One of the most important considerations for a couple struggling with fertility need to understand is that infertility is often not caused by anything they did or did not do. Emotional well-being goes a long way in couples supporting each other and themselves through the fertility journey.
Some strategies to help couples manage stress and maintain mental wellness during their fertility journey include:
- Focusing on the present
- Practicing self-care
- Giving yourself positive self-talk
- Communicating with others for support
- Engaging in work to distract yourself.
This article by Dr. Georgia Witkin, Director of Psychological Services and Wellness at RMA of New York, delves further into these and other coping strategies.
