Patient Counseling
patient counseling
When you embark on assisted reproductive treatment (ART) you may experience many different emotions, from joy and excitement to grief and disappointment. Our experienced counselor psychologists are available before, during and after your fertility treatment, whenever you feel you need further support. Our services include:
Pre-treatment counseling.
Supportive counseling.
Donor and surrogacy counseling.
Support groups.
This comprehensive counseling service is available for current patients, those considering assisted reproductive treatment (ART), and past patients who would like further support. Our counseling team is experienced in helping men and women deal with difficult circumstances and emotions. We would encourage you to take positive steps through counseling so you can feel more in control of your treatment, emotions, physical health and relationships.
Our supportive fertility counseling can help you:
Prepare for fertility treatments, and explore the options and implications when making decisions about starting, changing or stopping treatments
Deal with the emotional impact of treatment.
Work on relationship issues that may arise as a result of treatment or may be affecting your treatment.
Cope with unsuccessful treatment cycles or pregnancy losses.
Develop coping strategies for dealing with other people’s pregnancies, births, and children.
Deal with the reactions of families, friends and work colleagues.
Explore ways to help you feel more in control.
Manage the anxieties of pregnancy and preparation for parenthood.
Deal with the specific issues related to donor treatment cycles and surrogacy.