Calming exercise
Guided Breathing for Stressful Moments
A paced breathing exercise for the stress of testing, injections and the two-week wait. Choose box, 4-7-8 or slow breathing.
Guided Breathing for Stressful Moments
Follow the orb: breathe in as it grows, out as it shrinks. Stop any time if you feel lightheaded.
Ready when you are
Tip: breathe in through your nose and out slowly through your mouth. Stop any time if you feel lightheaded.
About this tool
Slow, paced breathing can help settle the body’s stress response in the moment. Many people find it useful before a blood draw, an injection, an egg retrieval or while waiting for results.
It does not affect your chances of conceiving, and you do not need to avoid stress to get pregnant, but caring for your own wellbeing during testing and treatment matters in its own right.
What to keep in mind
- Breathing exercises ease a tough moment but are not a treatment. If anxiety or low mood is persistent, talk with a clinician or counselor.