Understanding Infertility

Struggling to become pregnant or carry a baby to term can bring grief, isolation, guilt, and relationship stress. The cycle of hope and disappointment can deeply affect mental health. Connecting with a supportive community and seeking trusted care can make a significant difference during this journey.

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Infertility is a loss. It's the loss of a dream. It's the loss of an assumed future. And like every loss, it will be grieved.

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Resource List

American Society for Reproductive Medicine MGH Center for Women's Mental Health Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology National Fertility Association Office of Women's Health The Art of Infertility Infertility for Women of Color

Books

Conquering Infertility, by Domar & Kelly (2002)

Coping with Infertility, Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss, by Amy Wenzel (2014)

Infertility Counseling: A Comprehensive Handbook for Clinicians, by Burns and Covington

Motherhood Reimagined: When Becoming a Mother Doesn't Go as Planned, by Kowalski

Your Future Family: The Essential Guide to Assisted Reproduction, by Bergman

The Infertility Workbook, by Barbara Blitzer

988: Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

If you are feeling vulnerable or suicidal or are worried about someone, call 988, the national number for all mental health, substance use, and suicide crises. For more information on this lifeline, visit

Alabama Department of Mental Health website.

Florence, AL

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