Infertility
Finding out that you are not able to conceive naturally can be shocking and traumatic and can result in you feeling like you are on an emotional roller-coaster. Some of the most common feelings are grief, shame because you may feel that your body has let you down, guilt, anger, anxiety, fear and depression. Infertility can also affect your self-esteem.
Often people find it difficult to be around their friends who are either pregnant or have children because they don’t feel like they “part of the parent club”, and this can result in loneliness, isolation and envy. Infertility can also put a lot of pressure on your relationship and couples can find that the pain is so extreme that they avoid talking about it. This can lead to feelings of loneliness and resentment. Counselling can help to explore these difficult emotions and keep the lines of communication open.
Needing medical help to conceive can also be tough. You may both have to go through a series of tests and investigations that can feel intrusive; and treatments like IVF can be an emotional, physical and, in some cases a financial burden. Having support during this time can help you cope with the stress and anxiety.
Adoption and surrogacy are also alternatives which can be helpful to explore in counselling and whether they are viable options for you.
If you decide not to go down any of these alternative routes to having a baby, counselling can enable you to explore and understand the implications of your decision on your future.
Making an appointment
I would be happy to discuss any queries you may have, or if you would like to make an appointment please telephone me on 0781 2063 565 or email me at fionahalgoa@yahoo.com. Please note that I also offer online appointments. Find out more here.
