The Béa Blog
Match 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility, an annual celebration of transgender and non-binary people. Raising awareness about the massive level of discrimination, violence and daily challenges transgender people still sadly face, while celebrating their contribution to society. We know...
Secondary Infertility: the struggle of being the elephant in the room
If you don't already know, secondary infertility is when someone, who has already had children, struggles to get pregnant again. This can be really tricky to navigate because you've already got pregnant once – surely it should be just as easy the second time around, right? Wrong.
It’s hard to open up about fertility with friends and family, let alone your boss. This is how to navigate your fertility and work.
Trying to conceive? Support is key
The experience of trying to conceive can feel like a whirlwind of cycle tracking, ovulation tests and timed intercourse, injecting hormones, side effects of medication, appointments and scheduled insemination. This is enough to stress anyone out and add a strain to your mental health and relationship.
Fertility-proof your relationship
Let’s be honest, relationships can be hard work and external factors can really impact your relationships whether it’s your work, your family or your finances. When you’re trying to conceive this can impact your relationship with your partner and it can add additional stress.
Every December it’s the same old story. You're catching up with friends or family from home. One of them takes a deep breath. "So, everyone, I have some news!"
Make boundaries your superpower this Christmas
Do you have a creeping sense of dread about being peppered with baby questions this Christmas? We hear you. The secret to coping is to protect yourself by managing the conversation from the outset. Read on for our suggestions.