With Thanksgiving on Thursday many will be attending family gatherings and we know what it's like to have your fertility front and center in some of these conversations. Below Dr. @candiceperfettomd shares some thoughtful conversation suggestions for those moments when you want to be understanding and compassionate without saying something that may be unknowingly hurtful.
If reproduction is not small talk, which it isn’t - What should I say when I run into someone on the street or a friend or colleague opens up to me about their struggles?
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Some pretty amazing #infertilitywarriors shared their thoughts, so I will share with you.
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If you run into someone:
“How is your family?”- this was a personal favorite of mine from @elgatoivf. It allows people to talk about FAMILY and is not intrusive.
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If someone opens up to you about #infertility:
“It must be hard”
“Your strength is amazing”
“I cannot imagine how hard this must be”
“I’m here for you”
“I support whatever you choose”
“I’m sorry you are going through this”
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Most importantly:
Listen!
Acknowledge and validate
Do not offer solutions
Do not dismiss or avoid
Remember important dates and send love on them
Be there
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Thank you all for opening up your hearts and talking about this with us all!❤️ The more we talk, the more likely we will break the stigma. #infertilitystigmafree

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✅ No history of clinical mental illness
✅ Agree to do psychological testing for surrogate and spouse/partner
✅ Have given birth to and raising at least one child
✅ Uncomplicated pregnancies and deliveries documented by prenatal and delivery records
✅ Able to provide OB/GYN records including clearance letter
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