Patient Counseling
Finding out that you have a fertility problem and the subsequent treatment, can be a stressful experience for you and your partner. Shukan Hospital has always had a strong reputation for our caring and supportive approach to patients going through fertility treatment…
Patient Counseling
Finding out that you have a fertility problem and the subsequent treatment, can be a stressful experience for you and your partner. Shukan Hospital has always had a strong reputation for our caring and supportive approach to patients going through fertility treatment. We know how difficult it can be, so we try to look after your emotional as well as your physical needs. A free, professional and confidential counselling service is available to you at any time before, during and after treatment.
Our experienced counsellors and psychologists are available before, during and after your fertility treatment, whenever you feel you need further support. Our services include:
- Pre-treatment counselling
- Supportive counselling
- Donor and surrogacy counselling, and
- Support groups
What it means?
Our Counsellor will ask you about your background, your history of infertility, the effects of infertility on you and how you have managed the stresses of infertility to date. The kinds of issues, which often come up for couples include:
- dealing with the emotional rollercoaster ride;
- coping with other peoples’ pregnancies and children;
- how/if to tell family/friends/colleagues;
- managing stress;
- relationship difficulties with partner, family and/or friends; and
- moving towards consideration of other options e.g. egg donation, adoption.
Infertility is often difficult to manage, and is exacerbated when it is prolonged, when there isn’t family or social support at hand, when there are other major stresses in your life, or when you have had other losses. The counsellor’s role is to provide a framework for you to explore your thoughts and feelings, to enhance your coping strategies, and to anticipate and assist in managing IVF treatment stresses.