Self Care is Essential in Your Family Building Journey (not selfish)

Written By Lora Shahine, MD

Self care is essential in your family building journey (not selfish). Grateful to discuss my passion for self care and emotional wellness in the midst of infertility with Thrive Global Media. ‘Pay attention to emotional wellness and mental health along the way — it is just as important as medical tests and treatment.’

But what do I mean by self care? There is no one ‘right way’ to care for you but find the right path for you.

Adding self care ideas: One on one therapy, Restorative exercise, Mindfulness, Meditation, Walks, Hikes, a Creative outlet

But Taking away can be self care as well: Decrease time with toxic people, Say ‘No’ to events you don’t want to attend, Cut out social media or hide account at that don’t leave you feeling better, inspired

Find what’s right for you whether it’s adding an essential activity or taking one away that leaves you feeling down

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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