Fertility

What is fertility counseling?

Fertility counseling supports couples or individuals who are finding it difficult to become pregnant. You might also pursue fertility counseling if you are considering using an egg or sperm donor, want a less stressful conception process, or are contemplating surrogacy or adoption.

Fertility counseling aims to reduce the stress of family-planning hurdles and delays and can address:

• Anxiety or worry
• Depression
• Questions regarding intrauterine insemination (IUI) or fertility medications
• The physiological symptoms of prolonged stress
• Relationship conflicts
• Shame, guilt, or self-blame

Erin validates your feelings and focuses on solutions. She can clear up misinformation and give you a more positive outlook as you identify and tackle your unique challenges. Beyond considering your psychological and emotional needs, Erin has years of expertise to support your reproductive health and improve your chances of successful conception.

Should I consider fertility counseling?

Since this is a deeply personal and complex area, it can be easy to second-guess yourself. Fertility counseling may benefit you during one or a few situations, such as:

Struggling with reproductive decisions or infertility

Exploring your fertility options can feel bewildering and fraught. Solace Health provides a safe space to process information and emotions and approach your situation with greater clarity.

Support during fertility treatments

If you’re undergoing fertility treatments and want support or are considering starting the process, having professional support can be vital as you face new physical and emotional challenges. Erin can also help you manage high-risk pregnancies when fertility treatments are successful.

Processing failed treatments

A round of insemination treatments feels like a lot of pressure and is often accompanied by a sense of loss or grief if the outcome you hoped for doesn’t come about. Erin helps you process your profound disappointment and focus on what to do next.

What can I expect from fertility counseling appointments?

You’ll start the process with an initial assessment where you meet Erin and go over your fertility history, current fertility treatments, how you’re coping, and what your family goals are.

A thorough well-person evaluation gives Erin the tools to personalize an effective, compassionate, and education-focused treatment plan. Once she has a full picture of your situation and hopes, she crafts a care plan that may include IUI, fertility medications, talk therapy, or any combination of treatments that will give you the best chance of success.

To start fertility counseling, call Solace Health or request an appointment online today.