Dr. Shannon Vander Doelen - A Discussion on Infertility - Part 2

Join Dr. Shannon Vander Doelen and I for the second half of our discussion on infertility, pregnancy loss, and the realities of navigating this challenging situation that many families encounter.  We continue where our conversation left off, speaking frankly of our personal experiences and covering a variety of topics often not discussed.

 Some takeaways from this episode include:

• the importance of assembling a team who can help support not only your physical health but also your mental and emotional health as well - specifically around grief
• the impossible reality of women baring the majority of responsibility, and corresponding stress, while seeking reproductive assistance
• how experiencing infertility affects your relationships, specifically with your partner
• societal pressure and how we like everything to have a neat and tidy ending
• losing your identity in the fertility process and into new motherhood
• adoptions and alternatives to growing your family, and why they aren’t always as easy of a decisions as people think
• how you can help support someone experiencing infertility or pregnancy loss

You can connect with Shannon on Instagram @drshannonnd, Facebook @DrShannonND or on her website shannonnd.ca .