ONE in four pregnancies ends in loss, yet grieving parents are often silenced by stigma and clichés. Awareness begins with the words we choose and with the support we give. Every October, the world pauses to mark Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, a time to reflect and extend compassion to families who have endured…
Infertility often carries a quiet weight—one that can feel especially heavy in a world that celebrates parenthood while saying little about the path to get there. When public figures choose to speak about their fertility challenges, they not only show immense courage, but also create space for others to feel seen, supported, and less alone.…
For millions of Canadians hoping to build their families, infertility is a deeply personal and often isolating challenge. Fortunately, there’s a growing network of support systems—spanning financial aid, peer groups, advocacy, and clinical care—dedicated to helping Canadians navigate this journey with compassion and clarity. 1. Support & Community Fertility Matters Canada Known as Canada’s fertility voice,…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common—but often misunderstood—hormonal disorders affecting people of reproductive age. Yet, despite its prevalence, millions are misdiagnosed, underdiagnosed, or left navigating this condition without proper support or education. That’s why PCOS Awareness Month—celebrated every September—is so important. What is PCOS? PCOS is a complex hormonal condition that…
This is an interview with Ola Taiwo, as she shares her views on how infertility is seen as a Woman’s Burden and reasons for the blame culture. In many Nigerian homes, when a couple struggles to conceive, all eyes instinctively turn to the woman. The whispers begin. The prayers intensify. The advice—solicited or not—flows like a…
This is an interview with Ola Taiwo, as she shares her views on infertility and ways couple can do to overcome the stigma of infertility. What factors are responsible for fertility problems? I am not a doctor. I’m a certified Fertility Health Coach, and I’ll be answering this based on my training and experience in supporting…
Brigitte Adams caused a sensation four years ago when she appeared on the cover of Bloomberg Businessweek under the headline, “Freeze your eggs, Free your career.” She was single and blond, a Vassar graduate who spoke fluent Italian, and was working in tech marketing for a number of prestigious companies. Her story was one of…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month Let’s talk about what that means when you’re trying to conceive. For many, May is a month to highlight the importance of mental health—but for those of us walking through infertility, it’s more than a campaign. It’s deeply personal. The TTC journey can be overwhelming. The physical strain, emotional…
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a condition that affects 1 in 10 women worldwide—yet is still widely misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and often dismissed. Too many young girls and women are told that severe period pain is ‘normal’ when, in reality, it could be a sign of something more serious:…
