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Dec 2021
1h 8m

The psychological impacts of infertility

THE PSYCHOLOGY SISTERS
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Hi besties, We are back in your ears this week talking all things infertility. In this ep we dive deep into the common highs and lows couples or individuals may face when on their journey to become pregnant. We discuss the grief cycle and common psychological impacts, as well as strategies for support. We hope you enjoy this important episode 🤎 P ... Show More
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