In honor of World IVF Day on July 25, Chessie King, a well-known influencer, shared a helpful tip she used to reduce the pain during self-injection.

World IVF Day commemorates the birth of Louise Brown, the first IVF baby born on July 25, 1978. It celebrates the millions of families formed through IVF while raising awareness of the challenges faced by individuals undergoing the treatment.

Chessie King, a body-positive influencer with nearly 700,000 followers, creates authentic content on motherhood, relationships, and intimacy.

Currently pregnant with her second child through a rigorous IVF process, Chessie openly shares her journey with her audience.

After giving birth to her daughter, Auraelia, via caesarean section in July 2021, Chessie has been transparent about her struggles with conception, including a miscarriage in 2025.

Earlier this year, Chessie appeared on Giovanna Fletcher’s Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast, discussing topics such as her husband’s postnatal depression and the challenges that strained their marriage.

During the podcast, Chessie candidly shared her IVF experience, revealing that it was the safest option due to her medical conditions. She detailed the 148 self-administered injections she underwent, initially finding the process daunting.

Despite the initial discomfort, Chessie found a method to minimize the pain by indulging in a piece of chocolate or a treat before each injection, focusing on the taste to distract her from the sensation.

Over time, she grew to appreciate the injections as a vital step in her journey to conceive her second child, emphasizing the importance of self-care during the process.

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