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.
Stress, the nervous system & fertility
Trying to conceive can place a quiet, ongoing strain on the body – especially on the nervous system. This blog collection explores how stress responses, safety, and regulation shape fertility beneath the surface, offering a grounded, science-informed perspective without blame, quick fixes, or pressure to “just relax.” Start here to understand the foundation, then explore specific topics.