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Are you thinking of becoming pregnant? Are you feeling pressured to start a family by those around you but you are unsure? Are you recovering from a loss (perhaps of a previous pregnancy or of a parent) that is making the decision to get pregnant more difficult? Are you having trouble conceiving and are experiencing a roller coaster of emotions?
Counselling during the pre-conception phase can help you reach a state of clarity and acceptance that may make your passage through this time a little bit easier. Many people struggle during this time with issues about relationships with their parents, their partners, and themselves. Sometimes the opportunity to explore these issues with an objective, non-judgemental counsellor can be the key to helping you move forward.
Here are some examples of the types of issues that people face which lead them to seek pre-conception counselling. This is not an exhaustive list – you may see yourself in some of these quotes or you may be experiencing completely different issues. Either way, please give me a call and we can talk about how I can help get you started on the path to a more fulfilling and positive experience.
"My partner and I would like to have children, but I am having trouble making the commitment to getting pregnant. I have a very difficult relationship with my mother and I think I am scared to become a mother myself"
"My wife really wants to have a baby, but I don't think this is the right time for us. I am enjoying my life the way it is and I don't feel ready to be a father yet. My wife is very angry with me and our relationship is really suffering"
"I experienced a miscarriage 2 years ago and now I think I am ready to try to get pregnant again. But I am really scared that I might lose another baby and this is causing me a lot of worry and anxiety"
“My partner and I have been trying unsuccessfully to get pregnant for the past 2 years. The disappointment and pressure is getting too much for me to handle and I just need someone to talk to" |
