How to Live Your Values Even in Difficult Moments
Learn how to manage anxiety during your surrogacy journey using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Discover mindfulness and values-based tools to stay grounded and live meaningfully—even during difficult moments.
Managing Anxiety During the Surrogacy Journey
Managing Anxiety During the Surrogacy Journey The surrogacy journey is best compared to a marathon, not a sprint. Along this path, there are inspiring moments—like connecting with other intended parents nearing their due dates—and challenging detours, such as a cancelled IVF cycle or unexpected medical delays. These twists and turns can stir up anxiety, an […]
Identity and the Journey to Parenthood
Identity and the Journey to Parenthood As individuals navigate through the twisty road of family building, the question of “When am I a parent?” looms in the background. For some people, it’s when they are first embarking on this road. Knowing their intention to see this through to having a child, through whatever means possible, […]
Trust and Control in the Surrogacy Journey
Trust and Control in the Surrogacy Journey For intended parents who are navigating the process of having a baby by surrogacy, issues around trust and control will surface repeatedly throughout the journey. You will be asked to place your trust in a number of individuals, from your gestational carrier, her doctors and medical team, your […]
Seasonal Eating for Health
Nourishing the Female Body with Seasonal Foods: Spring Seasonal eating is a practice embraced by many cultures for its numerous benefits. However, the fast-paced American lifestyle often doesn’t lend itself to this way of preparing meals. With little time for meal planning and prep, it’s easy to feel disconnected from the seasonal cycle of food. […]
