Infertility is hard on so many levels. Lack of control, the feeling of being let down by one’s body impacts self-esteem and confidence. One of the most challenging aspects of the infertility experience is dealing with the emotional ups and downs relating to medical treatment, the uncertainty about the future, and the challenge of having to make difficult treatment decisions.
Infertility is hard on so many levels. Lack of control, the feeling of being let down by one’s body impacts self-esteem and confidence. One of the most challenging aspects of the infertility experience is dealing with the emotional ups and downs relating to medical treatment, the uncertainty about the future, and the challenge of having to make difficult treatment decisions.
In a 2000 study, Dr. Alice Domar found that infertile women who went through a ten-week program of relaxation training, cognitive restructuring, and stress management demonstrated significant reductions in anxiety, depression, anger and fatigue. Furthermore, within one year, 55% of program graduates had a pregnancy that resulted in a baby. This compared to only 20% of the control group, who did not take the course.
Drs. Miltenberger and Liland have received specialized training in Mind/Body medicine to help you acquire the skills to navigate this difficult journey. Dr. Miltenberger has been personally trained by Dr. Alice Domar, of Harvard Medical School and The Domar Center, bringing back to our practice the most specialized skills to treat infertility.
Drs. Miltenberger and Liland have received specialized training in Mind/Body medicine to help you acquire the skills to navigate this difficult journey. Dr. Miltenberger has been personally trained by Dr. Alice Domar, of Harvard Medical School and The Domar Center, bringing back to our practice the most specialized skills to treat infertility.