How to Support a Loved One Going Through Infertility and Miscarriage

Do you have a loved one going through infertility or miscarriage and feel unsure how to support them? You’re not alone and your support matters more than you know. In this video, I share six essential ways you can truly help someone on their fertility journey without causing unintentional hurt. As a double-board-certified OBGYN and reproductive endocrinologist with over 20 years of experience and someone who has personally walked the path of infertility and IVF, I’m here to guide you with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based insights so you can show up for the people you care about. In this video, you’ll learn: • What your loved one is really going through emotionally and physically • Why giving advice might do more harm than good • The importance of checking in without asking for updates • How to support without asking them to educate you • Simple, practical ways to offer meaningful help • Why your presence and empathy matter more than perfect words Whether you’re a friend, partner, sibling, or colleague, this video is here to help you be a source of strength and understanding. If someone shared this video with you, they trust you. If you found it yourself, you’re already making a difference. Please share this with others who want to learn how to support someone through infertility and loss. ❤️Thanks for watching! 💌 Stay up to date with my NEWSLETTER (Free): https://drlorashahine.com/newsletter 📘 Download my EBOOK (Free): https://drlorashahine.com/answers-to-... 🎧 Listen to my PODCAST ‘Brave and Curious’ https://drlorashahine.com/podcast 📚 Check out my BOOKS on Fertility and Miscarriage https://drlorashahine.com/books 📝 Learn more from my BLOG and more resources at my website: https://drlorashahine.com/ 🖤 Let’s Connect: ▫️ EMAIL for collabs→ [email protected] ▫️ INSTAGRAM →   / drlorashahine   ▫️ TIKTOK →   / drlorashahine   ▫️TWITTER →   / drlorashahine   ▫️ FACEBOOK →   / drlorashahine   ▫️ LINKEDIN →   / lora-shahine-md-facog-baba0a16   Watch the video till the end and let me know your thoughts in the comments. If you like this video, please SUBSCRIBE and don’t forget to press the bell 🔔, like, comment, and share. ❤️Stay Brave and Curious ABOUT : Lora Shahine, MD, is a double board certified reproductive endocrinologist and OBGYN currently practicing at Pacific NW Fertility in Seattle, WA. Originally from North Carolina, Dr. Shahine graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biology from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and completed her training in medical school at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of California at San Francisco, and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Stanford University. As Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington and Director of the Center of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss at Pacific NW Fertility, she is committed to providing excellence in patient care, teaching the next generation of women’s healthcare providers, and continuing research in the fields of fertility and recurrent miscarriage. She has published over 75 peer-reviewed research projects and is an active member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Seattle Gynecology Society, and the Babyquest Fertility Grant organization. Dr. Shahine is an accomplished author including 'Planting the Seeds of Pregnancy: An Integrative Approach to Fertility Care' and best-selling book, 'Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss.' Whether through her research, books, lectures, or active social media presense Dr. Shahine is passionate about educating on reproductive health and supporting the feritlity community. DISCLAIMER: The content contained herein is provided for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and not intended as a substitute for advice provided by a healthcare professional. Use the provided information at your own risk. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, please contact your health care provider. #drlorashahine #miscarriage #ivf