Preconception Support
For information, reflection, and feeling held.
“Making the decision to have a child — it is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.”
-Elizabeth Stone
What does a Fertility Doula do?
A fertility doula provides emotional and practical support for individuals and families on their path to conception. They offer reassurance through the highs and lows, help you process feelings, and share trusted resources. Their role is to ensure you feel supported and informed throughout your preconception journey.
Who may be Seeking a Preconception Doula?
People Undergoing Fertility Treatments: individuals or couples who are undergoing treatments like IVF or IUI and seek additional emotional support and guidance throughout the process.
First-Time Parents: Those who are planning to start a family and want guidance on optimizing their health and fertility before conception.
Individuals with Fertility Challenges: people who have experienced difficulties conceiving and are seeking additional support and resources to improve their chances of pregnancy.
LGBTQ+ Couples: same-sex couples who need specific guidance and support on their unique paths to conception, such as donor sperm, donor eggs, surrogacy, or reciprocal IVF.
Single Parents by Choice: individuals who are planning to conceive and raise a child on their own and seek support in navigating fertility treatments and preparation for parenthood.
Couples with Previous Pregnancy Loss: those who have experienced miscarriages or stillbirths and need emotional support, as well as resources for improving their chances of a healthy pregnancy.
People with Health Conditions: those with underlying medical conditions that might affect fertility, who need advice on managing their health to improve their chances of a successful pregnancy.
Those Planning Ahead: people who want to ensure they are in the best possible health and have all the information they need before they start trying to conceive.
For LGBTQIA+ Individuals, Families, & Couples
As a queer-owned practice, Wombly is committed to providing affirming, inclusive support for LGBTQIA+ families on their path to parenthood. We recognize that every journey to conception and family-building is unique, and we’re here to offer compassionate, personalized care that honors your experience.
Here are some of the unique ways we may cater to you:
Navigating LGBTQIA+ Family-Building Options: providing guidance on fertility treatments, donor conception, reciprocal IVF, surrogacy, and other paths to parenthood.
Emotional & Mindful Support: holding space for the emotional ups and downs of the fertility journey, offering grounding techniques and body-based practices.
Advocacy & Provider Support: assisting in finding LGBTQIA+ friendly fertility clinics and care providers to help you feel empowered in medical spaces.
Rituals & Energetic Support: offering intention-setting practices, visualization, fertility meditations, and ceremony to honor your journey.
Affirming & Inclusive Care: creating a safe, welcoming space where your identity and experience are respected and celebrated.
Legal and Medical Navigation: assisting in navigating the legal and medical landscapes, ensuring you are informed and prepared for all aspects of the fertility & second-parent adoption process.
Partner Involvement: making sure that both partners feel supported and included, recognizing the unique roles and emotional journeys each may experience.