Beginning the journey to have a baby can be exciting, though filled with uncertainty. 15% of reproductive-aged couples worldwide are affected by infertility (World Health Organization). 10-20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage (March of Dimes). Some people experience both infertility struggles as well as pregnancy loss or losses. These experiences can have a profound effect on mental health. The heartache and devastation that the path to having a child did not go as you imagined is very real. Ask yourself these questions to determine if could use more support:

• Do I find myself struggling with daily worry about my situation?

• Am I feeling increased hopelessness about my situation?

• Am I experiencing overwhelming anger and resentment when I hear about others’ pregnancies?

• Do I feel unable to talk about my sadness or grief without worry I’ll emotionally “break”?

• Do I feel alone in my grief, or do not have anyone to talk to about my experience?

Therapy can help by providing support, processing the grief and loss, working through decisions related to infertility treatments, and help to decrease feelings of loneliness.