Not getting pregnant when you are ready to become a parent can be discouraging, frustrating, and very upsetting. Infertility or suspected infertility is often a terrible shock, bringing lots of self-doubt. You may wonder, “What does this mean for me?”, “what did I do wrong?”, or “where do we go from here?” Wanting a baby when your body isn’t cooperating can be confusing and distressing. Counselling can help you figure out a path forward. Counsellors are trained to provide warm and non-judgemental support, whether you want to acknowledge feelings of loss and anger, reduce your stress and anxiety, develop a strategy to move ahead, or help you maintain your relationship. In counselling, you can explore your feelings safely, learn to avoid shame and blame, learn decision-making tools, and decide who to tell (and how!). Find your calm resilience.

Mary Munro, MA, RCC
www.marymunro.ca