, pain, clinical depression and anxiety, and loss/grief. However, additionally to psychological implications of infertility, many women also experience shame, a sense of not belonging, loss of control, loss of competency as women, loss of intimacy and privacy. Some women and their partners are also faced with multiple decisions regarding medical interventions and advanced reproductive treatments including the use of donor eggs/sperm and embryo. These advanced treatments can be challenging to navigate in regards to one’s personal beliefs, family beliefs, privacy and personal ethics. Many individuals/couples struggle and suffer through many of these obstacles in silence. Sadly, mainly due to shame and in fear of judgment.

This support and psychotherapy group offers a safe, non-judgmental place that women and their partners can explore and meet others struggling with IVF as opposed to suffering in silence.