The Chronicles of Infertility

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.

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.

Infertility

The Lessons of Faith and Prayer During Fertility Treatment

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on December 27, 2019

Infertility can be extremely difficult. Faith and prayer can provide benefits that make it more manageable.

Friends

How to Ask Your People for Emotional Support

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on December 4, 2019

Asking your people for emotional support during hard times can be scary. Here are a few tips to help.

Pregnancy

“Why Aren’t You Pregnant?”

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on November 20, 2019

With the holiday season right around the corner, how can you deal with painful questions from family members?

Infertility

3 Ways to Support a Partner with Male Factor Infertility

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on October 29, 2019

For women: How can you support a partner with male-factor infertility?

Infertility

Secondary Infertility: The Secret Struggle

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on September 10, 2019

Steps to take if you're struggling with secondary infertility.

Stress

The Importance of Playing and Relaxing

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on August 22, 2019

How relaxation and playtime can promote a stress-free life

Infertility

Baby Envy: Juggling Baby Fever and Infertility

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on July 30, 2019

Here's how to handle baby mania when you’re going through infertility.

Genetics

Is It a Good Idea to Use a Relative as a Sperm or Egg Donor?

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on July 3, 2019

What you need to know before you approach a family member.

Resilience

The 5 W's You Need to Know About Premature Ovarian Failure

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on June 17, 2019

Pre ovarian failure (POF) may seem like a tough pill to swallow – but understanding the disease and how to handle a diagnosis is the first step to move forward.

Stress

8 Questions to Check If You're Emotionally Exhausted

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on May 21, 2019

Here's what to do if you're emotionally exhausted.

Infertility

6 Ways to Manage Multiple Emotions

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on April 19, 2019

How to navigate many emotions at once when dealing with difficult life events, such as infertility.

Infertility

4 Positive Things Endometriosis Can Teach You

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on February 28, 2019

Endometriosis impacts 1 in 10 women and this disease can change your life dramatically. Here's what you can learn from one's personal experience.

Depression

7 Steps to Handling Life Milestones on Your Own

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on January 25, 2019

Milestones can be unavoidable, but you can control how you handle them.

Infertility

A Woman’s Journey Through Male Infertility

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on January 17, 2019

Staying together and motivated when you feel like giving up

Guilt

The Guilt Trap and How to Escape It

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on December 3, 2018

Why you should stop blaming yourself

Friends

Surviving the Holidays

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on November 15, 2018

How to handle your friends and family this holiday season

Miscarriage

Truth About the Post-Miscarriage Roller Coaster

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on November 8, 2018

If you have experienced a miscarriage, you know it is not easy, but our emotional stability is more resilient than you may think. Here are a few ways to help with recovery.

Stress

Pacing Yourself for the Long Run

Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on October 24, 2018

Stress comes in many forms and it's important to recognize how to deal with it before it escalates.