Surviving the Two-Week Wait: Coping Strategies and Insights on Infertility

Written By Lora Shahine, MD

Are you struggling with the anxiety and uncertainty of the two-week wait? Wondering what you should or shouldn’t do during this emotionally charged time? How can you take care of yourself while waiting for answers? 

In this episode of Baby or Bust Fertility, Dr. Lora Shahine guides listeners through the two-week-wait, the time between potential conception and pregnancy confirmation. She shares both professional expertise and personal insight and has practical advice on managing this challenging time. 

You’ll walk away from this episode with practical tips for self-care, ways to stay distracted, and strategies for planning for either outcome. This episode is helpful for those actively trying to conceive and those supporting someone through their journey. This is a great one to share since the two-week-wait can be stressful and emotional for many involved.

In this episode you’ll hear:

[2:32] Why is the two-week wait so tough?

[4:15] Don’t #1 - Don’t Google

[5:40] Don’t #2 - Don’t test early

[6:10] Don’t #3 - Don’t (dramatically) change your lifestyle 

[11:29] DOs during the TWW

[16:21] Closing thoughts

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Lora Shahine, MD

Dr. Lora Shahine, reproductive endocrinologist at Pacific NW Fertility and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, completed her residency in OBGYN at the University of California in San Francisco and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at Stanford University. She is dedicated to educating and advocating for increased awareness of infertility, miscarriage, and the impact on environmental toxins on health through an active social media presence, teaching, clinical research, and authoring multiple blogs and books including best selling, ‘Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss.’

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