Infertility And Marriage

Infertility is something that affects millions of people around the globe, yes people not just women but men too. Infertility can be a heart breaking issue for couples and can leak into other facets of a couples lives and relationship. Sadly infertility in either part of a couple often leads to a relationship breaking down and can end in a break up or divorce. This does not have to be the case however, not all infertility is untreatable and even if you do have an untreatable form understanding infertility and knowing other options can help to preserve your relationship. The key to any kind of power over infertility and the negative things it can cause is knowledge. You must arm yourself with as much knowledge as possible to find

I was shocked when I first heard I was pregnant. I had recently drifted away from the first cherished, writing husband like a weathered plastic bottle drifting into the ocean. It was a simple good bye; we both knew it would not work out. Five years after the first marriage, I was adamant about finding another person to share my struggles professionally. I felt lonely, suddenly reminded of my nomadic life – my seasonal commute between rural

The study utilized a phenomenological research methodology to study the impact infertility has had on the couples lives. This method provides a clear portrayal of the meaning of parenthood for couples, the dynamics of relationships, and the thoughts and how the self is impacted by infertility.

The author’s family is very similar to other two parent, child rearing families other than the decrease in socialization from living in a very rural community where there are no other children to socialize with. The family assimilates into the community well as the author is involved with teaching classes to the local first responders and the family is very close to the few neighbors that they have. The family manages daily living one day at a time by working as a team and dividing the household tasks between the author and her husband, for example if the author cooks the husband does the dishes and vice versa, this generally works out well however there is usually friendly arguments about who gets to cook. The roles have had to get a bit more flexible with the author now attending school and household tasks have moved down the priority list a notch. Marriage, parents, and lover relationships are all viewed as a team effort with lots of give and take and a strong emphasis on compromise. For birth control the author’s husband has a vasectomy. The family copes with stressful life events by communicating; one strength that the family utilizes well is incorporating

According to the cliché rhyme,“First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage.” What happens, though, if the “baby in the baby carriage” never comes to fruition? Millions of couples struggle with infertility every year. Despite relentless effort and sometimes even therapy, many relationships become strained by the curse of sterility. Both partners in a childless (yet child-wanting) couple feel the tension of the struggle to become parents. One literature-based couple that struggles with infertility is Shakespeare’s Macbeths. Both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth yearn for a child and react to their unsuccessful attempts at becoming parents in psychologically understandable ways.

When originally selecting this topic, I thought that infertility would have an immense strain on the couple’s relationship. In Luk & Loke’s (2015) study though, they found the effects on marital relationships inconclusive. Curious to see if any studies did have conclusive evidence, I searched specifically for evidence on marital relationships and infertility. Many studies only examined the relationship heath for couples receiving infertility treatment. One study (Holter, Anderheim, Bergh, and Möller, 2006) found couples to be stable and well-adjusted. However, this study only examined the relationship after the first round of IVF. Another study (Repokari et al., 2007) found couples to have no relationship issues, however it only examined patients who received successful assisted reproductive techniques.

The couple who I interviewed for this paper volunteered after a social media post was made asking for a couple who would be willing to help. I will reference the couple by their initials throughout the paper. The husband’s initials are C. P., and A. P. are his wife’s initials.

Infertility carry’s a “silent stigma” as it has no visible outward physical signs; therefore it is important that nurses are mindful of the vocabulary and assumptions they make when working with childless female clients. Gray et al. (2014) acknowledged that nurses are uniquely situated to assist with the emotional and psychological effects of treatment, as they are often the primary contact for patients undergoing infertility treatments. Nurses can assist these women is by facilitating the access to trained psychological counselors; counselling services have been found to improve quality of life, and decrease symptoms of depression for women undergoing infertility treatments (Gray et al., 2014). In addition, it is important that nurses take

I began to accompany my mom when she went to pray for family friends, and also when she would go volunteer at events that took place at our church. I met different people from diverse backgrounds who had gone through different tragedies. Through prayers people who had lost a loved a one, or lost hope in bad situation in life had gained new hope once again. It was a beautiful thing to see others experience. We were all so different, but yet so similar when it came to our faith in God. That same faith has helped maintain a positive mentality, and always look towards the bright side in difficult situations within my communities. That faith has become an important part of who I am today. It has helped me immerse myself into trying new things such as helping people and becoming an involved member within my

Multitudes of people live with the negative idea that half of marriages fail and end in divorce. In reality, the divorce rate has never even been close to such discouraging statistics. When young newlyweds are bombarded with these false statistics, they lose hope and use it as an excuse to give up when their marriage goes through a rough patch. In contrast, researchers should focus more on the positive aspects and give couples hope. Hope can produce a lasting impact on marriage and can help them thrive. A woman

Infertility is a medical diagnosis that affects millions of couples each year. This medical diagnosis has been around for centuries. Reasons for infertility range from simple issues to more complex with both partners being affected. Around 1980’s medical procedures began in the Unites States for treatment. Since then there has been major advancement in infertility (Infertility United States, 1982).

Another myth about infertility is that it is a female problem. In reality, male factor infertility is responsible for almost half of fertility struggles. For this reason, it is important for both the male and the female partner to receive fertility testing before beginning treatment.

Kurt Bruner and Steve Stroope begin chapter 1 of their book titled It Starts At Home: A Practical Guide to Nurturing Lifelong Faith, with the following two sentences, “If you’ve ever been part of a loving, healthy family you have smelled the sweet aroma of heaven. If you’ve ever lived in a troubled, broken home you have breathed the foul stench of hell.” For many couples, having children can be the most pleasing experience they will ever have in their marriage. Unfortunately, for many others—those that are unable to cope with the stressors children bring to a marriage—will view the experience as a detriment to their marriage. For some just deciding when to have children can be a marriage stressor. For others, an unexpected pregnancy can cause tremendous stress in a marriage. Parenting requires a change in lifestyle and brings with it many challenges to a marriage. Those couples that think they are prepared soon find out that there is no way to prepare for all that raising a child entails. For those that are not prepared or did not get the chance to adequately prepare, there will be times when their commitments to each other will be tested.

It’s a mission shared by Brown and Carr, who hope to bring hope to couples struggling with infertility through their stories.

This goal will assist in uniting the family and improving relationships within the household. This goal is appropriate as the lack of support from the partner during postpartum months can be detrimental to the mother, baby, and family (Rowe, Holton & Fisher, 2013). Hannah is at risk of post-natal depression due to the insufficient partner support, her family history, the stressful and eventful delivery of her premature baby, and sexual dysfunction following the birth of this baby (Khajehei & Doherty, 2017). The most important factor is insufficient support from Steven during his parenthood transition, as he plays a key role in providing Hannah with emotional support and physically participating in the care of the baby and maintaining the upkeep of the household. If Steven cannot provide his support or care for the family during his weeks at home, Hannah may experience postnatal depression and her ability to care for both her children will be compromised (Priest & Barnett 2008). This goal is detrimental to Hannah’s mental and physical health as well as Steven’s relationships with both Hannah and the