Pregnancy and Infertility

Infertility can threaten your self-esteem, your hopes and dreams for the future, and your relationships with others.  But, there is help...

Over six million couples in America experience some type of fertility challenge.

The pain of infertility can enter the deepest part of your being and can remain there.  Embarking on this unique journey to finally begin your family can include many tests and medical procedures.  During the course of your care, you or your partner may experience "roller coaster emotions" from excitement and anticipation, to repeated frustration.

Research has shown that depression, isolation, anxiety and feeling of "not being in control" are common symptoms when dealing with infertility.  There are also studies linking psychological stress with a diagnosis of unexplained infertility. For many, psychotherapy and stress reduction training can greatly reduce these symptoms.

Another stressful factor is that women and men often react very differently form each other when struggling with infertility.  Men are more likely to focus on "finding and fixing the problem," in a pragmatic way.  Women can become quite emotionally stressed and find relief in "talking about their concerns and fears."

A psychologist can help men and women learn new ways to effectively support each other through this difficult time.