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Infertility, Miscarriage, and Infant Loss
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Struggling with infertility and miscarriage is a great burden for couples, especially when they so deeply desire to live out their vocation to welcome the gift of children from God. All may seem hopeless. In moments such as these, remember that despite infertility, couples "can have a married life that is filled with love and meaning." (From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), see Married Love and the Gift of Life)
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Infertility SupportInfertility can be a painful and lonely experience, especially for Catholic couples hoping to live the fullness of their marriage by sharing in God’s creative love through childbearing. Although you may feel very isolated during this time, you are not alone or forgotten in your suffering. Your lives can be a uniquely beautiful and fruitful witness to the meaning and richness of marriage even in the midst of this challenging trial.
Please take advantage of the resources below to help you navigate this difficult season. For information on upcoming events or to be put in touch with a priest or resource person, please contact the Office of Marriage, Family and Respect Life: -
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jschmidtdiosteub.orgDirector, Office of Marriage, Family and Respect Life -
hkeimigdiosteub.orgCoordinator of Respect Life and Family Life Activities
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ResourcesSprings in the Desert is a Catholic ministry which accompanies those struggling with infertility by providing a place of respite and solidarity through blog posts, retreats and virtual events, and a podcast.
The Fruitful Hollow is a Catholic infertility resource and community providing support for those who struggle with infertility through blog posts, monthly resources, and mentorship ministry.
Organic Conceptions offers a program to assist couples with optimizing emotional health during their journey through infertility to parenthood.
Restorative Reproductive Medicine provides treatment options for infertility, miscarriage, and hormonal conditions through both medical and surgical. -
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If someone you know is experiencing infertility, take a look at these resources to learn more about how you can support them in this difficult season.
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Church Teachings Related to Reproductive TechnologyCatholic Church Teachings: The USCCB provides a compilation of Church documents, articles, and other resources regarding the teachings of the Catholic Church related to treatment of infertility.
Catholic Teaching on IVF explained in this video by Father Mike Schmitz.
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Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss SupportRed Bird Ministries is a Catholic grief support ministry serving individuals and couples who have experienced the loss of a child from pregnancy through adulthood.
Catholic Miscarriage Support provides practical, spiritual, and emotional support resources for couples experiencing miscarriage or stillbirth.
Annual Mass of Remembrance: Offered by Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton, this Mass is offered in two locations (Steubenville and Marietta) for those who have suffered the loss of a child. -
Keep InformedWe don’t have a separate email list for each ministry, but you can keep informed about all our events and activities (such as the Mass of Remembrance) by signing up for our newsletter and take action list. Learn more here.
