Fertility
Fertility and mindset – ways you can optimize your fertility foundation, through self-love and affirmations
Emma Harpham, in partnership with Lauren Haring | 10 Apr 2024
The fertility and mindset connection
When it comes to fertility and mindset, it’s not always easy to keep up the positivity – we know, we’ve been there.
Having people in your corner is so important on a fertility journey – whether you’re having fertility treatment, taking meds, or just trying at home.
Lauren Haring, Registered Fertility Nurse & IVF Coach and founder of Embrace Fertility is one of our absolute go-to partners for this kind of support.
Watch and explore her practical tips for nourishing your body and empowering your journey.
For all things mindset, from discovering fertility-friendly foods to prioritizing sleep and minimizing toxins, she’s got you covered. Plus, learn how affirmations can boost resilience during IVF.
Let’s get started.
Foster a positive mindset around eating for fertility
Preparing your body to optimize for fertility is about nourishment, self-love, making choices that support your fertility.
Here are her top tips for cultivating self-love and nourishment:
- Experiment and find fertility foods that you love
- Celebrate the small victories that are along your journey
- Find a support system for when you feel that times are hard or maybe a little lonely
Remember, you’re empowering not only your journey, but yourself.
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Make actionable lifestyle changes to optimize your fertility
Watch as Lauren explains that the goal is to change the things you can see, and worry less about the things that you can’t.
- Focus on your sleep quality. Aim to get seven to nine good, solid-quality hours of sleep each night.
- Maintain a healthy weight. That means not being overweight or underweight as that can affect ovulation and menstrual cycles, the goal is to maintain a healthy body weight.
- Be aware of what you are putting in and on your body. Limit your exposure to chemicals and toxins that may negatively affect your fertility.
Nurture fertility and mindset during IVF with daily affirmations
Lauren explains that words matter – especially self-talk.
It’s okay to feel overwhelmed, but you can avoid negative feelings by changing the words you use.
Affirmations woven with love can be your gentle companion on this journey. Speak them during quiet moments, write them in your journal and let them breathe life into your days.
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More resources for supporting your mindset and your body
Remember, you’re not alone in this journey. With the support of experts like Lauren Haring and a community dedicated to empowerment, you have the tools and resources to navigate this path with confidence.
Looking for support with eating? Sign up here for access to Lauren’s delicious recipes, use code RibbonBox10 for 10% off all her recipe books.
Want guidance on fertility affirmations? Use our exclusive code RIBBON10 for $10 off Lauren’s Badass Support Bundle – this includes the IVF Empowerment cards & the IVF Milestone Cards in one.
Each card has a little bit of sass, mixed with a whole lot of encouragement to help you stay grounded, keep going on your hardest days, and remind you that you are strong enough to handle even this big thing.
Want to hear more from the lovely Lauren? Watch this next: How to advocate for yourself during IVF
