Infertility as well as a failed IVF cycle or a pregnancy loss can be taxing
physically, mentally and especially emotionally for you and your spouse. As you
continue your journey to have a child, remember to celebrate and cherish the
union in which God has given you. The Bible says that “a man will leave his
father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.
So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let
man not separate" (Matthew 19:5-6).

You must realize that you are already blessed! Your marriage is worth
celebrating and needs to be nurtured. Keep the lines of communication open and
do whatever it takes to keep the marriage strong. If your family also includes
other children that God has entrusted to you (e.g. from a previous marriage,
foster care, or adoption, nieces and nephews, etc.), show them love and
embrace this wonderful gift. It is our hope that the resources listed below will
provide information that will bless you and your family.

It is important to note that In Due Season Ministries does not endorse all the
views or opinions expressed by the groups listed below. These links are
presented merely for information. Users should use discretion.

* denotes a Christian-based group

Amazon.com – find books on infertility and relationships as well as other
resources that discuss infertility in general. Finding that right book can really
make a difference in your life.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0895260565/102-5489069-
1349742?v=glance&n=283155

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) – as the
professional association for the field of marriage and family therapy, the
organization represents the professional interests of more than 23,000 marriage
and family therapists throughout the United States, Canada and abroad. Since
1942, the AAMFT has been involved with the problems, needs and changing
patterns of couples and family relationships. www.aamft.org

Blended Families – a website offering helpful resources to strengthen your
relationship with your spouse and stepchildren. www.blended-families.com/

* Christian Counseling
The following organizations may be able to help you find a Christian counselor in
your area:
American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) aacc.net 
Christian Association of Psychological Studies (CAPS) caps.net

ChristianityToday.com – shares an article about a couple’s struggle with
infertility and the impact it had on their relationship. They later came to a place of
contentment, relinquishing total control to God.
http://www.christianitytoday.com/mp/2003/003/2.26.html

ComeUnity – a parent to parent resource for adoption and special needs
providing hundreds of definitive articles, resource directories, expert interviews
and exclusive book reviews on parenting, adoption and children's special needs.
Speaks to the affect infertility has on a man, woman, and relationship.
http://www.comeunity.com/adoption/infertility/infertility.html

FamilyResource.com – provides tools for life through online education.
Information about relationships and infertility can be accessed at this site.
http://www.familyresource.com/pregnancy/infertility/will-we-ever-get-pregnantcoping-with-infertility

* Got Questions Ministries – seeks to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by providing
Biblical, applicable, and timely answers to spiritually-related questions through an
internet presence. Find biblical answers to questions about family and
relationships, infertility, miscarriage, etc. http://www.gotquestions.org/blendedfamilies.html

Inciid – this organization, pronounced "Inside," offers a wealth of medical
information, statistics, and resources on infertility. It also provides a state-bystate
listing of specialists, including reproductive endocrinologist. This website
also offers information on parenting and other topics relative to family.
http://www.inciid.org/article.php?cat=infertilitysupport&id=254

IVF.com – by Georgia Reproductive Specialists, this website provides basic
information about diagnoses, testing procedures and pregnancy tools along with
a glossary of infertility terms, frequently asked questions, medical articles related
to specific conditions and treatment options, and the impact it has on
relationships. http://www.ivf.com/emotion.html

Resolve – a national infertility organization with a nationwide network of chapters
striving to promote reproductive health and ensure equal access to all family
building options for men and women experiencing infertility or other reproductive
disorders. http://www.resolve.org/site/PageServer?pagename=lrn_jfm_mpomf

Troubledwith.com – a collection of articles, resources and referrals organized
by topic around family issues and concerns. Their goal is to help families by
providing complete coverage of issues including a brief introduction to each topic,
an overview of the issue at hand, Q&A with experts and tips for making things
better. http://www.troubledwith.com/