How to survive pregnancy announcements during infertility

Pregnancy announcements are one of the things that any woman going through infertility dreads. Not only do they amplify the gulf between other people’s joy and your harsh reality, but there is an expectation that you should feel joyous about the news as well, particularly if it’s a close friend or family member. This sets off a cascade of emotions, such as shame and guilt, that compound feelings of grief and anxiety you may be feeling due to infertility. In this episode, I discuss: The specific dynamics of what makes pregnancy announcements so hard (so you're not left feeling it's because you're a bad person) Strategies you can turn to that will help to ease the pain of pregnancy announcements With a combination of practical tips for how to manage surprise pregnancy announcements along with proactive strategies you can put in place so you can be prepared, this episode can help to take the sting out of pregnancy announcements for you moving forward. You may also like: Episode 8 – What to do when you feel worthless due to infertility Episode 5 – What makes infertility grief so painful & what you can do to find relief For more insights, tips and support: · Follow @opentolife_sarahreece · Download INSTANT CALM, my scientifically proven FREE audio practice to reduce stress · Learn more about the Reclaim Your Life transformational online program