MP 050 : The Hidden Cross of Infertility




Messy Parenting: Catholic conversations on marriage and family show

Summary: “We must learn to regard people less in the light of what they do or omit to do, and more in the light of what they suffer.”<br><br> ― Dietrich Bonhoeffer<br> Our faith celebrates and values children and openness to life, so having one child or no children can be particularly painful for Catholic couples who long for a big family. To discuss this topic on a personal level we interviewed Brad and Jessica Sheguit, Alicia’s sister and brother-in-law who have carried this burden for over 7 years. In this podcast, Brad and Jessica share their struggles and give advice on how to support couples who carry this hidden cross.<br> <br> * Church’s teaching on fertility treatments: <a href="http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/reproductive-technology/begotten-not-made-a-catholic-view-of-reproductive-technology.cfm">USCCB</a> &amp;<a href="http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/marriage-and-family/natural-family-planning/resources/upload/Reproductive-Technology-Evaluation-Treatment-of-Infertility-Guidelines-for-Catholic-Couples.pdf"> another doc</a><br> * Additional Catholic information: <a href="http://www.catholicinfertility.org/">www.catholicinfertility.org/</a><br> * NaPro technology: <a href="http://www.fertilitycare.org">www.fertilitycare.org</a><br> <br>