How to talk to your partner about infertility (& our top tips for having difficult conversations when TTC)

Getting on the same page – how to talk to your partner about infertility

Talking about infertility with your partner can feel overwhelming, but open and honest communication is one of the most important steps you can take when trying to conceive (TTC).

If you’re starting to wonder whether lifestyle changes or medical support might help, navigating that conversation together can strengthen your connection and get you on the same page.

For guidance from the best-of-the-best, we sat down to chat with Dr Carmen Messerlian, founder of Vie, the AI-powered fertility platform that empowers couples through actionable insights and lifestyle-based, data-driven interventions.

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Navigating relationships and fertility conversations, including:

• Common “difficult conversations” couples face while TTC, and why they arise.
• Why approaching lifestyle changes, like diet and exercise, can feel especially challenging within a relationship.

We also chat through practical tips and tools, including:

• How to bring up lifestyle changes without the conversation feeling confrontational.
• Ways to align on fertility goals as a couple without creating feelings of pressure or blame.
• Strategies for addressing sensitive topics when one partner is hesitant to make changes.
• How technology, like Vie, can guide and support couples to have productive conversations and maintain accountability.

Opening up about infertility isn’t always easy, but it’s a conversation that can bring you closer as a couple. Remember, you’re in this journey together, and approaching it as a team makes all the difference.

Small steps – like setting goals or making lifestyle changes together – can make a big impact.

Ready to take control of your fertility journey together? Join the waitlist here to nab a spot on the next cohort to get access Vie’s AI-powered platform, and align with your partner on your journey to parenthood.

Want to hear more from Dr Carmen Messerlian? Read this next: The AI-powered fertility platform for couples that puts you both in control