what to say to a friend struggling to get pregnant?
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['Let them know that you care. ... ', 'Do your research. ... ', 'Act interested. ... ', 'Ask them what they need. ... ', 'Provide extra outreach to your male friends. ... ', 'When appropriate, encourage therapy. ... ', 'Support their decision to stop treatment. ... ', "Remember them on Mother's and Father's Day."]
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["Congratulations—you're pregnant! ... ", 'Tie a note to a binky that says:', '“Dear Grandma and Grandpa,', 'Please hold this for me in case I need it when I come to visit. ... ', 'See you in (DUE DATE MONTH)!”', 'Love,', 'Baby (INSERT LAST NAME)']
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['Acknowledge their pain. Perhaps the best thing you can do is to acknowledge how the other person feels. ... ', 'Share how you feel. ... ', 'Show gratitude that the person opened up. ... ', 'Show interest. ... ', 'Be encouraging. ... ', 'Be supportive.']
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["I don't know what to say, but I care about you.", 'Do you just need to vent? ... ', 'I really admire how you are handling this. ... ', "I'm bringing dinner Thursday. ... ", 'Can I get your kids for a play date? ... ', "I can't sit still. ... ", "I saw these flowers and thought they'd cheer you today."]
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['Can I continue consuming alcohol or smoking while trying to conceive?', 'Do smoking or consuming alcohol affect my chances of getting pregnant or my baby?', 'Do I need to stop exercising?', 'Will making any changes to my diet help me get pregnant?', 'What are prenatal vitamins? Why do I need them?', 'When should I start taking them?']
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When to Talk to Your Doctor About Irregular Cycles Usually, the recommendation is that you try to get pregnant for one year (or six months if you're age 35 of older), and then, if you don't conceive, to see a doctor. This doesn't apply if there are signs of a problem. Irregular cycles are a risk factor for infertility.
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['What is my diagnosis, and how does this condition specifically interfere with fertility? ... ', 'If the reason for my infertility is unclear, what diagnostic tests do you recommend? ... ', 'What type of treatment would you recommend trying first?']
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Choose positive, hopeful words, but don't give people false hope or talk about other people's cancer outcomes. Remember, each person is different, and hearing other people's stories may scare your friend or loved one. Just say something.
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['Can I help by doing x y or z? ... ', 'This is a temporary-yet-painful situation. ... ', 'It IS hard to imagine a way out of this mess. ... ', "I'm here to listen whenever you need me. ... ", "I'm so glad we're friends. ... ", "I'm sorry you have to go through this."]
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['"Worrying Won\'t Do Us Any Good." ... ', '"Let\'s Consider the Positive Things." ... ', '"Recognize the Challenge and Do Something About It." ... ', '"Things Won\'t Always Be This Bad." ... ', '"Don\'t Give Up." ... ', '"Hope Can Never Be Taken Away." ... ', '"Do Something to Help Others." ... ', 'Positivity Is a Choice.']
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["1. “ I'm so sorry for your loss. ... ", '2. “ Remember you are not alone. ... ', '3. “ I\'m thinking of you."', '4. “ ... ', '5. “ ... ', '“Look on the bright side."', '"You must be devastated."', '“At least you know you can get pregnant."']
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['Not Trying Long Enough.', 'Not Ovulating.', 'Problem Is With Him, Not You.', 'Age-Related Infertility.', 'Blocked Fallopian Tubes.', 'You Have Endometriosis.', 'Underlying Medical Problems.', 'Unexplained Infertility.']
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['Keep trying. Your doctor may initially suggest trying to conceive naturally for a little longer. ... ', 'IVF. ... ', 'Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) ... ', 'Donor insemination. ... ', 'Gonadotrophin medicine.']
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You can say 'Congratulations' - your friend has, after all, successfully undergone labour and childbirth! Or you could just say something like, 'I'm so happy for you!' You can ask for the child's name and it should be clear whether the baby is a boy or a girl!
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['A good friend:', "Listen to them. Try to understand a situation from your friend's point of view. ... ", 'Get the facts. ... ', 'Ask them what they need. ... ', 'Get physical. ... ', 'Keep in touch. ... ', 'Tell them how you feel. ... ', 'Be willing to make a tough call.']
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['Be sure to take at least 400 mg of folic acid every day, beginning at least one to two months before conception, if possible.', 'Exercise regularly.', 'Eat healthy, well-balanced meals.', 'Manage stress.', 'Keep your weight within normal limits.', "Don't smoke and stay away from secondhand smoke."]
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More than 10 percent of couples trying to conceive are diagnosed with unexplained infertility. This does not mean you will never get pregnant. However, after trying to conceive unsuccessfully for more than a year, it may be in your best interest to pursue treatment to improve your chances.