Fertility Counseling

For many people, conceiving a child is a natural process without much thought, concern, or anxiety. It is assumed that when a person is ready to have a baby, it will happen quite quickly. Multiple attempts to conceive can begin to take a toll on the relationship. It begins to break down the lines of communication, question the goals and desires, and create a great deal of stress. It is an all-consuming period that can be isolating and overwhelming.

Often, women are so focused that their partners may not understand these pressures and begin to feel they are no longer the priority in the relationship. You may find yourself consumed with thoughts about having a family and beginning to feel angry, resentful, disconnected, and anxious. People may start feeling very alone and no one understands what they are going through. Secondary infertility (difficulty becoming pregnant after having a child) is also a time for people that can be very frustrating and isolating. Fertility counseling for individuals and couples can help navigate those stressors, open up the lines of communication and understanding, and assist with difficult decisions that often come up throughout the process.