Get Unstuck: Lessons from my Infertility Journey! | Pradeepa Narayanaswamy | TEDxShivNadarUniversity

She came, she saw and she conquered the audience leaving everyone teary-eyed and speechless after her TEDx talk. In India, couples are expected to start their family immediately after marriage and in most cases, they are eager to do so. Infertility isn’t a thought that passes through most minds at this point. But it is a problem that can be tackled and overcome but there a few who still struggle under the emotional weight of this taboo. Pradeepa Narayanaswamy went through several cycles of IVF and IUI which all failed but today she is the happy mother of Karthik and a confident woman speaking out about her journey to happiness. She stressed the importance of handling your emotions and how to face them as they come including moments from her journey as well. Watch to learn how you can come to terms with the emotions you experience daily and how to respond to them. As an Enterprise Agile Coach, Pradeepa Narayanaswamy is a self-proclaimed “Agile Passionista” who strongly believes in agile values and principles. In her role, Pradeepa coaches and mentors organizations to help them succeed in delighting customers.
She speaks in various national & international conferences.

[Star-vgix]

People need to realize that the 'do you have any children' question is a VERY personal question

[gabriellef]

I’ve been struggling for a few years now with this. I can relate to everything you said. You don’t know how much I needed to hear this. I wish no woman had to go through this.

[TheKaraqi]

I know many people suffer and dream of experiencing the magic of growing a piece of themselves and cherishing it but parents who accept adopted children as their own are the parents on the next level. It’s so beautiful!

[piyalibanerjee]

We are struggling to conceive for the last 5yrs. We've tried every fertility treatments even left my jobbt resulted in 3 failed IVF cycles. I have lost all hopes and stopped socialising bcoz of blunt comments. This talk is really encouraging... ❤️ Could relate

[ladymondegreen]

I cried. Beautiful ending. I’m also dealing with unexplained infertility and it’s so hard and lonely. I feel scared, overlooked, angry, bitter, jealous…trying not to give up hope. I love stories like yours, it gives me hope. Many blessings.

[jamilapunjani]

Beautiful story. Everything happens for a reason. You and Kartik were meant to be Mother and Son. ❤

[shalonfreeman]

At this point I give up. Its in God's hands. In the mean time I will continue to live my best life. There are perks to being kid-free.

[adu]

Nine years. In this situation... I can relate ur every words with my life
So courageous coz
No one reay to explain this pain to society... Every time trying to mask our face with terrible smile

[blairadventure]

Thank you for sharing I cried at this . I feel pain whenever I think about the fact we are struggling, not only struggling but it is very dangerous for me to carry a baby due to my blood clotting disorder . My best friend is pregnant and is moaning about feeling sick and I don’t bother talking to her anymore cause I feel I can’t express how I feel as I don’t want to hurt her but I don’t want to hurt myself either . It’s a horrible place to be in

[denacouasnon]

Your story is literally my story. I honestly am so thankful to Pradeepa for sharing her story! I really needed to hear that i am not alone in my feelings and my fertility journey. Thank you Pradeepa!!

[ap]

I just found out at 30 year old that my ovaries are like a 40 year old woman's because of genetics...and that my best hope to conceive is through IVF and that trying to conceive naturally and suceeding would be a miracle. Great...Test your AMH levels from the age of 25, women...

[mayjune]

Wow!!! This was powerful!!! The end made me cry 😢

[meetaalmoula]

Amazing! You had me crying at the end! So happy for you and to new beginnings 💕

[neetugupta]

Loved your story. Wish you all the best with your son Kartik! May God bring all the happiness in your and your families life.

[missashasingh]

To every word you uttered, I can say it's not just you it's also me.

[khushbukamble]

Currently I'm also going through same situation one of my best and closest friend she have good news.
And today on the occasion of woman's day our funding group going to meet .
Same feeling going inside me .
I'm happy for her but at a same time little up and down thinking going inside me .
Adoption is always a best thing .
I have made up my mind by last year.
But in my case my husband he is not ready.
I really feeling accept the situation is always a big Win win thing.
Happy for u also.
Happy parenthood for both of u ❤️

[bonniema]

Wow… this TedTalk was spot on. I felt all the emotions when watching this.

[BalbirSingh-ehdq]

Your words were very touchy, literally I cried at d end 😢
But happy tht God did miracle at last

[parisa]

I am going though IVF at the moment... 3 transfers that ended in loss and attempting my 4th transfer soon... It has been so hard! Thank you for this, I cried with you! Look at that happy boy so in love with his mom ❤️ he looks like such a sweet and loving child. What a wonderful gift from God!

[ladytalk]

Currently bursting in tears as if my child just died... it is realllyyy hard. Sometimes it is impossible to stop the tears from coming. But if I hold the pain in it will swallow me up eventually. .... give yourself the permission to Thanks for the tips.