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Embryo storage and disposal can be a difficult topic to discuss.Fertility specialists often recommend embryo storage.But deciding what to do with remaining stored embryos after you've completed your family can be difficult and emotional.Join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as I share with you some helpful suggestions on coping with this little-discussed part of fertility treatment.Click to listen now!

The loss of a baby is often a lonely, traumatic experience for parents.Going through holidays like Mother's Day or Father's Day can be very painful.How can you cope with the death of your baby?How can you cope if you had to deliver your baby who had already passed away?Join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as we look at some practical tools you can use to cope with this painful situation.Click to listen now! 

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Society often labels mothers as endlessly nurturing, kind, loving, and calm. Rage is seen as something unacceptable. This can lead many parents to feel guilt and even despair when they experience rage.But why does rage even happen?And how can you be a calm, present, nurturing parent?Join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as I share with you the fascinatingly simple answer.Click to listen now!

Sometimes, you may have the choice of a vaginal birth or C-section.Should you use a doula or a doctor?Should you use medications that reduce pain?How can you choose the options that will be best for you?And what if you don't have a choice? How can you create a birth plan within the options you have?Join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as we discuss these important questions, as well as examining The Postpartum Pact and how that may help you during the postpartum period.Click to listen now!

Society often pressures women and moms to keep going when they're sick or need rest.But if you run a car on an empty tank it will eventually just stop working. And as a mom, you need to be able to keep going.So how can you balance your need for rest with caring for your child or children?In this episode, I will help you reframe your thinking towards being sick and help you find ways to get the rest you need.Click to listen now!

Many women and couples dream of having a biological child. Infertility can present unique challenges to that desire.How do you know when to start considering other options?IVF and fertility treatments can help, but what are your options if these don't succeed?Egg donation, sperm donation and gestational carriers are other options. How can you reframe your thoughts and feelings towards these options?And how can you know what's best for you?Join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as I share with you some suggestions for making the decision that will be best for your family.Click to listen now!

Infertility can be painful and challenging to cope with.Dealing with questions and expectations from family and friends, especially around the holidays, can create anxiety and even dread.Join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as I share some helpful tips for coping successfully with the holidays.Click to listen now!

Like many family-oriented communities, members of the Jewish Orthodox community place great emphasis on starting and building a family.But what if you are a woman or couple struggling with infertility in such a community?How can you cope with so-called 'fishbowl living'?How can you handle the pressure to meet communal and family expectations?And in a community where everyone knows everyone else, how can you find the right therapist for you?In this special episode, join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as I speak with Dvora Entin, a nationally-recognized expert in maternal mental health. We will explore all these questions and more, as we help you navigate infertility in a community like Jewish Orthodox.Click to listen now!

Research shows that 100% of new moms and dads experience scary or intrusive thoughts.Why do these thoughts happen?Do they mean you're a bad mom or that you'll hurt your baby?How can you cope with these anxiety-inducing thoughts?Join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as I interview top-selling author Karen Kleiman of the Postpartum Stress Center in Pennsylvania. Together, we will share helpful insights and tools for you to use right now to soothe your anxiety.Click to listen now!

Postpartum anxiety affects many, if not most, new moms and dads. This anxiety can feel hard to cope with. What's normal and what isn't? How can you know?Are there any 'magic tools' to help you cope with postpartum anxiety?In this special episode, join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as I interview top-selling author Karen Kleiman of the Postpartum Stress Center in Pennsylvania. She will share with you multiple practical tools you can use right now to help soothe your anxiety.Click to listen now!

We hear a lot about boundaries.But what are boundaries? Why do you need them as a new mom?How can you set and maintain proper boundaries with well-meaning family and friends?In this episode, I will share with you how to set boundaries that work for you and your partner.Click to listen now!

It can be easy for an expectant or new mom to make comparisons with others.Social media is full of pictures of seemingly perfect moms with their babies. But comparing yourself with social media images can be very damaging.How can you develop confidence in yourself as a mom?Join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as we look at how you can positively reframe yourself and your unique pregnancy and birth experience.Click to listen now!

ft. Dr Nazanin Moali, licensed sex therapist & host of Sexology podcastSex after birth can be challenging for many reasons.Many moms lack confidence and feel shame in their body.Temporary loss of sensation, pain during sex, struggles with vaginal lubrication and loss of desire can all affect a couple's intimacy.So what should you expect? What's normal and what isn't?How can you communicate with your partner?Are there alternatives to intercourse?And how can you restore the connection and bond between you and your partner?Join me, Dr Yulia Koba, and my special guest, Dr Nazanin Moali, as we explore some of the common intimacy challenges facing couples after birth and give you some tools to cope with them.Click to listen now!

We hear the term 'self-care' often - in magazines, on social media, from our therapist.But what does self-care mean?Is it the same as self-indulgence?In this episode, we will examine what self-care means, why it matters, how you should view it, and how Anthropologie played a role in helping with my own self care.Click to listen now!

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The pandemic has taken its toll on all of us, even if it doesn't always look that way on social media.Moms everywhere are struggling with burnout and feelings of guilt and exhaustion. What can you do to cope and get done what you need to? How can you be a good mom when you feel so burned out?Join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as I share with you 4 tips for coping with pandemic burnout as a parent.Click to listen now!

Social media paints a 'perfect' picture of new motherhood.But what if your reality is different to what you see portrayed on the internet?What does a healthy bond with your baby look like?And how can you deal with bonding challenges?Join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as I share with you helpful tips to cope with bonding challenges in motherhood.Click to listen now!

Many factors lead would-be parents to consider embryo donation, including: - Low sperm motility- Poor egg quality- Frequent miscarriages- Unsuccessful IVFHow can you know if embryo donation is right for you?What psychological factors should you consider? And how can you prepare?Join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as I share with you some practical tools for accepting and coping with the grief of not having a biological child, and how to adjust your mindset towards another kind of parenting.Click to listen now!

What is the connection between anxiety and infertility?How can stress and worry make it harder for you to conceive?And how can you break the cycle of stress and anxiety?Join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as I give you some practical tools and suggestions to reduce your anxiety about conception.Click to listen now!

Miscarriage or pregnancy loss affects 1 in 4 mothers.Despite how common it is, many women feel alone in their grief.What can help you cope with the grief you feel?How do you know what's normal?And how can you get the support you need to cope?In this episode, join me, Dr Yulia Koba, Psy.D, as I share with you the truth about pregnancy loss, some practical coping tools and how you can get the support you need to recover from your grief.Click to listen now!

Secondary infertility, or infertility after another pregnancy, affects many mothers.How can this affect you emotionally and physically?And how can you cope with your feelings?In this episode, join me, Dr Yulia Koba, Psy.D, as I share with you reassurance, practical tools, and how you can get the support you need to cope with secondary infertility.Click to listen now!

Birth trauma is common and affects everyone differently.What can you do to cope?How should you care for yourself?And what can help you recover emotionally?In this episode, join me, Dr Yulia Koba, Psy.D, as I share with you some of the many ways birth trauma can affect you, practical coping tools and how you can get the support you need to recover from a traumatic birth.Click to listen now!

Are you struggling with feeling down and disconnected after having your baby?How do you know if it's postpartum depression?And what can you do to cope?In this episode, join me, Dr Yulia Koba, Psy.D, as I share with you what to look for, some practical tools and how you can get the support you need to cope with baby blues.Click to listen now!