When there is a need to introduce IVF and fertility assistance an individual and couple may feel a mixture of emotions. It can be a time of great hope as you strive to fulfil your desire for a baby. It can also be a very anxious time with the uncertainty, pressure and stress fertility treatment brings. At Fertility Counselling Care we understand fertility treatment and what it means. We can help to support you and your emotional needs.
Infertility is not only a medical condition but also a social and emotional condition. Infertility is as stressful as a diagnosis of a serious illness such as cancer. The impact of infertility can be felt on every area of your life from the relationship with you partner, family & friends to your sex life and your job. As a result, you may come to know a range of emotional responses including, but not limited to, fearfulness, dread, rage, sadness, confusion, shame, resentment, numbness, hopelessness, despair, guilt, desperation and grief. Infertility is often identified as the first crisis a couple faces together.
Taking steps to mind your emotional wellbeing is just as important as making physical changes to your body as you prepare to conceive with IVF.
Fertility Counselling Care will offer you the chance to explore, understand and respond to emotional needs arising from fertility treatment. Depending on your individual needs and treatment options, we can help by supporting you, your relationship, and your desire to have a child.
Fertility Counselling Care extends across all areas of fertility and offers services for;
Clients trying to conceive without success
Clients who are undergoing IVF treatment
Client who are undergoing ICSI or IUI treatment
Clients who are preparing to be Intending Parents for Surrogacy
Clients who are preparing to be a Surrogate
Clients who have received an infertility diagnosis
Clients who wish to explore their treatment options
Clients who have had miscarriages or unsuccessful treatment outcomes
Clients who are considering egg donation, sperm donation, double donation
Clients who require Implications Counselling for egg and sperm donation
Clients who are deciding whether to continue with treatment or not
Clients who choose not to have children
Clients who want to learn ways to deal with other peoples pregnancies
Clients who want to develop & implement coping strategies
Clients who wish to support their relationships
Client who want to learn strategies for coping with stress, loss and grief
Such is the nature of counselling care, other issues or challenges outside of the fertility treatment context may arise. This is normal and the counselling care provided will be inclusive of these.
Whether you are trying naturally to conceive or having fertility treatment in Ireland or abroad, Fertility Counselling Care welcomes a consultation with you.