{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","title":"Can Therapy Improve Your Chances of Getting Pregnant?","description":"Infertility impacts more than just your body, it can take a major toll on your mental health.\n\nIn this episode, we discuss how anxiety, depression, grief, and stress affect patients navigating fertility treatment. They explain when therapy may be enough, when medication should be considered, and why Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is often one of the most effective tools for managing infertility-related stress.\n\nYou'll also learn about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR for trauma, mindfulness techniques, and how setting realistic expectations can help protect your emotional well-being throughout your fertility journey.\n\n00:00 Introduction: Therapy vs. Medication for Fertility Stress\n00:51 When Mental Health Symptoms Require More Support\n01:54 Why Therapy and Medication Together Often Work Best\n02:24 What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?\n04:10 The Importance of Realistic Expectations in Fertility Treatment\n05:51 Can Therapy Improve Pregnancy Outcomes?\n06:25 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Explained\n08:18 How EMDR Helps Process Trauma and Loss\n08:54 Mindfulness for Fertility Stress and Anxiety\n09:26 Biofeedback and Neurofeedback Therapies\n10:02 Which Therapy Works Best for Most Patients?\n11:01 Final Mental Health Advice for Fertility Patients","author_name":"Modern Parenthood with Dr. Dorette Noorhasan","author_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5166978-modern-parenthood-with-dr-dorette-noorhasan","provider_name":"Audioboom","provider_url":"https://audioboom.com","width":480,"height":95,"thumbnail_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/43449699/600x600/c","thumbnail_width":600,"thumbnail_height":600,"html":""}