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Infertility and Miscarriages

 For young couples who want children, it can be difficult when those children don't come. 

In this TedTalk, Rachel Moon talks about her experience with infertility. She talks about how it made her feel like a failure as a woman and even isolated in some ways. Even when she had a successful embryo, the implantation failed. She knew there were other options, such as adoption and an egg donor, but it was an emotional journey to decide how to move forward with having a child.

Getting pregnant is just one step, however. Several years ago, I recall watching a set of videos, each made by one of two partners after an unexpected miscarriage that turned into a medical disaster. They shared how they had been so excited to become parents, and they struggled with the grief of losing that opportunity.

Verywell Family writes, "research indicates that between 10% and 20% of people with a medically confirmed pregnancy will end in miscarriage" (2022). These miscarriages are a silent sort of pain that many women and families face. 


If infertility or grief is something you have experienced, consider seeking professional help to guide you through your grief. Know you are not alone in facing these hardships. If it is something a friend or loved one is experiencing, seek to be supportive and empathetic.

The Matter of Adoption

When infertility persists or couples face repeat miscarriages, adoption is a topic that is readily pushed onto the table. While it can take some time to work grief before arriving to a place where couples are ready to consider adoption, it is an option that may be worth exploring. There is a lot of information regarding adoption and things to consider, but to begin learning more, visit the following page: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/adoption-and-foster-care/Pages/Questions-About-Adoption.aspx.

Reference

Danielsson, K. (25 Oct. 2022). Making Sense of Miscarriage Statistics. Verywell Family. https://www.verywellfamily.com/making-sense-of-miscarriage-statistics-2371721



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