the ivf companion - by rosa ottestad

I met Rosa in the first summer after opening our shop. She is an artist and was exhibiting at a pop-up art gallery across from us, Bannlyst, along with other talented local artists. Rosa reached out again to speak about her experience with IVF and share her book, The IVF Companion, published in 2026. We agreed that this is a book that can provide support to those women and families experiencing the ivf journey, about to experience it, or to those who have experienced it and are still processing. This book may provide comfort and knowledge to any support system as well, from partner to grandparents, siblings and friends of women who are/will be/have bee undergoing ivf. In Rosa's own words, this book is "everything I wish I knew before starting IVF".

Your IVF Companion is a practical and reassuring guide designed to support you through every stage of IVF. From preparing for treatment and starting stimulation, to egg retrieval, embryo transfer and the two-week wait.

Combining practical guidance with emotional support, this book helps make an often overwhelming process feel more manageable. Inside, you will find information on preparing your body for treatment, nutrition and supplements, medications and injections, managing side effects, supporting your emotional wellbeing, navigating relationships during IVF, and coping with the uncertainty of waiting.

Whether you're preparing for your first IVF cycle or returning to treatment, this companion is designed to help you feel informed, organized, supported and a little less alone.

author: Rosa Ottestad

language: English