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Fertility, Perinatal, Mental Health, Support Emily Aleksy Fertility, Perinatal, Mental Health, Support Emily Aleksy

What NOT to Say to Someone Struggling with Fertility — (And How to Actually Support Them)

It’s Infertility Awareness Week— a time to lift the veil on an experience that is often invisible, isolating, and misunderstood.

⁠If someone you love is struggling to conceive, knowing what not to say is one of the most powerful ways you can show up.⁠

Emily’s latest blog post offers thoughtful alternatives to common (but painful) phrases like:

✖️ “Just relax, it’ll happen.”

✖️ “At least you know you can get pregnant.”

✖️ “Why don’t you just adopt?”

✨ Say less, support more.

✨ Empathy over advice.

✨ Presence over platitudes.⁠

⁠🧡 Whether they’re navigating IVF, loss, or a child-free path—your compassion matters. 

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High Sensitivity: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility

Have you heard of highly sensitive people (HSPs)?

It’s a biological trait that about 20% of humans have, making them more sensitive. Read this post from our newest therapist, Christine Gallo, LPC-IT. Christine sees many HSPs in her practice. If this post resonates with you, she might be a great fit to help you explore further!

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How to Support a NICU Parent: Do’s and Don’ts

Having a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can be one of the most overwhelming, stressful, and emotionally draining experiences for new parents. Parents of NICU babies face a unique set of challenges, from the emotional toll of watching their newborn struggle to the logistical demands of balancing hospital visits with everyday responsibilities. If you know someone navigating the NICU journey, offering your support can make a tremendous difference. But often, people don’t know what to say or do to truly help.

Tomorrow kicks off NICU Awareness Week, so in honor of that, here are some do’s and don’ts to help you support any NICU parents in your life.

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