What if the happiest moment of your life also ignited the deepest fears you never expected?
For thousands of individuals and couples journeying through infertility, the moment those two pink lines appear on a pregnancy test is nothing short of miraculous. But as Felicia’s story in Psychology Today reveals, that joy often comes tangled with fear, guilt, and the daunting challenge of trusting your body after years of heartbreak (read more here).
Why Is Pregnancy After Infertility Emotionally Complex?
If you’ve experienced infertility, you already know it’s a roller-coaster of hope and despair. So when pregnancy finally happens, the brain, having been through so much emotional trauma, triggers conflicting feelings:
- Joy and relief: After years of trying, relief floods your system.
- Fear and anxiety: Will this pregnancy last? What if loss strikes again?
- Guilt:
