Trying to Conceive
The decision to have a baby brings so much joy, typically accompanied by some nervous anticipation. It is “supposed to be easy”…but for most, even in the best of situations the impact is profound, especially for those experiencing fertility challenges.
The fertility journey can touch all aspects of their life (emotional, physical, and financial) whether experiencing primary (first child) or secondary (after you already have a child) infertility the individual or couple are faced with so many decisions.
Knowing each of us is unique, we all experience this journey in our own way, even couples experience the same journey in different ways. Being able to understand the components and impact and express them can help you and your partner along this path together.
Getting Support On Your Fertility Journey
Navigating Health Care Options
Their impact often seem overwhelming. There can be so many options and decisions each step of the way, with each new decision seeming to be more significant and bigger than the one before. For many fertility treatment is the first time medical monitoring and treatment have been experienced. Some describe going through fertility treatment as that of a chronic illness – I believe that while some of the emotional characteristics of sadness and anxiety are the same, the outcome is hopeful. With the advances in reproductive medicine comes additional possibilities.
Caring For Yourself During Your Fertility Journey.
Whether you are the person attempting to conceive or partner is, this is deeply important to follow. Self care includes understanding what you truly want and need, not what you think you should want and need. It is important to understand what provides you with stress, anxiety, sadness, as well as comfort, calm and relief so that you can begin to take steps to reduce anxiety and increase feeling of confidence and comfort.
Once you are able to tune into your needs it makes it easier to obtain them.
Fertility Support Groups
Focus is on building strength and optimism to support women in understanding the bio-psycho-social components for their family building journeys. Group members have reported feeling the support and strength the group was created to provide.The physical and emotional impact of a fertility journey can elicit a wide range of feelings—from joy and optimism to overwhelming isolation and confusion. For many, fertility becomes a constant focus, changing daily routines and sometimes feeling all-consuming.
Each person has their own unique path and can benefit from support that can include, individual or couples counseling knowing fertility impact partners too support groups and workshops are all designed to support you on your journey.
Trying to Conceive Workshop
In this interactive workshop, we will cover essential aspects of navigating your fertility journey, helping you manage its emotional, physical, and financial impact. Whether you are just beginning the process or are further along, this session provides tools and insights to assist you every step of the way.
In this workshop, we will explore:
The physical, emotional, and financial aspects of accessing care.
Coping strategies to manage stress, grief, and anxiety.
Developing self-care routines and empowerment strategies.
Understanding and processing thoughts and emotions.
Navigating relationships and communication with partners and loved ones.