Nneka Symister, LCSW, is a seasoned mental health clinician who works closely with individuals and couples navigating fertility, family planning, and reproductive challenges. She reflects on how today’s shifting political and legal landscape is creating fear, uncertainty, and grief for those trying to grow their families, and offers compassionate guidance and support for anyone feeling overwhelmed during this time.

Jose Alcantara, MA, ATR writes about his own experience of growing up without a father and coming into fatherhood himself later in life.

Sarah Mallin, director of operations with Boram Postnatal Retreat, was a NICU nurse when she was pregnant. She shares her story of how she was able to overcome overwhelming anxiety both during and after pregnancy and offers hope and inspiration for others in this Seleni Spotlight story.

Seleni’s executive director, Seema Bajaj, candidly breaks down the misconception surrounding stress and infertility and provides practical guidance on how we can better support our loved ones going through the emotional rollercoaster of infertility treatment.

Dr. Marissa Long, instructor of the Black Perinatal Mental Health training, and Dr. Tamika Simpson reflect on this year’s Black Maternal Health Week.

The path to single parenthood is not always linear for those who are single parents by choice. Seleni clinician Erica Mindes, PhD, has compiled a list of resources that can help single parents by choice throughout their journey.