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The Fertility Library
Grow in knowledge of how God designed our bodies, be comforted by others who understand the pain of infertility, and everything in between.
Note – Some of the resources listed here may include information about IUI or IVF or seek to improve outcomes of these procedures. It can be difficult to separate resources as what is good for improving IVF outcomes is also generally good for improving pregnancy outcomes overall. We do not wish to ignore good advice or research simply because it has been used in the context of IVF, but we ask that you use discernment when you encounter these procedures in the recommendations, and know that it is not an endorsement of these procedures.
Other Infertility Ministries/Blogs
The Fruitful Hollow
Springs in the Desert
Catholic Infertility Coaching (Instagram)
Red Bird Ministries – Miscarriage and Stillbirth
M.E.N.D – Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death – Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss
Books
Fertility & Health:
Real Food for Fertility by Lily Nichols and Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler
The Glucose Revolution by Jesse Inchauspe
Heal Endo by Katie Edmonds
Is Your Body Baby Friendly by Dr. Alan Beer
Be Good to your body by Jordan Lee Dooley
Faith & Hope:
Jesus I Trust In You by Sr. Faustina Maria Pia S.V. – HIGHLY recommend this one, I think everyone going through a hard time should read this
Searching for and Maintaining Peace by Fr. Jacques Philippe
Catholic Infertility Books
When Expecting Doesn’t Happen by Dr. Marie Meaney
The Infertility Companion for Catholics by by Angelique Ruhi-López and Carmen Santamaría
Twelve Stripes Deep by Mary Bruno
Holding Space for Joy by Mary Bruno
Waiting With Mary by Kathryn Wood
Under the Laurel Tree by Nicole Roccas
A Letter of Consolation by Henri Nouwen – not specifically infertility, but a book on grief after the loss of his mother
Walking With Purpose – Bible Studies on Spiritual Motherhood and Grounded in Hope
Other Infertility Books
The Grief of Infertility by Alan Wolfelt, not Catholic
Free to Grieve by Maureen Rank – Christian perspective on miscarriage, not Catholic
Podcasts
Fertility & Health:
Fertility Friday by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
Faith & Hope:
Sacred Thorns by Rachel Walters
Abiding Together – S14 E2, Living in the Tension: Joy and Sorrow