The fertility journey is often riddled with emotional highs and lows. When a patient sets goals and creates a vision for their journey, it can help to give them the courage to keep going amidst disappointments and uncertainties. Creating a positive vision for one’s fertility journey can increase feelings of empowerment and restore hope when needed. Moreover, a person’s psychological well-being has been found to be instrumental in supporting fertility, even increasing their chances of conception. When a patient is feeling relaxed and hopeful, the brain will signal to the rest of the body that it is safe, healthy, and productive.
Benefits of Fertility Visualization:
- Minimized Anxiety - visualization is a great way to release stress and By focusing on the positive, a patient can release some of the struggles and stressors that are beyond their control.
- Heightened Productivity - fertility visualization can be a game changer. It can help the patient simplify their routines and eliminate aspects of their life that are Visualization can help in re-committing to the fertility journey by focusing on the end goal.
- Elevated Confidence - being able to “picture” reaching goals and conquering obstacles, can fuel and energize a patient. Fertility visualization can also be used as a reminder to engage in self-care. When facing hardships and unknowns, it is crucial to continue to invest in thoughts and feelings outside of the issue at hand.
- Increased Resilience - visualization can be a secret weapon when doubts and negativity feel By overcoming challenges, real and imagined, resilience and confidence build. Taking the time to recognize accomplishments can be a powerful and strengthening tool.
Creating a fertility vision board can also be fun and compelling. A vision board is a collection of words, phrases, and images that collectively express a vision or goal. As couples go through the fertility process, it is easy to get caught up in the day-to-day and lose focus on the ultimate goal. A vision board can serve as an encouraging, tangible reminder of where they hope to be at the end of their journey.
No matter where you find yourself on your fertility journey, Repromed Fertility is here to help. We want nothing more than to make your family's vision a reality! Reach out for a consultation today!
Dr. Anil Pinto is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and the subspecialty of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Pinto has a special interest in the treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), recurrent pregnancy loss, and advanced reproductive technologies, such as IVF.