Infertility Blog
Village Living Magazine
I wrote the below article that was published in the 2012 fall edition of Village Living Magazine. A seasoned social worker discusses the importance of achieving calm states of body and mind when trying to conceive. Mental and emotional states impact fertility by raising stress hormones such as cortisol, endorphins and prolactin. This can cause menstrual irregularity, interfere with ovulation and prevent eggs from maturing.
Amira Posner
July 7, 2023 • 2 minutes read
Healing the Heart of Infertility: Finding Hope When the Journey Feels Heavy
Discover compassionate guidance for emotional healing, support, and strength through the challenges of fertility struggles.
Amira Posner
November 25, 2025 • 3 minutes read
When the Body Whispers: Finding Yourself in the Silence of Infertility
What if your body isn’t broken—it’s just trying to speak? In the quiet spaces between…
Amira Posner
November 10, 2025 • 3 minutes read
Witnessing Miracles: A Fertility Therapist’s Reflection on Hope, Healing & New Life
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more…
Amira Posner
November 3, 2025 • 3 minutes read
Feeling Jealous During Infertility? You’re Not Alone.
If you’re struggling with infertility, seeing others announce pregnancies, attend baby showers, and newborns can…
Amira Posner
July 21, 2025 • 3 minutes read
Staying Calm and Present During the Two-Week Wait After an Embryo Transfer: Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Stress
The two-week wait (TWW) after an embryo transfer is often one of the most challenging…
Amira Posner
March 21, 2025 • 4 minutes read
Understanding the Anxiety of Trying to Conceive: A Journey of Healing and Support
If you’re struggling with infertility or trying to conceive, you’re not alone. As a social…
Amira Posner
March 6, 2025 • 4 minutes read
