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Anyone else got that Friday feeling? It’s been

Anyone else got that Friday feeling?

It’s been a super busy and super exciting week here at The Fertility Circle and we are kicking off the weekend with a glass of rose whilst watching an incredible sunset. 🙏Grateful for these lovely moments!

We have soooooo much exciting stuff going on which we can’t wait to share with you all very soon.

Have a lovely weekend x #fertility #friday #rosewine #grateful #gratitude #fertilitycommunity #miscarriagesurvivor #ttc #ttcsupport #fertilitysupport

Here at The Fertility Circle we hope to empower wo

Here at The Fertility Circle we hope to empower women on their path to parenthood by ensuring support and information is more easily accessible. We aim to help people to make informed choices and take back some control when it comes to their fertility.

As well as celebrating female empowerment we would like to take a moment to reflect on the reasons this #challengeaccepted campaign started. It began as a way for women worldwide to show their solidarity with women in Turkey who have unfortunately been treated in a horrific manner. Women should be celebrated globally and not punished simply because they are female.

Check out @auturkishculturalclub who has posted some must read information about the tragic reports of femicides in Turkey.

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#challengeaccepted #challengeaccepted✔ #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #blackandwhitechallenge #femaleempowerment #fertilitysupport #infertility #fertilityawareness #infertilityawareness #femalefertility #femalestartup

"You know that gut wrenching feeling, that whisper

"You know that gut wrenching feeling, that whisper in your ear, that silent echo that’s telling you that something is wrong. That Inner voice that you know isn’t “just” your anxiety.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I knew something was wrong. I knew that I should be pregnant already.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We were told my husband’s sperm was too abnormal.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Our world collapsed. My dreams were shattered. I didn’t get out of bed for days. I had suicidal thoughts. I was lost. We would never have children together. At the time I believed I would never be a mother.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And then my kind, self sacrificing husband gave me hope. He suggested we use another man’s sperm to build our dreams of a family.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Donor sperm." ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This is @mypineapplefamily 's incredibly powerful story about her journey to parenthood. To read the rest of this beautifully written emotional story click the LINK IN BIO.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This is a MUST READ article which may bring hope to those that might be struggling.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Thank you so much @mypineapplefamily for being so open and sharing your story with us.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#fertilitystory #fertilityjourney #fertility #infertility #malefactorinfertility #spermdonor #spermdonation #ivf #fertilitytreatment #donorconception #ttc #fertilitysupport

MISCARRIAGE - WHAT CAN HAPPEN?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This is something none of us want to think about when ttc but unfortunately it is quite common.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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@tommys reports:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
* An estimated 1 in 4 pregnancies ends in miscarriage⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
* Around 11 in 1,000 pregnancies are ectopic⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Fertility Nurse Consultant Kate Davies @your_fertility_journey has written a great article explaining some of the different terms used to describe a miscarriage and what they mean. LINK IN BIO to read the full article.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you are in need of support following a miscarriage/miscarriages here are some great places that can help...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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@miscarriageassociation⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
@tommys⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
@sayinggoodbye_charity

“It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care

“It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself and make your happiness a priority. It’s necessary.”
Mandy Hale @thesinglewoman
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Make some time for yourself today 🥰
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#selfcare #selfcaresunday #positivequote #fertilitysupport #miscarriage #miscarriagesurvivor #infertility #infertilitysupport #ttc #ttccommunity #mandyhale

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Male Infertility in Communities of Color
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- Approximately 1 in 8 couples will experience infertility.
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- In almost 50% of those cases, the man is the factor in the couple's infertility.
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- In the United States, 10% of all men attempting to conceive suffer from infertility.
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- Research also suggests that 50% of male infertility cases go unexplained.
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"Though society paints the picture that people of color are very fertile, minorities experience higher rates of infertility. Yet, the topic of infertility often goes unspoken, especially in cases where the man is the factor. There are also few conversations about how female infertility affects the male partner.
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The lack of conversation leaves many couples suffering in silence and many men of color left alone to try to understand infertility and cope with the reality that they may never father a child. This suffering can often lead to increased feelings of anger, frustration, depression, sadness, grief and suicide.
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Thus, it's time, as communities of color, that we break this silence and start having real conversations about infertility and how it impacts the mental, physical, and emotional health and well-being of the man."
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Virtual discussion with some great guest speakers hosted by @tjpeten is available to watch now. LINK IN BIO to watch.
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Educational, informative and emotional viewing!
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#malefertility #maleinfertility #infertility #fertility #malefertilitysupport #mfi #malefactorinfertility #1in8 #menshealth #fertilityjourney #fertilitystories #fertilityadvice #fertilityexpert #infertilityawareness

CAN I CHANGE THE HEALTH OF MY EGGS?
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"Are my eggs too old for me to conceive?
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We know that our eggs, like all the cells in our body, will age with time so yes age is certainly a factor when it comes to the quality of your eggs. Age however is not the only determining factor when it comes to egg health. Optimizing your own health before trying to conceive, can help improve the quality of your eggs and the overall health of your future baby. The development of your eggs from their primordial state to when they are ready to ovulate takes about three months. The three months before getting pregnant we call the preconception period and is a particularly critical time to focus on your health."
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Dr Jodie Peacock ND, naturopathic doctor, author and founder of @enhancefertility helps us understand how our eggs function and what we can do to improve their health.
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A few top tips to support egg quality are...
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⭐️ Eat an antioxidant rich diet with plenty fruit and veg
⭐️ Reduce intake of processed foods
⭐️ Seek professional advice about the best supplements for you but a few that can help are CoQ10 and Acetyl-l-carnitine
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To read the full article head to the LINK IN OUR BIO.
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#fertility #ttc #preconception #preconceptionhealth #eggquality #naturopath #naturopathicdoctor #naturopathy #fertilitydiet #fertilityfoods #ttc #ttcnaturally #fertilitytreatment #womenshealth

TTC TIPS - BOOST YOUR FERTILITY NATURALLY
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@mirafertility share some great suggestions of ways to naturally improve your chances of conceiving...
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"Combining natural fertility boosters with professional medical advice can help you get pregnant faster. Here are a few steps you can take to naturally increase your fertility.
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Track your fertility
Note basal body temperature (BBT)
Monitor cervical mucus
Check cervical position and texture
Track hormones
Eat fertility boosting foods"
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To read the full article and to find out more details about each of these head to our magazine LINK IN BIO
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#fertility #naturalfertility #fertilityfoods #fertilitytips #holisticfertility #ttc #ttccommunity #fertilityadvice #fertilitysupport #pregnancy

💛FERTILITY PATIENT AFTERCARE💛
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A failed fertility treatment cycle is heartbreaking. Each painful injection you administer and slimy progesterone pessary you pop in all bring with them another bubble of hope that you are a step closer to your dream.
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Those dreams are instantly crushed when no line appears on the pregnancy test, the dreaded bleeding starts or there's silence when a sonographer is waiting to tell you the bad news at a scan.
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Some people may have had a long wait to start treatment with years of struggling, failures and disappointments they pin their hopes on it working this time. When it all comes crashing down it's incredibly painful, it's a blur and it's devastating.
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This is a critical time for fertility clinics and practitioners to show their compassion and ensure that there is adequate support in place for patients. Perhaps some clinics have an aftercare plan following a failed treatment cycle but I personally feel that more can be done. The three clinics I have been to could have done more.
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We pay so much money for fertility treatment and the wait can be long yet as soon it's over some clinics fail to follow up and check in on patients and their mental health. Let’s try to change this!
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We'd like hear other people's experiences following a failed treatment cycle...
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- Did your clinic offer you support?
- Did you receive a follow up call to check you were ok?
- Do you feel you received enough support?
- Were you offered counselling?
- Were you told of any support services/charities etc?
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Comment below or send us a DM
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Karen x
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#fertilitytreatment #miscarriage #miscarriagesupport #fertility #infertility #IVF #ICSI #fertilitysupport #fertilitycounselling #counselling #mentalhealth #miscarriagesurvivor #fertilitywarrior #1in6

ASK OUR EXPERTS - IG LIVE WED 8TH @11AM
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Join us tomorrow for a live chat with Fertility Wellness Expert and Acupuncturist @ian_stones_ _ from Hove Fertility and Wellness.
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We will be getting the lowdown on Acupuncture for fertility and how it can help. If it's something you have been considering and want to know more about then please join us and feel free to ask questions!
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We will also be discussing Male fertility support and awareness which is an area Ian focusses on and is passionate about.
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If you have any questions you'd like answered please add to the comments below or send us a DM and we'll be sure to ask.
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#fertilityawareness #malefertility #malefertilityawareness #fertilitysupport #malefertilitysupport #acupuncture #fertilityacupuncture #fertilitywellness #wellness #fertilityexpert #fertilityadvice #IGLIVE

HOW TO SPOT A VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Low levels of vitamin D can contribute to fertility issues. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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*Musculoskeletal pain and achy bones⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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*Neurological symptoms: feeling blue, depression, headaches, migraines, confusion, forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#fertilitynutrition #fertilitytesting #vitamind #fertilityissues #infertility #unexplainedinfertility #ttc #fertilitysupport #fertilityadvice #ttcsupport

“There is purpose in your season of waiting” M

“There is purpose in your season of waiting”
Megan Smalley @megansmalley
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Waiting to start fertility treatment is so frustrating especially when the reasons you can’t move forward are out of your control.
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My way of coping with the heartache following a failed cycle is usually to throw myself straight into the next one. The thought of any further delay to our journey increases my anxiety levels even more.
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My last FET cycle sadly resulted in a miscarriage. As if this wasn’t bad enough I didn’t fully miscarry naturally which led to an infection and 6 weeks on had to have surgical intervention.
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I had planned to start another FET cycle as soon as possible but I now have no choice but to wait until I’ve recovered. This was difficult to accept at first, I wanted to move forward and thought the best way to do this would be trying again. Now I have had time to process everything I realise I need to wait. I need to heal.
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I’ve decided to use this waiting time positively. I want to make some lifestyle changes to help me feel better prepared.
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I’ve always hated having to wait. Now I can see that sometimes it makes sense to not rush into fertility treatment. It can really take its toll on you emotionally and physically therefore it’s important to build up your strength beforehand.
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If anyone else is waiting to start treatment and wondering what to do to prepare check out our Nutrition Story Highlights where Nutritionist @victoriasmith_fertility shares some helpful advice.
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Karen x
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#fertility #ivf #fertilitytreatment #fertilityjourney #infertility #ttcno2 #ttc #miscarriage #recurrentmiscarriage #miscarriagesurvivor #fertilitynutrition #fetivf #nutrition #nutritionist #fertilityadvice

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