From the beginning, patients have to accept and assimilate the fact that motherhood may be different from that of other women. This is when the first doubts, fears and worries begin.
It is at this point that the role of the psychologist comes into play, as he or she has the opportunity to offer patients support and accompaniment during these difficult moments. Not only do they intervene at the beginning of any fertility treatment, but they also accompany them throughout the process. They help to understand emotions that arise along the way, such as fears, uncertainty about the outcome, anxiety generated by recurring thoughts about doing well, feelings of guilt, etc.
Women and/or couples go through difficult processes and situations that are emotionally draining, due to the many important decisions that have to be made during the process. Therefore, it is not only complicated for them, but they also experience it and suffer from it.
All these worries, fears and frustrations can lead to anxiety or stress and in certain cases can lead to postpartum depression. To avoid this, we can work on these situations that give rise to anxiety and stress by identifying the emotion and the way it manifests itself. Dialogue, active listening and relaxation techniques can be used.
The result of being able to work on the situation that generates anxiety/stress through these techniques is that patients can experience the treatment from a more relaxed perspective.
In conclusion, psychological support in assisted reproduction processes favours the wellbeing of the woman and/or couple. It helps to minimise the negative effects of situations that generate discomfort, providing a response at each stage of the fertility process.
