Infertility and Involuntary Childlessness: Helping Couples Care

Infertility, which affects millions of people, is a medical, psychological and social problem. This book offers guidance for therapists and doctors working with couples trying - and failing - to have a baby. It shows how to counsel couples during this stressful time, guide them in making decisions about medical choices and help them resolve their grief and decide whether to keep trying for a baby, adopt or remain childless. The author looks at the impact of infertility on the couple, extended family and work and friendship systems.