Everyone deserves to have a joyful family building experience. Many women grow up with a vision of someday becoming a mother and having the opportunity to raise a family when she is ready. Looking around it seems to be so easy for some, they decide it’s the right time and suddenly they are blushing as they order a club soda rather than their usual cocktail. Unfortunately, that is not the scenario for all women ready to have a baby.
Data suggests that one out of every six individuals may struggle to get pregnant or experience infertility. If that seems like more than you would have guessed, it could be because so many women or families experiencing fertility challenges aren’t talking about it openly. Infertility is often an invisible disease, and very personal and emotionally difficult to manage.
When a woman or couple is navigating treatment for fertility the logistics and challenges can seem overwhelming and impossible to manage on their own. Many have pursued services from a fertility health coach to offer guidance and support on their journey. Working with a qualified coach can be highly effective in gaining confidence and control of the treatment resulting in lower stress levels, better understanding of the logistics and process, and most importantly, increased success rates.
Exactly how does a fertility coach support clients and help get them pregnant. Continue reading for just a sample of how coaching can not just help you achieve your family building goals, but also make the complex and difficult process so much more positive.
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Emotional Support
Suffering from infertility is a medical problem that comes with an incredible amount of emotional and mental strain. Working with a coach offers time dedicated to releasing that stress and exploring tools that can alleviate much of the anxiety to move forward and make decisions with clarity.
Safe Space
Sessions with a fertility coach give you an opportunity to express and explore some of the darker and scarier feelings you may be experiencing on this complicated process without fear of judgement or offense. Private sessions are a safe space to vent thoughts and feelings you may be afraid to talk about in other scenarios.
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Connection
The opportunity to speak with someone who has experienced a similar fertility journey to what yours can be beautifully comforting and validating. Infertility is so lonely and isolating, it is important to find connection with someone who truly understands and can be authentically compassionate to your struggles.
Education
An infertility-based diagnosis is confusing and overwhelming to understand. Unless you have a medical degree, it’s difficult to become confident about the procedures, medications and instructions your medical team is prescribing to you. A coach can simplify the jargon, instructions and treatment plan to take all the guess work and intimidation out of the picture and you can move forward with confidence that you are doing everything you can to ensure success.
Accountability
A professional fertility coach will consider your medical history, unique personality, and fertility goals to help you form a plan that supports your treatment. They can offer you tools and resources to keep you on a manageable calendar for everything necessary for a successful cycle. You may enlist their services to help you with nutrition, stress release, self-compassion and mindset, as well as medication organization. A coach can keep you accountable for all the goals you have set to increase your chances of a successful cycle.
Advocacy
Identifying what you need from your support systems and medical team is important when navigating fertility treatment but asking for what you want can be intimidating. A coach can offer the tools you need to have difficult but necessary conversations that you might be nervous to initiate. A coaching session can prepare you with the right language for employer discussions about fertility coverage or time-off, perhaps asking for a second opinion, or consulting with their doctor about medical concerns. Gaining confidence to self-advocate can change the course of your treatment.
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Demystify The Process
Fertility treatments can feel intimidating and confusing. Working with a coach will help you understand your diagnosis, test results, medications, and what you personally need to make this cycle successful. They will devote the time and resources to helping you build clarity around your treatment plan to help you succeed.
With the help of a coach you can end those feelings of confusion and uncertainty and know you have the tools, resources, and support to finally get pregnant and build the family of your dreams. No ones needs are exactly the same but your coach can create a program that works just for you and your family.
Learn more about a coaching program for your upcoming IVF cycle or your overall fertility journey here – Positive Fertility Private Coaching. You can set up your first call today and put yourself and your family on a more positive path to parenthood.
