Relaxation

Don’t push yourself or your partner to socialize with friends or family that are pregnant or have small children.
Don’t blame yourself or your spouse, or search for reasons why infertility happened to you.
Give yourself permission to say “no,” without feeling guilty.
Schedule frequent special nights out with your partner or a friend that you feel comfortable with.
Take time off if your schedule is busy and do something special for yourself.
Try to look at situations with a positive outlook rather than a negative one.
Explain and educate family and friends about infertility or have someone do it for you.
Practice relaxation techniques daily.
Bring a portable CD or MP-3 player to aide in relaxation for treatment and procedures.

	Tips for Relaxation Don’t push yourself or your partner to socialize with friends or family that are pregnant or have small children. Don’t blame yourself or your spouse, or search for reasons why infertility happened to you. Give yourself permission to say “no,” without feeling guilty. Schedule frequent special nights out with your partner or a friend that you feel comfortable with. Take time off if your schedule is busy and do something special for yourself. Try to look at situations with a positive outlook rather than a negative one. Explain and educate family and friends about infertility or have someone do it for you. Practice relaxation techniques daily. Bring a portable CD or MP-3 player to aide in relaxation for treatment and procedures.

Tips for Relaxation