Infertility
Infertility
It is really devastating for couples longing for children to realize and accept their infertility. It can be a lonely journey, bearing a silent cross as it is such a private matter. With the grace of God and fellowship of the Holy Spirit, comes great hope and trust in the plan of God.
Catholic Medical Resources:
NaProTECHNOLOGY
NaProTECHNOLOGY (Natural Procreative Technology) is a new women's health science that monitors and maintains a woman's reproductive and gynecological health. It provides medical and surgical treatments that cooperate completely with the reproductive system.
Thirty years of scientific research in the study of the normal and abnormal states of the menstrual and fertility cycles have unraveled their mysteries.
fertilitycare.org/what-is-naprotechnology
Contact:
The National Center for Procreative Health
Pope Paul VI Institute, Omaha NE: 402 390 6600
naproquestions@popepaulvi.com
Other Catholic Medical Resources:
1. Includes a list of pro-life doctors that can be listed by area.
American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists
2. For fertility evaluation and treatment
Pope Paul IV Institute
3. Nonspermicidal/ nonlatex condom purchase for male infertility evaluation
Apex Medical Technologies
4. Progesterone and Postpartum anxiety/depression:
https://chriskresser.com/how-to-ease-symptoms-of-postpartum-depression-with-natural-treatments/
5. Home Progesterone Test: Proov https://proovtest.com/
6. Labs where you can order your own labs and pay out of pocket: https://www.jasonhealth.com/
7. The Center for Restorative Reproductive Surgery, Atlanta.
Dr. Nick Kongoasa
https://www.thecrrs.com/
Books:
1) The Infertility Companion for Catholics by Angelique Ruhi-Lopez and Carmen Santamaria
2) Infertility: Finding God’s Peace in the Journey by Lois Flowers.
3) Hannah’s Hope: Seeking God’s Heart in the Midst of Infertility, Miscarriage, and Adoption Loss by Jennifer Saake
4) Empty Womb, Aching Heartby by Marlo Schalesky
5) Facing Infertility: A Catholic approach by Jean Dimech- Juchniewicz
Facebook Support Groups:
1) Catholic Women's Infertility Support - for those looking for a Catholic support group.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/857062994353088/
2) Creighton Model / NaPro Technology Infertility Support - especially those using Creighton model charting.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/crmsnapro.usergroup/
General Resources: