Today, day one, @mrkhconnect exhibited at one of the biggest fertility expos in the UK, @thefertilityshow . For our charity, we gained exposure, held candid conversations, raised awareness, and advocated for the relevance of MRKH Connect. We spoke to curious attendees, medical professionals,fertility stakeholders, and hopeful family makers. Honestly, I’ve never felt so proud of the community we represent, yet, simultaneously, so humbled to offer a nuanced perspective.
So, we took the rare opportunity to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our community friends, to ask YOU a very important question.
So, we want to create a POW-WOW-BOOM-ROAR fundraising event, where Charlie and me (Ally H) can join forces and raise some big bucks, and boost awareness of what MRKH really is.
So, this is over to you! 👇
How can Charlie and me pack-a-punch for our annual fundraiser, and make a mark to ensure the future of MRKH is supported, sustainable, and visible.
We want YOU to choose what happens next!
Ideas: GO! 💜
#mrkh #5000in50 #infertility
The team are @thefertilityshow all weekend. Come say hi 👋 at D10
Raising awareness of MRKH syndrome, connecting with other amazing organisations and you!
MRKH affects 1 in 5000 female births and leading to the absence or under development of the uterus, cervix and shortening of the vagina.
Come and chat with us, learn more and connect!
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#mrkh #infertility #warrior #mrkheducation #peersupport
✨️ NEW RESEARCH ✨️
We are very excited to share this new research from Samantha Stephen who is a social scientist and an MRKHer herself, studying her PhD on the social response in the UK to emerging reproductive technologies such as artificial wombs.
Through a focus group facilitated by MRKH Connect we worked together to revise and discuss the interview questions and share perspectives from different stages, ages and cultures from our community.
This truly is community informed research where the community voices are critical to the outcome yet are often marginalised in such discussions. Favoured far below policy makers but without taking into account the view of those that such new innovations may support.
Discussions matter.
Whether you are not sure if this is for you, never heard of it (but curious) or very interested to learn more, all perspectives are valid.
Research will be in the form on one to one online interviews with anyone in the UK with MRKH. All outcomes will be anonymised. This research has been granted the appropriate ethical approval.
If you are interested to learn more then please email Sam directly where she will share more information also check out the link below 👇
[email protected]
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#mrkh #research #strongertogether #raisingawareness#warrior #mrkhempowerment #mrkheducation #infertility #journey #community #peersupport
Hands down, ‘disclosure’ is one of the most popular topics within the MRKH community. And this makes sense — it’s a huge part of our lives. Ironically, support is key in healing and recovery, yet, talking about it is equally confronting and scary. Drilling further down, it can be super helpful to ask a set of questions to understand, evaluate, and determine the “right” time to disclose an MRKH diagnosis.
Here are 7 questions, prompts even, to help with the process of an MRKH disclosure. Scroll 👉👉👉to read more.
What have we missed? Comment below - we’d love to hear from you. 💜✨
#MRKH #MRKHDISCLOSURE #MENTALHEALTH
Have you ever wanted to connect with others and find a path forward, answers to your questions but not known where to start?
The MRKH Youth Program might be for you! A program that may surprise you and a perfect and relaxed way to meet others in a small group setting, online.
This program is...
🤍Peer led and run online.
🤍They are small group, relaxed and informal,
🤍Designed to help young MRKHers move towards a better acceptance of MRKH
🤍There to help develop strategies to help process your journey
🤍Focused on wellbeing whilst making new connections in a safe space.
Run by young MRKHers for young MRKHers aged 18-25* 🤍
Our next program will start on 9th June and runs every Tuesday evening for 6 weeks.
Find out more by following the link in our bio or drop us a 💜 below!
*if you are under 18 (but over 16) or over 25 and interested in this program please don't hesitate to DM us so we can have a chat if this program may be suitable for you.
#mrkh #hope #journey #community #support #friendship #mrkhempowerment #mrkheducation #peersupport #warrior #infertility #strongertogether
Do you know where you can shatter the belief that you’re not good enough? MRKH Connect hosts a Youth Program, designed to help a person navigate early diagnosis, challenge beliefs around self-worth, and explore kinder paths towards acceptance.
This isn’t just an emotive reel with a strong message: it’s a promise.
For more information, head to the link in our bio!
#MRKH
La tua voce conta! 🌸
È stata avviata una collaborazione con Rosa, una ricercatrice italiana dell’Università di Londra (UCL), per permetterti di partecipare a uno studio internazionale sul trapianto di utero.
Sosteniamo questo progetto perché crediamo che tu debba essere protagonista dei dibattiti che riguardano la tua vita. È il momento di dare spazio alla tua prospettiva e ai tuoi racconti.
Sei invitata all’incontro conoscitivo! 💻
È stata organizzata una videochiamata su Zoom per metà giugno. Sarà un momento semplice e diretto per incontrarci, approfondire il progetto e capire come puoi dare il tuo contributo.
La videochiamata sarà registrata, così potrò inviartela nel caso in cui non riuscirai a partecipare.
Resta sintonizzata per la data ufficiale! ✨
Ti interessa o vuoi saperne di più? Scrivi una mail a [email protected] e [email protected]
#roki #utero #trapianto #mrkhsyndrome
In less than 2 weeks we are kick off this year's challenge. This is a virtual community challenge for anyone with MRKH and their friends and family.
A way to come together, raise awareness and vital funds and do something focused on our physical and mental health and wellbeing.
Choose your challenge:
✨️5000m per day for 50 days (walk/jog/run)
✨️5000 steps per day for 50 days
✨️5000 minutes of mindfulness/wellbeing over 50 days
✨️5000 minutes of exercise over 50 days
✨️...want to go bigger? Let us know what you are thinking!
Join the community, come together and help us reach our goal of £5000 to continue supporting the MRKH community across the world.
Whether you have MRKH or not, this challenge is open to all with great collaborations and giveaways along the way.
Have you signed up? Let us know what you are planning to do below 👇
Sign up is open! 🤍
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#mrkh5000in50 #mrkh #strongertogether #raisingawareness #event #teamwork #warrior #mrkhempowerment #mrkheducation #infertility #journey #community #peersupport
Mother’s Day as an infertile woman hits different.
🎥 Episode 1 of my limited series is out. ⭐️
If you’ve ever felt different, unseen, or struggled with your diagnosis, I hope this episode reminds you that you are not alone. This podcast is a safe space for real conversations about MRKH, womanhood, identity, relationships, fertility, mental health, and everything in between.
See ya on YouTube. 😘
Read my article @mamamiaaus : ‘The Mother’s Day emotion nobody talks about. And why I feel it every single year.’ ❤️
“For the most part, I’ve learnt to ‘manage’ my infertility grief. I no longer leave a room when I hear a baby cry. I have baby-shower boundaries, where I will politely decline or stay no longer than an hour. I’ve not watched the Netflix film, Joy, about the British pioneers who invented IVF.
I am aunt to my niece and nephews, and honorary “Aunty Ally” to my friends’ children (#imnotcryingyourecrying).
But something about this Mother’s Day hit me harder.
Enter: the plan to freeze my iPhone.”
Did I *actually* follow through with my freezer plan, or did I find a kinder way to navigate infertility this Mother’s Day?
Sending love to all those who find this day so confronting. And definitely sending a sweeping permission slip for those grieving on Mother’s Day to do it *your* way. 💖
Full article via link in bio. ✨
#mrkh #infertility #mothersday #infertilitygrief
1 week to go until we will be back at the Fertility Show in London! Come to stand D10 to say hi to Charlie, Ally and Shelley💜
This is an opportunity for us to raise awareness of MRKH and infertility whilst also connecting with our peers.
Helping us to ensure that the resources and signposting we provide for all future paths, regardless of the outcome, is up to date and relevant.
For 30% off tickets head over to the Fertility Show and use code EXHIB30👇
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@thefertilityshow
We hope to see you there! 💜
#youarenotealone #mrkh #pathtoparenthood #lifewithoutchildren #infertility #mrkheducation #mrkhempowerment #journey #warrior #community #support #peersupport
✨ COMPETTION ✨ WIN A COPY OF: I don’t Matter: In Search for Home
Natalia’s story is powerful, honest and important.
Through her book, she’s helping to raise awareness of MRKH and give a voice to experiences that are too often unheard.
Thank you, Natalia, for sharing your story so openly. 🤍
Comment below this post to be in a chance to win Natalia’s book - I don’t Matter: In Search for Home. The winner will be chosen at random and contacted via DM from this account only. We will never ask for bank details or payment information.
📖 Her book is available now in most retail stores and online.
#MRKH #fertilityawareness #FNUK
👉 Natalia's book can be found at most high street retailers and online.
👉Learn about MRKH here mrkhconnect.co.uk
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