One in eight couples (6.7 million) struggle with infertility. Although this feels like a high number, infertility can feel isolating and shameful. Infertility carries with it the same psychological or implications as a cancer diagnosis, HIV diagnosis or chronic illness diagnosis. But it’s taboo to talk about, so many women suffer silently.
Podcast guest, Cathie Quillet, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Published Author, & Speaker who specializes in infertility and pregnancy loss, along with the treatment of those in the seasons of pregnancy, postpartum and adoption. She is also the host of the Thrive (In)Fertility Podcast.
In this episode, Cathie shares her story of having a series of miscarriages and gynecological conditions that required her to have a hysterectomy at 32 years old. She shares how she coped during the time and after healing, how she wanted to help others with infertility.
Cathie discusses the trauma of infertility - emotionally, psychologically, and physically. She describes its effects on relationships, the medical costs associated with fertility treatments, the impact on self-worth. Cathie leaves us with advice on what to say, and not say when someone you know is living through infertility.
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