| Many couples are struggling with infertility and | | | | your own disposal and some of these groups give |
| miscarriage issues. However, they are not alone. | | | | their services for free though donations from time to |
| Medical institutions, concerned professionals and | | | | time are highly appreciated and put into good use. |
| religious communities aside from family and friends | | | | One recognizes and accepts the need for these |
| are ready to extend a helping hand. Most of these | | | | groups when the following conditions set in: |
| professionals or concerned individuals and pastoral | | | | 1. When the feeling of sadness, despair and |
| communities join their hands together to form | | | | depression haunt you for a long period of time |
| Infertility Support Groups. | | | | 2. The sudden change of appetite from the usual |
| The prospect of starting all over again and picking up | | | | 3. The change in sleeping habits |
| the pieces are not dim but rather, there are silver | | | | 4. The feeling of anxious worrying and agitations |
| linings on every dark clouded situation and the | | | | 5. Panic attacks regarding issues of infertility, |
| options are within one's reach with these infertility | | | | miscarriages or child loss |
| support groups available at one's disposal and of your | | | | 6. The persistent feeling of guilt |
| own choosing. The following groups are classified as | | | | 7. Lethargic change of attitude towards usual |
| Institutional, offered by the medical facility after fully | | | | activities |
| qualifying one to undergo treatment and medical | | | | 8. Irritability, feelings of frustration and anger |
| procedures during prenatal and postnatal evaluations. | | | | 9. Thoughts of death or dying |
| Such services are offered and manned by their own | | | | 10. Loss of rewarding relationships and feeling you'd |
| professional staff. There is also the Sectoral support | | | | rather be alone |
| group that offers the coping skills, management of | | | | These conditions are not permanent but are mere |
| infertility stress, education and spiritual enhancement. | | | | stepping stones that will open doors to a brighter |
| Lastly, the Personal Support groups that prepare you | | | | future and meaningful life that these infertility support |
| to deal with one's self guilt, depression and rebuilding | | | | groups aim to instill the hope, encouragement and |
| family ties and personal relationships. | | | | healing process from within. |
| All these Infertility Support Groups are available at | | | | |