{"id":23371,"date":"2025-11-19T22:11:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T22:11:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progyny.com\/?p=23371"},"modified":"2025-11-20T19:34:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T19:34:02","slug":"progyny-webinar-it-takes-a-village-support-on-your-family-building-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progyny.com\/education\/emotional-support-and-awareness\/progyny-webinar-it-takes-a-village-support-on-your-family-building-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"It takes a village: Support on your family building journey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Updated by the Progyny Editorial Team \u2014 October 2025.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It takes a village to&nbsp;build&nbsp;any&nbsp;family.&nbsp;If&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;dealing with&nbsp;the&nbsp;isolation that can come with infertility, support&nbsp;becomes&nbsp;even more&nbsp;essential.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Support looks different for everyone because&nbsp;we all&nbsp;have&nbsp;our own unique&nbsp;needs, circumstances, feelings, and networks.&nbsp;Our needs change over time, and so does our village.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you feel like you have the support you need or could use more, these tips will help you build or strengthen&nbsp;your&nbsp;village.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Identify&nbsp;who (and&nbsp;what)&nbsp;you need<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s&nbsp;great to&nbsp;consider&nbsp;a range of people&nbsp;who can help you.&nbsp;Not everyone will be well suited to help with everything, and&nbsp;that\u2019s&nbsp;OK!&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For example, a close family member will love you&nbsp;unconditionally but&nbsp;might not deeply understand your fertility&nbsp;journey. A supportive manager might help immensely with your work-life balance,&nbsp;even if&nbsp;you&nbsp;can\u2019t&nbsp;turn to them for a venting session.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Think about what you need. Someone to&nbsp;listen?&nbsp;Talk through solutions?&nbsp;Take your mind off things?&nbsp;Help you&nbsp;at home, or at work?&nbsp;Advice from&nbsp;someone&nbsp;who\u2019s&nbsp;been there?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Who can be there for you&nbsp;on short notice when&nbsp;you need it? And&nbsp;who\u2019s&nbsp;good to have available for specific needs?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your village might include people like:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your partner<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Family<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Friends<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Colleagues<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Counselor or therapist<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Religious or spiritual leader<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Healthcare team<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Progyny Care Advocate<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to ask&nbsp;for&nbsp;support&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To get support,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;need to&nbsp;open up&nbsp;about what&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;going through. And often,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;so helpful to simply&nbsp;ask for&nbsp;what you need.&nbsp;This&nbsp;can feel&nbsp;challenging&nbsp;if&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;used to keeping&nbsp;your&nbsp;fertility journey&nbsp;private.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If that sounds like you, consider:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Joining a support group (in person or online).<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0These groups provide a\u00a0safe\u00a0and positive place to share in whatever detail you feel comfortable.\u00a0The national organization\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resolve.org\/get-help\/support-groups\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">RESOLVE\u00a0offers peer-led and\u00a0professionally-led\u00a0support groups<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0virtually and in-person.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Practice sharing with one person.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For example, sit down with your partner or close friend for 10 minutes. For 5 minutes, talk about what you need and how you feel. For the next 5,\u00a0they\u2019ll\u00a0do the same while you listen quietly. This gives a chance for direct, uninterrupted sharing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other tips for asking for help:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tell them specifically how they can help. Often, people want to help but\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0know how.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Set boundaries so the person knows how much and how often you want to share.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adjust boundaries as the relationship changes.\u00a0For example, if someone\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0respecting your boundaries, you can\u00a0say something like, \u201cI\u00a0would appreciate talking\u00a0about my\u00a0fertility\u00a0journey\u00a0with you, but not\u00a0every\u00a0time\u00a0you call.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your village can always change. If someone&nbsp;isn&#8217;t&nbsp;making you feel supported or heard,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;okay to limit your contact with them. Your support network should be respectful, reliable, and non-judgmental.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Finding support at work<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Setting boundaries at work&nbsp;is&nbsp;different than personal relationships.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Telling only a small number of colleagues&nbsp;can be&nbsp;a&nbsp;good idea&nbsp;\u2014 you need to feel safe with whoever you tell at work. Ideally, coworkers and managers will&nbsp;be empathetic. At a minimum,&nbsp;they need to understand why you might&nbsp;have special&nbsp;requests.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clearly&nbsp;communicating&nbsp;what you need&nbsp;and the level of privacy you&nbsp;want&nbsp;is helpful for you and your employer. You might say things like:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cI need more flexibility\u00a0to work from home for the next 2 weeks.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cI would appreciate this not getting around.\u00a0Please keep\u00a0this between the two of us.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Along with your manager, you can also look for employee resource groups&nbsp;for people going through family-building journeys. Your Progyny Care Advocate is a great resource, as well.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">To learn more&nbsp;about building a supportive village, watch Progyny\u2019s&nbsp;webinar&nbsp;in honor of&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">National Infertility Awareness Week, April 24-30, 2022<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Featuring:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Amanda Lesesne<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, VP, Sales, Progyny<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Arielle Spiegel<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0CoFertility<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Elizabeth Marshall<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Creating Arizona Families<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Carolyn Berger<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, LCSW<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo 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has-base-blue-color has-text-color\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q &amp; A<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated by the Progyny Editorial Team \u2014 October 2025.\u00a0 It takes a village to&nbsp;build&nbsp;any&nbsp;family.&nbsp;If&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;dealing with&nbsp;the&nbsp;isolation that can come with infertility, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":29704,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[275,443,230],"tags":[236,270,334,395],"class_list":["post-23371","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-emotional-support-and-awareness","category-expert-interview-series","category-education","tag-emotional-support-and-awareness","tag-expert-interview-series","tag-family","tag-webinars"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is 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