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Is your work getting in the
way of your infertility treatment? Medical care for
infertility can take a lot of time and can be
stressful, particularly if you work a demanding
schedule. But if having a baby is important to you,
perhaps you need to make space in your busy life
for the treatment necessary for achieving a
pregnancy. Patients who call up and say, "I am
going to be in town on Tuesday, is there anything
you can do for my infertility then?" may need to
shift their focus somewhat from career to
family.
If you aren't your own boss,
you may need to talk to your supervisor about your
situation. The person in charge would probably
appreciate knowing in advance about your need to
take some time off, perhaps unexpectedly. Asking
for help and support from your co-workers is also a
good idea, and is the kind of favor that can be
returned later.
If you are your own boss and
are working 60 hours a week, you may need to have a
talk with yourself. To complete infertility care
successfully and to keep your life sane, your work
may need to take a back seat for a
while.
Infertility care is a kind of
training ground for the turmoil of parenthood. If
you find that office visits for ultrasounds, blood
tests and inseminations take too much time,
consider how your life will change with the demands
of holding and feeding a new baby.
Juggling work and family is a
familiar dilemma for American couples these days.
Having a family will probably alter not only your
work schedule but the rest of your life as well.
Infertility care is just the first step along that
path.
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