According to the CDC, 1 in 5, or 19%, of heterosexual women between the ages of 15-49 in the US, who have not given birth before, are unable to get pregnant after a year of trying.

The WHO says 15% of reproductive aged couples worldwide are affected by infertility.

1 in 8 couples will have difficulty conceiving.

“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.” — Dale Carnegie

primary infertility

secondary infertility

It is believed that the rate of secondary infertility is the same as primary, with approximately 12% of women who have given birth before having difficulty conceiving. According to the CDC, 11% of couples in the US will struggle to have another child. This accounts for four million families and half of infertility cases.

why should i hire a (in)fertility doula?

I have been where you are now. I have sat and stared at negative tests, wondering why my body was failing me, asking “Why me?”. I was a patient at three of the highest rated fertility clinics in the country. I learned from some of the pioneers in fertility treatments at the time.

I can help you understand your cycle, charting, BBT, and more, before moving towards assistive reproductive technology. If you need treatments, I can help you understand various medication and treatment options, or what the testing process may look like. I can provide emotional support and teach you how to create healthy boundaries for yourself during the process. I will help you set goals for yourself and show you how to cope with the demanding rollercoaster that IF can be. I will also help you with recommendations to various resources or professionals available in our community.

You are not alone. I have been where you are, and you do not need to face this journey by yourself.