I’m glad you’re here.
If you’ve ever wished you had an extra ally on your journey to becoming a parent, you’re in the right place.
My approach to working with fertility and pregnancy loss is influenced by my own personal experience and my training as a Fertile Body Method practitioner, an integrative health coach, and a yoga teacher. I believe wholeheartedly that supporting individuals in finding and honoring their own wisdom and intuition is more powerful and effective than just telling them what to do, and I believe wholeheartedly in the power of the mind-body connection.
If you’re curious about working together, read on to learn more about what this work is (and isn’t) about and the services I offer.
“Having the emotional support really allowed me to enter into each new cycle with less anxiety. I also felt empowered as you opened up a whole new world of resources, and made me feel like I always had something new to try. Working through the story of the miscarriage allowed me to shift my focus to the present so that I could focus more on what I want to call in rather than what I have lost (while still honoring it). You also helped me find joy and adventure in the midst of the unknown.”
-Jenny, client
What this work is about:
• Enhancing fertility through restoring physical, mental, and emotional balance. Very often, fertility challenges are accompanied by stress, anxiety, negative self-talk, and overwhelm. In our work together, we collaborate to find strategies that will help you recalibrate on all levels and move towards your optimal fertile state.
• Preparing for conception. Laying the groundwork for a healthy pregnancy can be a multifaceted process: it might include making lifestyle changes, tuning up relationship dynamics, or mentally preparing for a treatment cycle. You’ll lead the way, and together we’ll move towards helping you feel as prepared as possible for the next step in your fertility journey.
• Providing support. Having a strong internal and external support system can make all the difference in the world during a season of fertility challenges. As your fertility coach, I’ll be on your side as a compassionate, nonjudgmental sounding board no matter what this path brings.
• Reducing the negative effects of infertility. Individuals who struggle to conceive often experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, and a diminished sense of overall wellbeing. The Fertile Body Method’s integrative approach can help restore a sense of self-esteem, self-worth, and self-trust; promote physical and emotional equilibrium; and support you in processing and navigating the challenges along the way.
• Drawing from a rich toolbox of mind-body resources. Our sessions will draw on a generous menu of mind-body tools, such as guided visualizations and meditations that can help harness the innate wisdom of your mind-body connection. In my work with clients, I also draw on my professional experience with other modalities (primarily yoga, essential oils, and expressive writing) for a truly holistic approach.
What this work isn’t about:
• Guarantees: If I had a magic wand to wave that would instantly grant you the family of your dreams, I’d wave it in a heartbeat. But as you probably guessed, there’s no way to guarantee that you will get pregnant in a certain way or on a certain time frame. While you may well become pregnant during or after our work together, the specifics of this are out of anyone’s direct control.
• Replacing therapy: If you’re struggling to navigate the emotional ups & downs of this journey, I highly recommend considering seeing a therapist (therapy and coaching can complement each other beautifully!). Our work together is not a substitute for professional psychological or psychiatric care.
• Replacing medical care: Providing detailed nutritional counseling, medication advice, or any kind of diagnoses are beyond my scope of practice. I will happily help you connect with the appropriate resources when necessary.
Fertile Body Method coaching services
6-Session Enhancing Fertility Package (2-3 months of support)
Maybe you’re working with a fertility center and already looking into treatment options. Maybe you and a partner would like to continue to try to conceive on your own, without the assistance of advanced technology. Maybe you’re a single mother looking to conceive with a donor. Or maybe you’re facing some challenging decisions about your fertility path, and want to make sure you’re staying true to yourself along the way.
Wherever you are in your journey, this package offers an ideal time frame for working together to restore balance, enhance fertility, and navigate the challenges that arise in a sustainable, holistic, compassionate way.
This package includes:
• One 60-minute intake session
• Five 45-minute follow-up sessions, usually spaced 1-2 weeks apart
• Custom essential oil blend
• Two recorded guided meditations
• Personalized expressive writing prompts
• Email support in between sessions
• Cost: $900 (payment plans available)
4-Session Fertility Treatment Prep Package (1-2 months of support)
Preparing for a treatment cycle that’s coming up soon? Whether you’re getting ready for IUI, IVF, embryo donation, or working with a donor or donor bank, this package has you covered, and will support you in aligning your mind, body, and spirit before undergoing a round of fertility treatment.
This package includes:
• One 60-minute intake session
• Three 45-minute follow-up sessions, spaced 1-2 weeks apart
• Custom essential oil blend
• One recorded guided meditation
• Personalized expressive writing prompts
• Email support in between sessions
• Cost: $600 (payment plans available)
Want to learn more about the Fertile Body Method and what sessions are like? Head on over here to read frequently asked questions.
Ready to inquire about working together? Email me at elizabeth@elizabethbechard.com, and I’ll respond within 1-2 days. I can’t wait to hear from you.