The Baby Quest: Stress & Success

In this episode of Soma Says, host Dr. Soma welcomes Dr. Alice Domar, an expert in mind-body medicine and health psychology, who shares her extensive research on the impact of stress on infertility. Dr. Domar discusses her pioneering work with online Mind/Body programs that have shown to significantly increase pregnancy rates among women facing infertility. The conversation also delves into effective strategies for managing stress, the psychological differences between how men and women handle infertility, and the holistic approaches needed to support patients. Additionally, they touch on the emotional toll of infertility, the role of lifestyle habits, and innovative support programs for patients. Join this insightful discussion to learn more about how to cope with infertility and the groundbreaking methods being implemented to support patients emotionally and physically.

 

 

00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer

 

 

00:42 Mind-Body Connection in Infertility

 

 

01:33 Spotlight on Dr. Alice Domar

 

 

02:56 Personal Journey and Early Influences

 

 

05:29 Stress and Infertility: Research Insights

 

 

09:34 Psychological Interventions and Acupuncture

 

 

16:48 Support Programs and Patient Care

 

 

24:33 The Emotional Toll of Infertility on Patients and Physicians

 

 

25:40 Gender Differences in Coping with Infertility

 

 

27:32 Impact of Infertility on Relationships

 

 

29:40 Guiding Couples Through Infertility Challenges

 

 

33:10 Rising Infertility Rates and Sperm Count Concerns

 

 

34:45 Innovations and Support in Fertility Treatments

 

 

35:25 The Cost and Accessibility of IVF

 

 

38:15 Supporting Women Through Fertility Apps

 

 

40:29 Top Tips for Coping with Infertility

 

 

44:10 Concluding Thoughts and Resources

 

To learn more about Dr. Alice Domar, please visit:

 

https://dralicedomar.com/

https://www.theconnection.tv/dr-alice-domar-phd

To purchase Dr. Domar's book, "Conquering Infertility", please visit:

 

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