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Published: Nov. 4, 2021, 7 a.m.

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Fatima Shaikh joins us as we\'re digging into how to deepen your faith from a Muslim perspective during the fertility journey.

Welcome to day #3 of our series on faith and fertility.

When we are faced with a fertility diagnosis such as low AMH, high FSH, premature ovarian insufficiency, or diminished ovarian we may feel shocked, hopeless, lost, and overwhelmed.

We may even question our body\\u2019s ability to procreate.

Over the next few days, I\\u2019ll be discussing how our faith can help us during our fertility journey.

Because we can change our diet, improve our sleep, do all the latest tests to optimize our fertility, but it is equally important to work on our mindset and the belief that we are parents the moment we begin trying to conceive.

Our Fab Fertile Method includes a mind, body spirit approach to fertility. All steps are necessary \\u2013 not all at once \\u2013 but layered in a personalized approach.

Today I\\u2019m excited to welcome Fatima Shaikh. Fatima is part of my team at Fab Fertile. Fatima is an Integrative Fertility Coach who helps women redefine their fertility story and optimize hormonal balance so they can prepare their body, mind, and spirit for conception,

In this episode you\\u2019ll learn:

1) How to deepen our connection to God during the fertility journey from an Islamic perspective

2) How faith can help during the phases of grief

3) How to cope with the pressure to have children (sometimes a marriage can only be validated if it produces children)

4) The rules around the Muslim faith and how this can impact us

5) How to make mosques welcoming to a couple who is trying to conceive as there are many triggers (i.e. families, children, and pregnant bellies)

Excited that our LIVE Fertility Diet Challenge is launching on Nov 8th. You\'ll receive newly designed chef-prepared recipes (perfect for autumn and curated to optimize fertility). There will be daily motivation, guidance, and support from the Fab Fertile Team. Join the Fertility Diet Challenge here>>>>http://fertilitydietfreebie.com/

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Apply here to work with us - https://bit.ly/getpregnantpodcast During our call we\\u2019ll be discussing what you have tried so far and where you\\u2019ve faced challenges.

This can feel stressful but is designed to help us get to the root cause of your fertility issues and will help me to give you the best possible action plan at the end of the call.

However, to reassure you \\u2013 on this call we won\\u2019t be digging into the trauma associated with infertility/miscarriage/loss \\u2013 rather we are focused on solutions and an ACTION PLAN as to how our Fab Fertile Method can help you get pregnant naturally.

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TIMESTAMPS:

05:03- INTRO TO TODAY\\u2019S EPISODE AND FATIMA SHAIKH\\u2019S BIO

05:40- FATIMA SHAIKH\\u2019S PERSONAL STORY WITH FERTILITY

09:27- HOW CAN WE DEEPEN OUR FAITH DURING THE FERTILITY JOURNEY?

\\u201cEvery challenge comes with its own opportunity\\u201d

Getting closer to God through understanding His timing

Calling on God\\u2019s name (His various names and reflecting on them)

Holding your value outside of having children

12:50- HOW DO WE MOVE PAST THE FEELING THAT THIS IS A PUNISHMENT?

Holding the same degree of respect for women who have children verses who don\'t

Viewing infertility not as a punishment but a way to get to know yourself

Going inside and discovering your purpose

\\u201cDon\'t forget your challenges, embrace them.\\u201d

17:01- WHAT IS SHE SEEING WITH MUSLIM WOMEN IN HOW THEY HANDLE FERTILITY ISSUES?

Understanding what patience looks like and trusting

20:22- HOW CAN WE USE OUR FAITH TO HELP US THROUGH THE STAGES OF GRIEF?

Empathy and learning how to connect with others through our struggles

Healing power of being able to cry in front of someone-\\xa0

\\u201cReach out to people who have gone through it.\\u201d

Depression and infertility and how often it is not acknowledged

24:25- HER TAKE ON SOME PEOPLE REPORTING THAT MUSLIM WOMEN DO NOT CRY/GRIEVE WITH EACH OTHER

\\u201cYou need to find the right person to cry in front of.\\u201d

How do you let go? Still move forward?

28:57- WHAT ABOUT THE PRESSURE TO HAVE CHILDREN IN MARRIAGE?

\\u201cAt the end of the day, it\\u2019s God\\u2019s will whether you will have a child or not.\\u201d

32:37- NAVIGATING THE TRIGGERS FOUND IN COMMUNITY SERVICES

34:55- WHAT ABOUT RULES AROUND FAITH? HOW CAN THAT ADD CHALLENGES?

37:32- FAVORITE RESOURCES AND WHERE YOU CAN CONNECT WITH FATIMA

\\u201cSee who you are outside of your fertility journey.\\u201d

Seeing your cycle in a different light- moving with it!

Being \\u201cpartners\\u201d with your spouse during this journey

41:08- FINAL THOUGHTS

\\u201cDon\\u2019t go alone. Be open to discovery.\\u201d

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