The article discusses how advice given to those experiencing infertility and pregnancy loss can often convert into subtle victim-blaming, ultimately deepening the pain. Well-meaning comments, such as suggesting stress is the cause, may imply personal fault and shift responsibility to the individual. This perspective not only mischaracterizes infertility as a stress-related issue but also intensifies feelings of shame and self-doubt. The article stresses the importance of challenging harmful narratives and recognizing infertility as a medical condition requiring appropriate support.
Infertility is a medical condition, not a mindset. The distress it causes has been shown to reach levels comparable to those experienced by patients with cancer.
These kinds of statements suggest that the individual is somehow at fault for their infertility or loss because they haven't managed stress "well enough." This is not only inaccurate-it's harmful.
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