45. The Call I Wasn’t Prepared For (And What It Taught Me About Fertility Support)

from Her Fertility · host Jess Tims

Find fertility support at www.herfertility.support/free Disclaimer: The Her Fertility podcast is for general educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your healthcare professional regarding any symptoms or medical problems you are experiencing.   In this deeply vulnerable episode of the Her Fertility Podcast, Jess Tims shares a story she learned the hard way: one that shaped her entire approach to fertility support and ultimately led to the creation of the Her Fertility Doula Certification. Jess takes you back to her early days as a newly certified fertility doula: passionate, educated, and eager to help, yet profoundly unprepared for what real fertility support actually requires. After two years of navigating unexplained infertility herself, Jess felt called to support others on this path. She did what many aspiring fertility professionals do: researched certifications, completed an online program, and felt ready to begin. Until she wasn’t. In her very first potential client call, a woman bravely asked: “How can you help me with the pain I’m feeling after a stillbirth?” Jess shares exactly what it felt like to freeze in that moment, realizing that despite her certification, she had no tools to support the depth of grief in front of her. This episode explores: The difference between information and true support Why fertility journeys are emotional, relational, and deeply human What most certifications miss when it comes to holding space for loss, fear, and uncertainty The role of fertility doulas alongside (not instead of) therapists and medical providers Why no one should have to navigate infertility alone Jess reflects on how that experience launched her into years of deeper training: studying the nervous system, subconscious mind, energy healing, Eastern medicine, emotional processing, and the relational impact of infertility. You’ll hear why: Being “Google-informed” isn’t enough. Support must adapt day by day, emotion by emotion. Fertility doulas need tools to guide clients out of negative spirals, not keep them stuck there. Community and connection are essential, for both clients and practitioners This episode is especially for: ✨ Anyone considering becoming a fertility doula ✨ Anyone feeling unsupported on their fertility journey ✨ Anyone craving a more compassionate, whole-person approach to fertility care Jess also shares why the Her Fertility Doula Certification is intentionally different: It combines research, biology, emotional support tools, energy work, and real-life application It includes a 90-day live container with Jess, not just pre-recorded information It prioritizes community so future fertility doulas never feel alone in this work 💛 LEARN MORE: www.herfertility.support/certification  If this work feels like it’s calling you, that’s not an accident.  

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