Share your stories and learn new ways to cope in a community that supports
February 17, 2018; Dubai, UAE: Problems with fertility are very common and many couples in the UAE are struggling to build their family. Yet despite this shared experience, women and couples often struggle in silence because it simply doesn’t get talked about.

Priyanka Bhatia-Mahendru (M.A, A.C.C.), Fertility Journey Coach & Counselor at Bourn Hall Dubai, invites women coping with infertility to attend a free monthly meet-up to share their stories, be heard, listen to other women’s experiences, learn new coping skills, and find meaning by helping others.
The meet up is not limited to patients from Bourn Hall, and is open to all women trying to have a baby.

“In a world where talking about your fertility issues is really hard, women keep these challenges to themselves”, says Priyanka, and adds “The group is created so ‘No woman has to do this alone’. They find a voice, strength and a safe space to build resources together. Women learn to cope with anxiety and stress leading to a sense of confidence within”.

A 32 year old woman, going through her 2nd IVF cycle, who attended the first group meet-up said, “The support group gave me a sense of relief that I’m not alone in this struggle, because so many people go through difficulties in conceiving but are reluctant to speak about it. It was motivating to meet so many strong women who are experiencing the same thing as I am, and helpful to know that we can help each other by providing support and sharing our experiences with one another”.

This confidence, support, and strength that they build will help women understand and cope with their own unique journey to have a child.

Event: “Monthly Support group for women coping with infertility”
Date: February 24, 2018 (and every last Saturday of the month)
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Bourn Hall Fertility Centre, 7th Floor, Block C, Al Hudaiba Awards Building, 2nd December Street, Jumeirah 1
RSVP: jannat.a@bournhall-clinic.com | Facebook Event Page | Call 800-IVF (483)
Free registration/ Walk-ins welcome.

About Priyanka Bhatia (M.A, A.C.C.)
Priyanka Bhatia is a Certified Life coach, Counsellor and has trained specifically in the Mind- body program for infertility in the U.S. . She also works with people going through grief and loss. She is a member of several internationally recognized associations, namely American society for reproductive medicine, The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology and International Coaching federation.