Kindly tell me the ways to stay away from depression due to failure in conceiving.

Question

Hello doctor,

I have been trying for a baby for the last eight months. The monthly disappointments are driving me crazy. I feel so low and like a total failure. How do I ensure that I do not spiral into depression? My husband is supportive and encouraging, but I end up crying each time I see or hear news of a baby.

Answer 1

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You should, first of all, reassure yourself that if you will have sexual intercourse in a relaxed and stress-free mind then this will yield the best results. If you will do sexual intercourse in anticipation of the baby then you will remain stressed and this will make negative results. Stress can also be a cause for poor fertility. You should spend more time in foreplay with your husband. Have more sexual encounter during a fertile period of the menstrual cycle that is during 12th to 16th day of the cycle (the first day of the cycle is the first day of bleeding). Keep your both legs up while you will remain lying down after ejaculation. This will prevent the leakage of semen. Remain in this position for around 5 to 10 minutes after sex. This will also help you a lot. Just do not lose your confidence. Just keep one thing in mind that you are healthy and you will have a baby without many issues. Try to spend more time in doing constructive activities. Avoid spending more time on the internet because this increases stress. Light exercise in the evening too will lift up your mood. Do not get irritated on your family members which could happen in depression. This will help you. If needed, visit a psychiatrist for help.