A quiet place to read, pause, and feel less alone. In the Reading Room, we write about the fertility journey as we’ve lived it – the body, the nervous system, the waiting, the grief, and the in-between. These essays are written by women who have been there, blending lived experience with gentle science, to offer steadiness when things feel uncertain.
Can reishi mushroom help you feel calmer during the two-week wait?
Navigating the two-week wait, I explored Reishi as a gentle way to support my nervous system, sleep, and overall sense of calm – here’s what I noticed, and why this kind of support might matter during a fertility journey.