21 Things Women Who Are Trying To Conceive Want You To Understand

Never lose hope.

Erin Cooper
Created by Erin Cooper
On Aug 24, 2015
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Infertility and problems conceiving are much more common than you may think.

1 in 8 couples struggle with infertility and trouble getting pregnant.

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Although it may seem helpful, there are definitely a few things you should NOT say to anyone trying to conceive.

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Telling us to "relax and just let it happen naturally" just stresses us out more.

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Reminding us that "there's always adoption" isn't helpful either.

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Also, please avoid telling us "you're still young there's plenty of time".

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At this point, we're confident with our decision to have a baby so please stop asking if we're sure we're ready.

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Giving up alcohol and caffeine is much more difficult than it may seem!

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Fertility issues don't just impact women.

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Please don't ask questions about our sex life unless we feel comfortable talking about it.

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Sometimes getting pregnant isn't the issue. Staying pregnant is.

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Having trouble conceiving a child does not diminish a person's femininity or masculinity.

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However, those going though it may feel as though their body is broken or that they're somehow a failure.

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The stress associated with trying to get pregnant can have a serious impact on a couple's relationship.

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In fact sometimes, sex can begin to feel more like a chore than something intimate and special.

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While it can be difficult when someone announces their pregnancy, we are still totally capable of being happy for them!

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We know that acupuncture, a healthy diet, and certain sex positions can help us conceive. No need to remind us to do things we've tried a million times.

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Just because a couple has children already, doesn't mean they won't have problems conceiving again in the future.

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Sometimes all we need is some time to ourselves to recharge.

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It can be very difficult to eliminate the negativity around us.

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That's why we need a helpful support system around to simply listen with an open heart.

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No matter what, there is always hope and no one suffering from infertility should be ashamed. We are stronger than we could ever imagine!

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