Infertility“Because of the rapid scientific advances in this field, the technical nature of the procedures involved, the complexity of the moral issues connected with such processes, the publication of official church documents on the subject, and the teachings of moral theologians about artificial procreation and reproduction, we encourage couples and the clergy to consult competent persons, with the diocese or surrounding dioceses that can assist them in evaluating a proposed course of action.” Faithful to Each Other Forever National studies have shown that 30% of all couples will have problems conceiving. 20% of them will be infertile. The reasons may be: § Physiological problems within the man or woman § Marriage later in life § Lifestyle, including substance abuse § Prior abortion § Contraception Most Fertility specialists will ask to see a fertility chart to help him or her diagnose the problem. This will also help couples help themselves by timing intercourse for optimal exposure to conception For Couples Who Know They Are InfertileInfertility is not an impediment to marriage. Although it should not be a topic of conversation in a larger group setting, it should be discussed privately with openness and candor. The pastoral minister should lead the couple in an understanding of their condition in light of their vocation to life giving love and Catholic moral teaching. The pastoral minister should help them understand that a child is a gift, not a right. Dealing with infertility"The Gospel shows that physical sterility is not an absolute evil. Spouses who still suffer from infertility after exhausting legitimate medical procedures should unite themselves with the Lord's Cross, the source of all spiritual fecundity." CCC2379 Natural Family Planning XE "Natural Family Planning" methods will help some couples achieve pregnancy. But some couples will not be able to conceive a child. Infertility is always a difficult situation. How might you deal with it? § God is Lord of all life. Pray and don’t give up hope. Infertile couples have conceived children. § Explore other perfectly good ways of building a family such as adopting children or becoming foster parents. § Express generous and creative love by devoting yourselves to educational work, working with children with disabilities, or helping families and children in crisis. § Assist families and children in poverty. § Seek consolation in sharing Christ’s cross.
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