Facing fertility challenges can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. The journey can sometimes take unexpected turns, lead to disappointments, and require difficult decisions. You may also find it hard to share your experiences with friends and family who may not fully understand what you’re going through. However, fertility counselling offers essential emotional support during this […]

The fertility journey can be a rollercoaster of emotions. Research has shown that having a multidisciplinary care approach, including mental health support, can dramatically improve your experience. At TRIO, we have created a wide variety of resources to help provide our patients with the tools they need to support their mental and emotional well-being during

Dara Roth Edney, MSW, RSW, Fertility Counsellor at TRIO, reveals tips for coping during the holiday season while experiencing infertility. Transcript (*Note this is an automated transcript, please excuse any errors): “Hi, I’m Dara Dara Roth. I’m a reproductive counsellor and I’m one of the counsellors with TRIO. Today we’re having an opportunity to talk

By Dara Roth Edney MSW, RSW, Reproductive Counsellor Virtually everyone going through infertility or experiencing reproductive loss has heard this refrain from friends and family, as well as possibly even from your own, critical, internal voice, “you just have to relax!” Or this common suggestion, “It’s never going to work if you are so negative!”

During Canadian Infertility Awareness Week, we have asked our patients to send in their stories and experiences. Since infertility is a topic that is not commonly discussed, those facing it often feel alone or misunderstood. We hope that these stories show that you are not alone, that everyone’s journey is unique, and that there is