The miracle of new life still holds many mysteries. But we do know many things that must happen, and happen just right. A mature, healthy egg must release from a woman’s ovary.
Healthy sperm must find its way to the egg. The fertilized embryo must find its way to a healthy uterine landing place and develop a connection with a mother’s blood supply in order to continue to grow. Problems at any point along the way may keep pregnancy from happening.
If you’re one of the many couples who are struggling to conceive it can all seem like a cruel joke. One more month of timing “sex on demand.” One more negative pregnancy test. One more day of feeling like a failure and hating your body that won’t do what it’s “supposed” to.
Mother’s Day, baby showers, friends or siblings enjoying their children - it’s not fair that you can’t have that too! You may pull away from family gatherings or time with friends.