Do’s and Dont’s

when supporting someone struggling with infertility.

  • DO tell them that you are there for them.

  • DONT tell them to just relax.

  • DO check on them to see how things are going.

  • DON'T give them advice that worked for a friend of yours.

  • DO send them flowers or a special gift to let them know you are thinking of them.

  • DON'T give unsolicited advice.

  • DO ask questions like "Is there anything I can do to help you? or "do you want to talk about it?"

  • DON'T pretend the hardships don't happen and avoid the subject.

  • DO get informed and research the procedures and things they are going through.

  • DON'T say things like "You can have my kids," or "It wasnt in Gods time."