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.