Amelia's Fertility Treatment Delayed Due to Pandemic

Three Makes Baby Podcast - A podcast by Jana M Rupnow, LPC

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So many of you will relate to this podcast episode with @infertilebruises about delayed fertility treatment.  Be sure to listen to the full episode for strength and inspiration.💪 In March, fertility authorities around the world recommended that all fertility treatments stop in an effort to minimize the spread of coronavirus. The result was devastating for many couples in mid-treatment. Although most people agree this was the best decision for public safety, it was also life-altering for many people. The pandemic has delayed many couples chance at pregnancy around the world. I spoke with Amelia with @infertilebruises a few weeks ago about how the delays are affecting her.  She speaks about the grief and trauma of her infertility treatment and how this new delay heaps on more wait time and uncertainty. She speaks about the misunderstandings that have occurred as a result of the ttc community’s response to the pause, as well as the guilt that it brings on when others have faired worse from the pandemic. She also echoes the experiences that Nick with @themaleinfertilitypodcast encountered with male infertility. As fertility clinics gradually re-open to resume treatment in certain regions of the US, there are still many unknowns.The ASRM has issued new guidance through May 11. Go to @americansocietyforreprodmed for the full guidance. (Amelia is in the UK and the guidelines for reopening are different.)