mindful strategies for fertility treatment and early pregnancy
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Mindful strategies for fertility treatment and early pregnancy
Donna Barnekow
Registered Nurse and Midwife
Counsellor
Hypnotherapist
Founder of The Conceiving Mind
"After enduring years of infertility and IVF, I
have a great appreciation of the emotional
impact it can have on our lives. I
understand how hard it is to try and
manage your diet, exercise, work, social
life and relationships while trying to
absorb all the science of treatment and
somehow still stay relaxed."
Balancing the Mindset
Overwhelm
Career & financial impacts
Poor lifestyle choices
Work
Control of emotions
Work
Greater perspective
Dr Alice Domar Associate Professor
Obstetrics/Gynaecology and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School
Executive Director The Domar Centre for Mind Body Health, Boston
Director Mind Body Services, Boston IVF
Senior Staff Psychologist, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre
Dr Herbert Benson US Professor
Cardiologist
Author
Founder of Harvard’s Mind/Body Institute
The Researchers
The Relaxation Response
The Relaxation Response takes
away the need to ‘force’ your
mind into thinking a certain way,
it’s more of a ‘non-thought’ state
where the noise of any thoughts
or worries are quietened, allowing
the nervous system a break and
counteracting the fight/flight
response.FI
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SPO
NSE RELAXATIO
NRESPO
NSE
Heart Rate
Breathing Rate
Blood Pressure
Stress Hormones
Muscle Tension
Heart Rate
Breathing Rate
Blood Pressure
Stress Hormones
Muscle Tension
The Conceiving Mind The Complete Program
MODULE 8Exercise during fertility
treatment and pregnancy
MODULE 7Something for the guys
Introduction
MODULE 1The Mind Body Connection
MODULE 9A negative pregnancy test
and early loss
MODULE 4Intrauterine Insemination
MODULE 6The two week wait
MODULE 2Coping with the emotions of fertility treatment
MODULE 3Ovulation Induction Treatment
MODULE 5Full Stimulation IVF Cycle
MODULE 10Early pregnancy
The Conceiving Mind The Complete Program
TREATMENT 1OI
Additional Module:Module 3Ovulation Induction Treatment
TREATMENT 3OI AND IUI
Additional Modules:Module 3Ovulation Induction TreatmentModule 4Intrauterine Insemination
TREATMENT 2IUI
Additional Module:Module 4Intrauterine Insemination
TREATMENT 4IVF
Additional Module:Module 5Full Stimulation IVF Cycle
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The Conceiving Mind Program is made up of core modules, with additional modules, depending on the type of treatment.
Other Features
These relaxation audio tracks and videos help with preparing for a cycle and can be used for sleep, or before, during and after procedures
Body Preparation Strength and Perspective Body Scan
Embryo Transfer Progressive Muscle Relaxation Healing White LightMini Break Mastering Self
Injections
Common Questions & Anxieties
How much can I exercise?
Why do I need to take progesterone?
How can my partner be more involved?
How can I tell my friends and family?
When is Day 1 of my cycle? I have spotting what can I do?
What are the side effects of the medications?
When do I find out if I’m pregnant?
Help! I’m scared of needles, what can I do?
The Conceiving Mind The Complete Program
Knowledge about the world of fertility treatment in a self -paced, non-confrontational way, that
complements medical advice
Physical, mental, and emotional preparation for their cycle
Perspective and a sense of control over the intense emotions
Strategies and tools to apply throughout each stage of their cycle and beyond
Resilience to withstand the physical and emotional demands of treatment
Optimising the mind and body for a healthy pregnancy
