The Chronicles of Infertility

Pregnancy

How to Navigate "Egg Freezing FOMO"

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on May 21, 2021

Egg freezing is a great option for some. But is it a great option for you?

Egg freezing is a great option for some. But is it a great option for you?

Parenting

Sperm Shortage: Sperm Bank vs. Private Donor

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on April 9, 2021

In the wake of a sperm shortage in this country, what should you know about sperm banks vs. private donors when purchasing sperm?

In the wake of a sperm shortage in this country, what should you know about sperm banks vs. private donors when purchasing sperm?

Stress

How to Say No When You’re Used to Saying Yes

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on March 7, 2021

How to start saying "no" to things that don't serve you and say "yes" to self-care.

How to start saying "no" to things that don't serve you and say "yes" to self-care.

Grief

Why Grieving Over Small Losses Can Create Big Guilt

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on February 5, 2021

Grief isn't just for the big things—and that's OK.

Grief isn't just for the big things—and that's OK.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

3 Ways to Leave 2020 in 2020

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on January 12, 2021

As we usher in the new year, how do we leave the negativity of 2020 behind?

As we usher in the new year, how do we leave the negativity of 2020 behind?

Motivation

How to Keep Your Body Moving When Your Mind Says "Veg"

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on November 13, 2020

Motivating yourself to get around can be hard in normal circumstances. Add COVID and a cold winter, and it can be a major challenge! Here's some advice on how to keep moving.

Motivating yourself to get around can be hard in normal circumstances. Add COVID and a cold winter, and it can be a major challenge! Here's some advice on how to keep moving.

Relationships

How to Make Hard Conversations a Little Easier

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on October 15, 2020

Hard conversations with loved ones are inevitable, especially as we're facing a controversial election. Here are some tips on how to handle approach and handle them.

Hard conversations with loved ones are inevitable, especially as we're facing a controversial election. Here are some tips on how to handle approach and handle them.

Miscarriage

A Late Miscarriage: Why It’s Different and Tips for Coping

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on October 1, 2020

Late-term miscarriages: what they are, how they differ, and how to find support.

Late-term miscarriages: what they are, how they differ, and how to find support.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

How Finding Your Mantras Can Help You Through the Pandemic

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on August 25, 2020

Here are 6 reasons why personal mantras are valuable to relaxation and empowerment during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Here are 6 reasons why personal mantras are valuable to relaxation and empowerment during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Anxiety

How to Cope With “Re-Entry Anxiety”

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on August 10, 2020

Nervous about entering the world post-lockdown? Here are some tips to ease your anxiety.

Nervous about entering the world post-lockdown? Here are some tips to ease your anxiety.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

4 Lessons to Learn About Yourself From Quarantine

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on July 20, 2020

How to take the things you learned about yourself during quarantine abut self-love and self-discovery and move forward.

How to take the things you learned about yourself during quarantine abut self-love and self-discovery and move forward.

Relationships

5 Ways to Keep Your Circle Close in a Post-COVID Future

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on July 2, 2020

When the world opens up and we are back to our old routines, how can we keep the relationships we depended on during this difficult time strong?

When the world opens up and we are back to our old routines, how can we keep the relationships we depended on during this difficult time strong?

Pregnancy

The Most Common Questions for LGBTQ+ Family Building

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on May 29, 2020

LGBTQ+ and starting a family? Here's what you need to know.

LGBTQ+ and starting a family? Here's what you need to know.

Online Therapy

Telehealth Is Here to Stay, in a Good Way

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on May 20, 2020

The benefits of seeing your doctor from home.

The benefits of seeing your doctor from home.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

6 Questions That Can Boost Your Sanity During Quarantine

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on May 1, 2020

Ways to boost your mental health during COVID-19.

Ways to boost your mental health during COVID-19.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

6 Tips to Mentally and Emotionally Handle COVID-19

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on March 20, 2020

6 tips to mentally and emotionally handle COVID-19.

6 tips to mentally and emotionally handle COVID-19.

Infertility

So You've Been Diagnosed with Infertility—Now What?

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on March 13, 2020

The aftermath of an infertility diagnosis: Who to tell? How to tell?

The aftermath of an infertility diagnosis: Who to tell? How to tell?

Burnout

What to Do Before an Emotional Burnout

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on March 6, 2020

The importance of recognizing when you have emotional fatigue and how to improve it.

The importance of recognizing when you have emotional fatigue and how to improve it.

Miscarriage

The Journey Through Miscarriage: Finding Your Way

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on February 28, 2020

NASCAR wife and IVF advocate Samantha Busch details her healing after a tragic, public loss.

NASCAR wife and IVF advocate Samantha Busch details her healing after a tragic, public loss.

Depression

Winter Depression: Separating Facts From Fiction

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on January 9, 2020

Call it winter blues or darkness doldrums, there is an outbreak of something right about now that makes us want to curl up and hibernate.

Call it winter blues or darkness doldrums, there is an outbreak of something right about now that makes us want to curl up and hibernate.