It’s National Infertility Awareness Week, (NIAW), April 23-29th, 2023!
Infertility is a very painful struggle and chances are, you know someone who is struggling to get pregnant and have a baby.
1 in 8 couples has trouble getting pregnant or holding onto a pregnancy. But, in general, we are completely uninformed about how to best provide emotional support for our loved ones during this painful time.
In honor of this week being Infertility awareness week, I wanted to share some Dos and Don’ts for those of you who may know a good friend or family member struggling to have a baby.
13 Ways to Support a Loved One Struggling with Infertility
- Listen without judgment – Let them share their feelings and concerns without feeling like you’re judging them.
- Show empathy and understanding – Try to put yourself in their shoes and understand how difficult their journey must be while they struggle to grow the family of their dreams.
- Avoid giving unsolicited advice – Unless they ask for it, try not to give advice on what they should do.
- Be there for them – Offer your support whenever they need it, whether that’s a listening ear or a shoulder to cry on.
- Educate yourself – Try to learn about infertility and the struggles they may be facing so you can better understand their situation.
- Check-in on them regularly – Let them know you care and are thinking about them regularly.
- Offer practical help – Offer to do tasks like cooking, cleaning, or running errands to help alleviate their stress.
- Be sensitive with questions – Avoid asking insensitive questions about their struggle to get pregnant.
- Offer to accompany them to appointments – Offer to go with them to fertility appointments or to sit with them during treatments.
- Celebrate the milestones – Be supportive and celebrate with them when they have positive milestones or results.
- Respect their privacy – Keep their journey confidential unless they choose to share it.
- Stay positive and hopeful – Encourage them to stay hopeful and positive about their future— it really matters.
- Remember that everyone’s journey is different – Recognize that infertility is a unique and individual journey for each person, and be supportive of their experience.
Click here to learn more or to see how you can get involved in supporting NIAW!
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This is a limited-time offer, from TODAY through April 29, 2023, and I only have 8 spaces available so don’t wait!
This is available THIS WEEK only, so if you or someone you know is struggling to have a baby… sign-up now or forward this email to someone who needs the support.
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