Friday, January 12, 2007

Emotional Health Key In Fertility Treatment

I just read this article by a woman who became pregnant after 3 years of infertility treatment.  She raises a very important point that is often overlooked when treating couples who are pursuing fertility treatment.  The psychological trauma of not being able to conceive is often overlooked when treating a couple trying to have a baby.  Yet, not being able to conceive is a deeply distressing emotional issue and this particular woman raises the idea that counselors should be heavily involved in treating couples who pursue infertility treatment. I agree wholeheartedly with her.   More...

Fertility treatment must factor in emotional needs The Australian, Australia - 3 hours ago
Rather, the reason most patients seek fertility treatment is to satisfy an emotional need – usually to nurture another human being or perpetuate the family ...

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