Infertility treatment can be emotionally difficult for patients. It is important to find ways to take care of yourself during treatment. Today is the day to make yourself a priority and do things that make you feel more balanced.
• Start the day with a healthy breakfast. Consider planning the other meals for your day so that you are more likely to continue making healthy food choices throughout the day.
• Schedule your day so that you have time to exercise and time to relax. Being active and being restful are both important ways for our body to cope with stress.
• Have conversations with people who make you feel good about yourself and your situation. Healthy, positive relationships are important in supporting people through difficult times.
• Try deep breathing or relaxation techniques before bedtime to help you sleep better. Make sure that your sleep environment is peaceful since sleep is a critical time for our body to restore its energy levels.
The Fertility Center offers counseling to help our patients explore ways to approach treatment in a healthy way. Counseling is available at no additional cost for patients at any point in their fertility journey. Feel free to call the Grand Rapids office and schedule an appointment.
Submitted by Kristin Blackwell, LMSW (May, 2011)
