Mind Body Wellness

Besides the physical challenges associated with infertility, many also understandably experience emotional challenges. Infertility can cause stressful symptoms such as difficulty thinking of anything other than infertility, lack of concentration, difficulty sleeping, change in appetite or weight, social isolation and feelings of pessimism, guilt, worthlessness, bitterness or anger.

Laurel Fertility Care understands the importance of a healthy mind in fertility treatment, and offers enhancement of the Mind Body connection as a key component of the fertility therapy process. Creating balance, joy and awareness in your day-to-day life and applying relaxation techniques will help to prepare for pregnancy. Our Mind Body Behavioral specialist provides support and effective treatment using unique approaches such as stress reduction, mindfulness (non-judgmental awareness), cognitive inquiry (investigating the truthfulness of distressing thoughts), coping skills, and home practice.

Buffy Lundine, MA | Mind Body Behavioral Specialist

The Laurel Fertility Care Mind Body facilitator, Buffy Lundine, MA, is a specialist in Mind Body Behavioral Medicine. Buffy’s graduate training in Mind-Body Psychology included clinical interests in Mindfulness and Stress Reduction. Her 10-year personal and professional study of the transformative aspects of mindfulness has led her to its positive clinical applications for fertility. Buffy has trained with Dr. Alice Domar, PhD and Ken Farber, MA founder of Mindfulness Behavioral Skills Training.