This is the psychological intervention in women with fertility problems

The problems when trying to conceive a baby can become experienced in a very intense and generating discomfort, especially in the case of women, whose gender roles are strongly linked to the concept of maternity. In this sense, it is difficult to maintain a dispassionate and objective view of what happens in our lives when we fail to go through all the phases of pregnancy reaching the moment of delivery without problems Birth; Both biological and psychosocial variables play a role in this experience.

In fact, in the same way that the biological characteristics of the body can facilitate the appearance of certain forms of discomfort in a certain context, the Psychological processes also influence the way of dealing with fertility problems in a more or less constructive way, and, therefore, the chances of being able to have a baby.

That's why it's so important psychological intervention in women with fertility problems; If you are interested in knowing what this type of support consists of, keep reading.

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What are the aspects that perinatal psychology addresses in women with infertility problems?

Fertility problems and associated psychological disorders are one of the areas most addressed by perinatal psychology professionals, which is the branch of psychology that is responsible for professionally addressing the problems and needs related to conception, pregnancy, childbirth and the first weeks of raising the baby.

Perinatal psychologists are part of the professionals indicated to treat any type of difficulty when conceiving a child, and In their intervention they use all kinds of strategies, knowledge and techniques adapted to each of their clients and based on the method scientist.

If you are interested in knowing the nature of this type of intervention and what are the main areas that work perinatal psychologists when intervening in women with fertility problems, below you will find a summary.

1. emotional management

The prospect of not being able to have children in the future generates great psychological and emotional discomfort in women who have been trying to have a baby for some time; that is why emotional management is one of the main aspects that are addressed in the consultation of a psychology professional.

Faced with the impossibility of becoming pregnant, many women and their partners may experience pessimistic thoughts and emotions over which they have no control and that affects their mental health in multiple ways.

A common reaction that many women put into practice in this situation is to avoid all kinds of negative emotions that make them suffer, pretending that their infertility problem does not exist.

Perinatal psychological therapy helps women to identify their emotions at all times, to recognize them, accept them and to put into practice a series of strategies that allow them to convert them into more positive thoughts and emotions and adaptive.

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2. Stress Management Training

One of the emotional states in which women in fertility processes find themselves is constant and pervasive stress that affects all aspects of her life, as well as cases of anxiety.

To overcome stress or anxiety that systematically affects the person's mental health, perinatal psychological therapy offers a wide variety of relaxation strategies that can be applied in combination to reduce or eliminate symptoms associated with stress.

Some of these strategies can be relaxation techniques, Mindfulness, psychoeducation, guided meditation, yoga and all kinds of specific training adapted to each client.

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3. Promotion of self-esteem

Self-esteem is one of the fundamental pillars in the mental health of any person and it constitutes one of the aspects that must be worked on with the help of a psychology professional.

When a woman goes through an unsuccessful fertility process, her self-esteem ends up suffering and progressively undermining, especially if motherhood is her biggest dream in life.

There are cases in which women grow up all their lives believing, due to various family pressures or their environment, that motherhood is the only thing that can give value to their lives; In these cases, intense work must be done to change these retrograde approaches and teach to value other aspects of life.

Self-esteem can be improved in many ways, and a wide variety of strategies will be offered at the psychologist's office, techniques and training that will allow each person to improve their self-esteem and assess other perspectives with which self-perceive

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4. Managing feelings of guilt

Many women can develop a strong feeling of guilt at the impossibility of conceiving a son after several failed attempts, and this feeling can be motivated by a wide variety of reasons. Causes. It is about dynamics of irrational thinking that lead to self-sabotage, and which normally have their roots in the internalization of female gender roles.

Some women consider that the inability to get pregnant is their fault and that they are a burden to her husband, which makes them suffer and experience great internal pain. Other causes for which they can be blamed are usually unhealthy habits from the past such as smoking or drinking or the fact of having waited too long to become a mother.

5. Support for couple crises

Going through a fertility process without obtaining the desired results can erode any relationship, no matter how strong the love professed by the couple or the bond between them.

The main couple crises that perinatal psychology professionals address are communication problems in a painful situation, conflicts and arguments, the lack of motivation to continue with the fertility process, fears, doubts and in general any problem that arises in the couple due to the infertility.

6. Support against hormonal changes

Fertility processes are based on the application of measures that produce hormonal changes in the woman's body, which can have a destabilizing psychological effect on an emotional level. Therefore, to counteract it, it is sometimes necessary to carry out a psychological intervention based on emotional management training.

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7. Support in cases of miscarriage

Abortion cases are one of the most devastating experiences that a couple who have been having trouble conceiving can go through. In fact, it gives rise to a psychological duel whose effects can last for months.

In the consultation of a perinatal psychologist these events are also addressed and resources are offered so that both the woman and her partner can overcome the bad experience suffered as soon as possible and satisfactorily.

Are you looking for psychotherapeutic assistance services?

If you are interested in having perinatal psychology or psychotherapy services in general, please contact us. In Cribecca Psychology we will be happy to attend your case.