• National Infertility Awareness Week – April 21st-27th

    Did you know that this week is National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW)? I’ll venture to say probably not. Infertility certainly isn’t something to celebrate and it’s not often talked about, hence the whole have a week dedicated to raising awareness. NIAW was started to raise awareness, promote advocacy, and help couples cope. The reality is that 1 in 8 couples have trouble getting pregnant or carrying a pregnancy to term. Another staggering statistic is that 1 in 4 pregnancies will end in miscarriage. Most likely that 1 in 8 is someone in your immediate circle – your family member, friend, or co-worker. You may or may not know that they…