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Support and compassion for women experiencing secondary infertility
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Secondary Support circle
This support group is designed specifically for women experiencing secondary infertility. The upcoming group will begin in the fall, final dates and times TBD. During this time, you will be joined by Allie and 4 to 5 other women with whom you can build connections, share encouragement, and hold space for. This is a powerful way to feel less isolated and receive valuable support.
Complete Circle
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The Holding Both Complete Circle is for those ending their secondary infertility journeys, embracing their current motherhood in gratitude, while acknowledging and processing the grief of what has been endured.
The next Complete Circle will begin in the fall. Final dates and times TBD.
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You deserve to feel empowered as you face infertility during motherhood.
Chances are, you have landed here because you are currently navigating the complexities of secondary infertility. Or maybe someone close to you is, and you want to learn how to best come alongside them.
Welcome. I am glad you are here.
I am an occupational therapist with a passion for mental health,
women's health, and health literacy. As a mom who has walked this path before, I understand the confusing and often unexpected feelings and thoughts that arise during secondary infertility.
Having a strong support system was crucial to my mental and emotional wellbeing through all the pivoting and caveats that come with infertility. And I firmly believe no woman should feel alone while facing those kinds of trials.
I founded Holding Both to make sure every woman balancing motherhood and infertility at the same time feels seen, encouraged, and valued.
OT | Mom of Two | Secondary Infertility Support Advocate
Allie
This is often a dreaded question among parents experiencing secondary infertility because it’s not easy to answer and can be emotionally triggering.
In this FREE download, you will gain specific insight on effective ways to talk to your child(ren) about infertility if you so chose. My husband, Michael A. Mudgett, LCSW uses Jean Piaget’s developmental stages to help you prepare to have this tricky conversation in a way that makes sense to your child.
COMING SOON!
Has your child ever asked when they will get a sibling?
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Secondary infertility is the inability to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term after previously conceiving without intervention.
Primary infertility is the inability to conceive after one year of timed intercourse with no previous history of conception and birth.
At Holding Both, there is space for all women who are struggling to conceive again during motherhood, whether they experienced primary infertility or not.
No two stories are the same, but the longing is similar.
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Infertility During Motherhood
-Kassidy B.
"I never thought joining The Holding Both Secondary Support Circle would give me all that I ended up with. Going through this journey with people that get it is invaluable. I've never felt more cared for, checked in on and understood throughout the entire process until I met this group of women. The group gave me hope, encouragement and a place to hide away on the worst days of secondary infertility. I hope the friendships I've made in this group last a lifetime. I can't say enough about the space Allie has created at Holding Both."
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With secondary infertility support from someone who has been been professionally trained and has also experienced secondary infertility herself.
