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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 27 MIN

The Truth About Secondary Infertility

from Your Journey to Fertility · host Jennifer Edmonds

There’s a very specific kind of heartbreak that comes with wanting another baby when you already have a child.And it’s confusing, because on one hand, you feel so grateful. You have your child. But on the other hand…the longing is still there, the heartbreak of things not going to plan is still there.The frustration of knowing your body already did this once before, so why not now?And then comes the guilt: “Why am I so upset when I already have a child?”If this is you, I want you to hear this right away: you are not ungrateful, you are not selfish, you are human.And this experience has a name: secondary infertilityToday I want to open up this conversation because it’s not spoken about enough. Why it can feel so emotionally complex, what might be happening in your body and most importantly, how you can support yourself through it.By the time you finish listening you'll find out:Why secondary infertility hits harder than we ever expectHow you can support yourself through itHow to navigate the emotion toll this journey takesJoin Embrace the Journey at the end of July! This is my FREE immersive 3-day live fertility yoga experience. To get your free ticket, visit https://www.elementpilatesyoga.com/waitlistThanks for being here on Your Journey to Fertility! When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @jen.elementfertilityyoga If you're trying to conceive, I have lots of resources to support you:To grab a copy of my Free Fertility Yoga Guide, click here:To jump inside the Secret Fertility Shift Free private podcast series, click here:To learn more about In Your Element - The Fertility Yoga Experience click here and start using so many of the practices I speak about for yourself.This program is a guided way to: Sync with your cycle & synchronize your hormonesIncrease success rates through proven, scientific methodsRegulate your nervous system & make every part of this journey feel easier

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There’s a very specific kind of heartbreak that comes with wanting another baby when you already have a child. And it’s confusing, because on one hand, you feel so grateful. You have your child. But on the other hand…the longing is still there, the heartbreak of things not going to plan is still there. The frustration of knowing your body already did this once before, so why not now? And then comes the guilt: “Why am I so upset when I already have a child?” If this is you, I want you to...

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