When a couple is deciding about advanced infertility treatment, such as IVF, there are several important discussions that usually take place. These conversations often feel surreal. They include some of the most philosophical opinions about our own humanity, but nonetheless, these conversations are real and necessary to have. GO TO THE DISCUSSION BOARDS Please be respectful to the diversity of opinions and use these boards for forming your own values. This is not an opinion advocacy resource. We have provided support boards for these topics to help you.
We would be remiss if we did not advocate you gain insight from these boards, but get professional input from your physician and their staff. There is a lot of garbage information and physician “wanna-be’s” on the Internet. Please be careful. 1. Religion & IVF – “Is our infertility God’s will?” 2. Ethics and IVF – “What if we have extra embryos?” 3. Social Factors & IVF – “How can we keep this a private matter?” 4. Personal Safety & IVF – “What are my health risks if I do this treatment?” 5. Child Safety & IVF – “Will my baby be healthy?” 6. Effort of IVF– “Is it worth going through all this to get pregnant?” 7. Relationships & IVF – “Is our marriage strong enough to do this?” 8. Personal Decisions & IVF – “Should we adopt?” 9. Success & IVF– “What are my chances of getting pregnant?” 10. Finances & IVF – “What impact do these expenses have on our future?” |