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Consultation

At your fertility consultation, I will provide a compassionate and supportive environment for individuals and couples navigating their fertility journey. I will discuss your unique situation, explore potential causes, and outline personalized treatment options tailored to your needs. I prioritize comfort and understanding, ensuring you leave with clarity and hope for the path ahead. Schedule your consultation today to take the first step toward building your family.

Support

I deeply understand the social and emotional challenges that accompany infertility and am committed to providing compassionate support to my clients. I will encourage you to honor your feelings and prioritize your mental health. If attending a baby shower or child's birthday party feels overwhelming at this stage in life, it’s perfectly okay to take a step back and focus on yourself. I empower my clients by sharing valuable resources, including information about fertility specialists, fertility support groups, and various treatment options available to them. Recognizing the importance of self-care, I advocate for practices such as stress management, healthy lifestyle choices, holistic approaches, and relaxation techniques to help navigate this challenging journey. Together, we will find the best path forward for your unique experience.

Education

We will explore common factors such as hormonal imbalances, lifestyle choices, and male fertility concerns. It's important to stress the need for early consultation with specialists if pregnancy doesn't occur within a year (or six months for those over 35). We'll discuss available treatment options, including medication, surgery, IUI, IVF, and genetic testing. The benefits of lifestyle changes—such as maintaining a healthy weight and managing stress—will also be highlighted as key to improving fertility. Additionally, I will address the importance of mental health support, recommending counseling and support groups to help navigate emotional challenges. Finally, I will provide you with resources for staying informed about fertility advancements and explore alternative family-building options.

Guidance

While navigating infertility, seeking guidance can be a crucial first step. I encourage early consultations with fertility specialists to identify potential causes and explore available options. Together, we can discuss various treatment avenues, ranging from medications to assisted reproductive technologies like IVF, helping you understand the different paths that lie ahead. In addition to medical approaches, I suggest making lifestyle adjustments that can enhance reproductive health. Embracing a balanced diet, managing stress effectively, and avoiding harmful substances are all important steps to support your journey.

Companionship

This section is specifically for those who are supporting someone on his/her fertility journey. Companionship for someone facing infertility involves being present, listening without judgment, and offering consistent emotional support. Show empathy by acknowledging their feelings and validating their experiences without giving unsolicited advice. Celebrate small victories and be sensitive to their needs by avoiding overly personal questions. Offering gentle reminders of your support during appointments, tough decisions, or emotionally heavy days can also mean a lot. A simple text saying “I’m sending you love today,” can go a long way. Support can look different for each individual. Some may want to share details and emotions, and others would rather avoid the topic. Allow your loved one to set boundaries and express a full range of emotions. Serving as a dependable, compassionate friend through their ups and downs can make their journey feel a little less isolating.

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Start Asking Fertility is the service I wish I had during my six, arduous years of fertility treatments and five miscarriages. My husband and I finally welcomed two children, and despite the support of family and friends, I often felt alone. My desire to help others feel uplifted on their paths to parenthood inspired me to create the service I so desperately needed.

Are you navigating the emotional roller coaster of infertility?

You’re not alone, with a Master's degree in Medical Science and 15 years experience as a medical liasion, I’m here to help. Start Asking Fertility offers one-on-one, customized fertility coaching designed to support you through this challenging journey. Imagine having a dedicated partner by your side, someone who understands your unique story, listens to your concerns, and provides tailored strategies to address your social and emotional needs. I believe fertility is not just a physical journey, but an emotional one as well.

Connect with me today and discover the support of a true fertility friend. Your journey matters.

Fertility Consultation and Education

Pregnancy Loss Support

Assistance with navigating fertility options like egg freezing, IUI, IVF, or egg/sperm donation

Guidance with managing the mind-body connection

In person and virtual customized support sessions for individuals and couples

Pregnancy Support Services

I know the path you're on, and I'm here to walk it with you!

Together we'll face each step, so you always feel supported and understood.

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Testimonials

"Nichelle has experienced so much personally so she can not only relate but offer helpful advice for a path forward. You immediately feel comfortable with her because you can tell she is listening and wants to hear your own personal journey and feelings. She doesn't make assumptions just because she's been in your shoes, but instead realizes everyone's story is unique to them. Her insights allowed me to ask better questions with my doctor with the limited time they offer. With her advice, I didn't feel like I was on this journey by myself, and I wasn't burdening family and friends who had little perspective on my concerns. I would highly recommend Nichelle and Start Asking Fertility to all friends and family without hesitation."

— Lindsay

"Before ever even experiencing infertility myself, I met with Nichelle to learn about her experience, always a little worried I may also end up needing fertility support. As luck would have it, I spent the next 3 years on what was a horrific and isolating IVF experience. After several surgeries, procedures, tests, 100s of shots and 4 transfers later, we welcomed our precious son. Nichelle was a guiding light through it all, never making me feel stupid for questions I may have, or like I was burden to her schedule when I needed to reach out. With love, compassion, understanding and empathy Nichelle supported me in ways nobody else could. Hearing her story was so inspirational for me and part of why I just kept going. Infertility is a brutally dark and isolating world at times, it’s absolutely critical to have the right support system in place to be able to navigate and frankly survive it. Nichelle was a part of that support system for me and I’m so grateful for it."

— Anna Worthington

"The information provided on this site is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any health concerns or before making any decisions related to your health. I am not a doctor and this information should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice."

Services We Can Work On Together!

Fertility Consultation and Education
In person and virtual customized support sessions for individuals and couples
Assistance with navigating fertility options like egg freezing, IUI, IVF, or egg/sperm donation
Guidance for managing the mind-body connection Pregnancy Loss Support
Pregnancy Support Services