Do’s and Dont’s
when supporting someone struggling with infertility.
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DO tell them that you are there for them.
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DONT tell them to just relax.
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DO check on them to see how things are going.
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DON'T give them advice that worked for a friend of yours.
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DO send them flowers or a special gift to let them know you are thinking of them.
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DON'T give unsolicited advice.
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DO ask questions like "Is there anything I can do to help you? or "do you want to talk about it?"
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DON'T pretend the hardships don't happen and avoid the subject.
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DO get informed and research the procedures and things they are going through.
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DON'T say things like "You can have my kids," or "It wasnt in Gods time."