Building a family should be an exciting and joyful time in your life…

But when you are struggling to get pregnant

you may instead feel overwhelmed, puzzled, and discouraged. 

Life becomes increasingly hard when you are navigating big decisions and big struggles alone - and without guidance.

 You want to make the best decisions for you and your family.

 You want a balance between getting things to happen quickly while also having adequate time to prepare your body, your mind, and your finances.

 You want to ensure you are coming from a place of knowledge and confidence, rather than knee-jerk reactions or blind following someone with a white suit.

You want… this to work. You NEED this to work.

Maybe it feels like you’re navigating this journey alone – you might be struggling to communicate with your partner, your friends and family either tell you to ‘just relax’ or when you tell them you’re at a fertility clinic, they respond with ‘that’s exciting!’ (actually no, it’s terrifying, scary and a place you never thought you’d end up).

Meanwhile, you need to keep up appearances at work, pretend you’re crying happy tears at dinner when your friend announces her ‘surprise pregnancy’ when actually you just want to sob. Your brain is occupied with constant thoughts about what you could be doing wrong, how you’re messing everything up, what you ‘should’ be doing and what else you could be doing to try and make this work.

 Infertility is a messy island of isolation.

 If this is how you feel, let me assure you, I’ve been there. 

Hi! I’m Laura

A certified Fertility Coach, trained to assist and guide women through infertility and medical treatments with a specialty in IVF and Donor Conception.

Trying to conceive can be an intimidating and scary experience.  Women work with me to help them navigate this big investment (financial, emotional, and physical) in a strategic and supported way. Together, we’ll build out a game plan for your fertility journey, help you decipher information and advocate for yourself at your fertility clinic (with a regulated nervous system), optimize your chances of conception and develop a strategy for managing stress, relationships, and energy through your experience.

In addition to my professional training (and likely more importantly), I’m a mother of two children conceived through infertility treatment, including my own donor conception journey. While trying to get pregnant, I was completely obsessed with researching fertility treatments, looking for stories to offer hope, and gathering as much information as I could to maintain a sense of control of my situation. 

After several failed IVF cycles, I felt completely defeated and terrified I would never be a mother.  Eventually, and with the help of my medical team and support network, I was able to find the right path that allowed us to build our family, but I still had to navigate a stressful, complicated process and experienced the heartbreak of pregnancy loss on the way to completing our family. 

Would I do it all over again.  No doubt.  Not only for my perfect family but also, because it offered me the opportunity to become an expert in fertility health and be able to help women like you realize your dreams of a family the way that I did.  I have walked your path and can guide you through with tools, knowledge and the support you need. 

So, what if you could leave behind the confusion, anxiety and isolation and start to feel clear, confident and ready for the next step of your fertility journey?

Imagine:

  • Instead of attending fertility clinic appointments feeling terrified, disempowered and confused, you show up with knowledge, intelligent questions and a fierce confidence in your next steps

  • Feeling calmer than ever as you make leaps and bounds forward on your journey, and are able to make empowered decisions faster than ever

  • Navigating rational conversations about your best path to parenthood with your partner, feeling like you’re completely on the same page, communicating like a true team, and excited about your future family options together

  • Knowing and trusting that you’ve made the right moves at your end to optimise your chances of conceiving (without obsession, trash talking yourself for not being perfect, or a brain that is ‘on’ 24/7)

  • Moving from a place of “what if I never become a mother” to surrendering to the process and feeling excited about possibilities and more settled with your timeline

  • Having a toolkit to manage your stress, big and scary moments, as well as disappointments, and a go-to person who will catch you every time you land - a guide who knows when you need validation, when you could use advice, and when you just need to be hear

Introducing The Positive Fertility Coaching Method

A personalized, one on one support package to help you navigate the complex world of fertility challenges, treatments and the complicated emotions associated with struggling to conceive.

6 Private Video Calls With Me (valued at $1197)
In these private, 60 minute, video one to one calls we will do a deep dive into your current challenges and discuss the most effective tools for you to manage the challenges that are currently on your plate. This is your time and a safe space for you to share what you are struggling with and the areas of your journey where you need the most support.

Weekly ‘Pep Talk’ emails (valued at $450)
I will follow up on our conversations with weekly notes to summarize our conversations and remind you of the solutions we identified for your current action items. These emails keep you on track for your goals and help keep our calls as effective as possible.

24/7 laser support via Voxer (valued at $989)
Laser support for those in-between moments when you have a question, are struggling with a particular challenge, or want to share an update on your journey.

Total Value of $2636
Your Total Investment: $697

Imagine

Instead of attending fertility clinic appointments feeling terrified, disempowered and fuzzy, you show up with knowledge, intelligent questions and a fierce confidence in your next step.

Personalized
Support

Every journey is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. That's why I take the time to get to know you so we can create a personalized plan that addresses your specific needs and identify the most effective strategies that work for you. 

Expert
Advice

As a certified fertility health coach with my own personal experience as a fertility patient, I have counseled women through IVF treatments, donor conception, pregnancy loss, and pregnancy after loss.  I will guide you through your appointments and treatments, so you feel confident and clear-headed for each step.  As well, I will listen and support you so you know you are never alone.

Holistic
Approach

I believe in taking an approach to fertility coaching that addresses the all emotional aspects of the journey.  In addition to guiding you through the logistical physical challenges, I'll work with you to optimize your overall mental, and emotional health, including stress-management techniques and support.

Emotional
Support

Our coaching session will be a safe and supportive space for you to express your feelings, concerns, and fears, that may be difficult to share with others.  I’ll help you develop coping strategies to manage the emotional ups and downs of trying to conceive and fertility treatments. 

Here is what other clients have had to say…

…she brings the experience, wisdom & connectedness that I wouldn’t find elsewhere…

“Laura has been an amazing support for me as I navigate this Egg Donor journey. It hasn’t been an easy road leading up to pregnancy; although with Laura as my cheerleader she brings the experience, wisdom & connectedness that I wouldn’t find elsewhere. I highly recommend her to anyone on this path.”

- Amy M. -

…I cannot imagine this journey without her by my side.

“Laura is compassionate and empathetic. She is the perfect blend of someone with personal infertility experience and professional training which uniquely qualifies her to coach others struggling with infertility. With each piece of news that caused me to worry, she patiently encouraged me to wait for more information from my doctor/nurse before jumping to conclusions. And with each win, she celebrated alongside me with great joy! I cannot imagine this journey without her by my side. Laura is the definition of positive fertility and will be an invaluable support on your journey.”

- Leigh Anne D. -

I am so incredibly grateful to have had Laura to walk me through my IVF journey.

“I am so incredibly grateful to have had Laura to walk me through my IVF journey. What a scary and completely overwhelming process it was. However, having Laura tell me exactly what to expect, give me numerous tips, and be one of my biggest cheerleaders throughout the process made it so much more bearable. Laura, I can’t thank you enough for all you did for me during such a scary time.”

- Lianna B. -

Working with Laura stripped my fears of the unknown, empowered me on my pathway to motherhood…

“Laura willingly offered her time, expertise, personal experiences, and sensitivity to my situation. She introduced me to the entire egg donation and IVF process, the vocabulary terms, candid pros and consof various options, what to ask, what to look for, what she would have done differently, resources, books, and podcasts to check out, and even best practices of how to teach my future child about her genetic history. She exuded patience for my long list of questions, shared joy in my milestones, and grief in my setbacks. It was so reassuring to know I had someone to talk to about egg donation and IVF who understood without explanation.

Working with Laura stripped my fears of the unknown, empowered me on my pathway to motherhood, and in the process led me to a welcoming donor conception community, but most of all, to the beautiful result of our miracle baby due in less than two weeks! Thank you, Laura, for being that pivotal piece to my story, our story as a growing family.”

- Danielle D. -

Here’s How It Works …

Step 1: Book a complimentary initial consultation. This is a 20 minute appointment for you to receive further details about the coaching experience and see whether you’d like me to be part of your fertility team (and for me to assess whether I’m the best coach for you). This is a great opportunity for you to ask any questions, and there’s no obligation for you to work with me following our confidential conversation.

Click here to book your initial consult.

Step 2: If we’re a good fit together, I’ll invite you to work with me and once you’re ready to move forward we’ll set a mutually beneficial appointment schedule. Within 24 hours I’ll send over any paperwork and additional resources for us to get started.

Step 3: We begin! Our coaching calls are a completely confidential and safe space. I have a flexible Positive Fertility Coaching Framework that we use, however this also lends scope to work through your exact situation and where you are on your journey. After each session I’ll send you an email with key notes, and as required, send additional resources to support you.

Step 4: Each week you feel a little better, finally excited about your journey again, fully informed and back in your power as the leader of your fertility journey (rather than delegating all of your power to your Fertility Doctor and Google). You’re making leaps and bounds forward in coping through the stress, relationships and optimizing your health and fertility. Finally, you are closer than ever to making the family you have a dreamed of a reality.

Are you ready to leave behind the stress, confusion, uncertainty, and move forward with confidence and clarity? Let’s take that first step.

FAQs

  • A fertility coach provides professional guidance and support for anyone whose path to parenthood is difficult. I help you navigate the emotional, physical, and logistical challenges of fertility treatment and offer advice and suggestions that increase the chances of conception. It's important to note that a fertility coach is not a medical doctor and cannot diagnose or treat infertility, but coaching is an effective complement to working with your medical team.

  • What I can guarantee is that with my guidance we will identify tools to navigate the difficult process of fertility and fertility treatments with confidence. You and your family will be able to make difficult decisions with clarity and move forward on your path to parenthood.

  • One-to-One coaching sessions are customized to each client’s individual needs and goals. The Positive Fertility Method is a holistic approach to fertility health, so discussions will encompass emotional, mental, and physical aspects of achieving both immediate and long-term goals. A beautiful benefit of coaching is having a safe space for expressing thoughts and feelings – both positive and challenging – to work through difficult emotions.

  • While my clients are primarily women managing infertility and infertility treatments, I also work with prospective fathers such as same-sex couples navigating their family building options and men looking to support their female partners in a more active way.

    *Positive Fertility is a LGBTQ+ ally supporting all prospective parents with their family building options.

  • No matter where you are on your journey, if you feel you could benefit from speaking with a fertility health coach, I am there for you. Many of my clients are navigating fertility treatments, such as IVF, but I can help you investigate all your options so you can choose the most appropriate path for your family with confidence.

  • Starting a family should be exciting, but an infertility diagnosis and fertility treatments can be overwhelming. I have been there myself and understand that the emotional and physical toll it takes on you can make day to day functioning seem almost impossible. I also know that with the right support and guidance, we can improve the overall experience, enhance your general well-being, and increase their chances of becoming pregnant.