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Infertility

"Be still and know that I am God" (D&C 101:16).

There are those married couples that are faced with the challenge of not being able bear their own children. This results in great disappointment, frustration, anger, guilt, and loss. Infertility can be the result of many different situations. Infertility may result from a health condition of both or either spouse. Regardless of the situation, all deserve understanding, compassion, and support. Judging childless couples unfairly can result in stereotypes, isolation, and greater feelings of guilt.


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Featured articles:
"I Longed to Be a Mother"
Tamara shares the struggles and frustrations she faced in dealing with the frustration and pain of infertility. Through a greater understanding of the Atonement of Christ she was able to find peace.
Ilich, Tamara A.
"Our Struggle to Be Fruitful"
After seven years of disappointments, we began to wonder if we could ever have children. Brother Harrison gives insight into the struggles of inferitility and how adoption blessed their lives.
Harrison, Alan D.


Additional articles:
"Being Sensitive to Couples without Children" Shaw, Ana Nelson
"I Yearned for a Baby" Christensen, Janet Nelson
"Just the Two of Us for Now" Kapp, Ardeth G.
"So, How Many Children Do You Have?" Evers, Craig T.
"The More the Merrier" Johnson, Lisa A.
"Unable to Have Children" Kapp, Ardeth G.
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