Contemplating Parenthood
Thinking about becoming a parent can be a very exciting, but daunting time in any individual’s life.
Common worries may include having difficulties conceiving or for others, depending on their own childhood experiences, there may be fears about not being a ‘good enough’ parent. Yet others may already be aware of the obstacles to getting and staying pregnant owing to a history of perinatal loss, or long term medical issues. For same sex couples, there may be concerns about creating supportive networks in which to raise a child, or indeed how to negotiate the legal and medical processes around becoming parents.
Commonly individuals and couples may seek psychological support for a wide range of issues at this time including
Considering another baby after previous birth or perinatal trauma
Coming to terms with male or female issues around infertility
Secondary infertility and the wish for another child
Sexual issues that may arise when trying to get pregnant
Primary or secondary tokophobia eg fear of getting pregnant and giving birth
Thinking about getting pregnant with a known history of severe or enduring mental health issues eg bipolar affective disorder, puerperal psychosis and medication
Starting and stopping fertility treatments
Becoming parents via surrogacy or donor conception including same sex couples and single parents by choice
Work with Parenthood In Mind
You can contact us directly to make an initial appointment or have your GP or health professional refer you also.
You can get in contact by email, phone or by filling in our online enquiry form.