Resources for You and Your Spouse
Springs in the Desert: Infertility, Accompaniment and Fruitfulness
By Springs in the Desert Founders Kimberly Henkel and Ann Koshute
About Catholic Teaching on Reproductive Technologies
Visitation of Hearts: Spiritual Direction
From our contributors Cayce and Brian Farina
In God’s Hands: Miscarriage Bereavement Ministry
From our contributors Cayce and Brian Farina
Waiting with Mary: A Seven Sorrows Devotional for Catholic Women facing Infertility
By Springs in the Desert contributor Kathryn Wood
Always Hope Podcast: “Surviving Infertility”
Ann Koshute talks with Dr. Mario Sacasa on this episode of Always Hope
Transforming Heartache into Hope: Walking with Couples Experiencing Infertility
A webinar by Ann Koshute for the Catholic Apostolate Center
Enkindle Rosary with the Archdiocese of St. Louis NFP Office
Prayer and discussion with Cassandra Taylor from Springs in the Desert
8 Things A Priest Can Do To Support A Couple Experiencing Miscarriage
By Ruth Kennedy, Catholic-Link.org
Made for Love Podcast: Ep. 76: Infertility and Relationships, part 1
With Ann Koshute and Kimberly Henkel
Downloads for you to save and share!
Resources for Your Pastor
5 Things I Wish My Pastor Knew about Infertility
“Mother’s Day is Hard, and Father Should Know”
by Alissa West
8 Things A Priest Can Do To Support A Couple Experiencing Miscarriage
by Ruth Kennedy, Catholic-Link.org
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Resources for Your Health Care Provider
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Links We Recommend
Podcasts
We thought you might enjoy these podcasts, and we’ve listed some episodes here that relate to infertility and relationships.
Made for Love Podcast: “Love That is Fruitful in Infertility”
Made for Love Podcast: “Miscarriage”
Made for Love Podcast: “The Love Languages”
Presentations
Humanae Vitae and the Cross of Infertility
Elizabeth Kirk’s insightful and informative talk from the 2018 Humanae Vitae 50th Anniversary Symposium held at the Catholic University of America.
Blogs, Posts, and Articles
Sarah’s Hope Abraham’s Promise Blog
Support and healing for infertility, pregnancy loss and adoption.
A Letter to the Woman Who Thinks Spiritual Motherhood is a Consolation Prize
By Chloe Langr
Books
Specific to Infertility:
Under the Laurel Tree: Grieving Infertility with Saints Anna and Joachim
By Nicole Roccas
Spirituality:
The Secret Diary of Elizabeth Leseur
By Elisabeth Leseur
Searching for and Maintaining Peace
By Fr. Jacques Philippe
Ministries
Red Bird Ministries
An organization that systematically guides individuals and couples through the complexity and trauma that happens with the loss of a child from pregnancy through adulthood.
The Apostolate of Hannah’s Tears
Offers prayer, support and comfort to the brokenhearted who suffer the pains of infertility at any stage of life, difficult pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, the loss of a child and the adoption process.
PerpetuaLifecare Inc.
For infertility resources and support.