{"id":39445,"date":"2025-06-23T12:58:51","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T10:58:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/the-impact-of-infertility-on-couples\/"},"modified":"2025-09-30T14:18:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T12:18:10","slug":"tips-infertility-at-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/tips-infertility-at-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for coping with infertility at Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christmas is a time when we take stock of everything we have done and everything we have left to do, we value the goals we have achieved, and we analyse what we have not been able to achieve. And all this is combined with the Christmas atmosphere of excitement and hope, in which family values, reunions and celebrations with family and friends take precedence. At this time of year, the longing for not having achieved pregnancy<\/strong>, and adding another year of infertility<\/strong>, can sadden us more than at other times of the year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If undergoing assisted reproduction treatment already involves a high level of stress, fear and anxiety, having had previous failed attempts and the extra pressure of this time of year can lead us to feel overwhelmed by feelings of frustration, anger, guilt and even the need to avoid social gatherings and isolate ourselves. It is at times like these, when we are asked, \u2018When are you going to get pregnant?\u2019, that we need to be most psychologically prepared to deal with these uncomfortable questions and have as enjoyable a Christmas as possible.<\/p>\n

4 psychological tips for coping infertility at Christmas<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To this end, we are going to suggest a series of tips to add to our emotional toolkit at this time of year:<\/p>\n

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  1. Understand the process<\/strong><\/span>.
    \nAssisted reproduction treatment is a set of procedures aimed at achieving pregnancy despite the initial difficulties of natural conception. It requires the coordination of a multidisciplinary team (gynaecologists, embryologists, geneticists, nurses and psychologists) and involves treatments and deadlines. Without a doubt, understanding what fertility treatment involves and having the support of your clinic and your healthcare professionals are the best guarantee for achieving your goal of motherhood<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  2. A \u2018long-distance runner\u2019 mentality<\/strong><\/span>.
    \nOnce we are clear that we are on the right path, we must understand that a positive pregnancy result may not be immediate, but that every step towards our goal is important. Having sufficient cognitive flexibility will help us to adapt our habits and behaviours, adjust our expectations and know how to manage treatments, moments of uncertainty, waiting for results or unexpected changes. Adjust your expectations and focus on taking each step well; having confidence in ourselves and in our process is essential.<\/li>\n
  3. Emotional oasis<\/strong><\/span>.
    \n– Christmas, reunions, summarising a whole year to someone else in five minutes… It leads us to dwell on what is (not) there and not appreciate the efforts of the rest of the year. And when faced with indiscreet or downright uncomfortable questions (When are you having children?), we are overcome by a \u2018roller coaster of emotions\u2019 that is difficult to escape. Learning to manage them instead of always avoiding them will allow us to enjoy our own space of tranquillity and control, keeping any circumstances that affect us at bay.
    \n– Understand that they may ask, and that it is normal to feel uncomfortable inside because it is an important issue for you that you are working on, but be aware that you can choose how much to be there, how to act and how much to explain. If you decide to say, \u2018I’m working on it,\u2019 or \u2018It’s a New Year’s resolution,\u2019 that’s fine, as is deciding not to give any further explanation and thanking them for their interest. Remember that in most cases they are not judging you; these are set phrases that indicate interest in you, and any other professional, personal or relationship achievements will also be a source of shared happiness.<\/li>\n
  4. New Year’s resolutions<\/strong><\/span>.
    \nWithout a doubt, the best way to focus on \u2018achievements\u2019 and not on discouragement and negativity is to set goals for the new year. Being clear about our objectives, putting ourselves in the best hands and being consistent will help us face the different situations that lie ahead with the best expectations. Managing ourselves psychologically and emotionally will be key not only on an individual level but also for our relationship.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Consult our emotional support unit<\/a>, where you will have psychological support from psychologists from the very beginning. And allow yourself to enjoy the little things: dinner, watching a film, a trip with your partner, going for a walk, etc. Adopt healthy habits such as exercise, healthy eating and good rest, and trust in yourself. Value that fighting spirit that characterises you, which is not incompatible with learning to rest and pace yourself in order to recover your energy and spirits.<\/p>\n

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    Araceli Ortega Mart\u00ednez \u2013 Psic\u00f3loga<\/strong>\u00a0Ortega Psicolog\u00eda, gabinete colaborador asociado a URE Centro Gutenberg<\/p>\n

    www.ortegapsicologia.es<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Today we give you 4 psychological tips to face fertility situations in the best possible emotional state. These tips are brought to you by one of our best psychologists, an experienced professional in the sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":36721,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[497,501,537],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-39445","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fertility-problems","category-lifestyle-and-fertility-en","category-miscellaneous"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39445","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=39445"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39445\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40207,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39445\/revisions\/40207"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36721"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39445"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=39445"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=39445"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}