Catholic Infertility Resources
I founded Catholic Infertility Resources in 2023 as an online compendium of all the resources and information I had gathered in my 12 years of infertility. It covers everything from coping with the burden of infertility to male factor infertility to patron saints and Scripture.
Infertility & miscarriage Ministries
The Fruitful Hollow is a Catholic resource and community for those who struggle with infertility. The Fruitful Hollow publishes weekly blog posts, creates monthly resources, and provides information on NaPro Technology.
Springs in the Desert accompanies those struggling with infertility by offering a place of respite and solidarity where they can know God’s love for them and discover His unique call to fruitfulness. Firmly rooted in the anthropology, ethics and spirituality of the Catholic Church, and our shared experiences of infertility, Springs in the Desert provides resources, including handouts for pastors and doctors. They offer in-person and virtual retreats, a virtual book club, small groups, a blog, and a podcast.
Red Bird Ministries is a Catholic, pro-life/pro-family grief support ministry that focuses on bereaved families who have experienced child loss of any age and circumstance, including pregnancy loss through miscarriage and stillbirth, and after birth as an infant, child, adolescent, or adult.
Red Bird provides resources for the individual, the couple, priests, and dioceses. They have a blog and podcast, as well as book recommendations and in-person retreats for both men and women.
Lily of the Valley Prayer Ministry
Lily of the Valley is a Catholic lay ministry that serves families experiencing infertility, difficult prenatal diagnosis, postnatal medical challenges, and those who have had a pregnancy or infant loss. Through the communion of saints and a devotion to St. Gianna Molla, their hope is to provide prayer and support to those who carry this cross and to bring comfort to those who are weary.
Books
The Infertility Companion for Catholics: Spiritual and Practical Support for Couples, by Angelique Ruhi-Lopez and Carmen Santamaria
Twelve Stripes Deep: How Infertility & Other Suffering Delivered My Greatest Joys, by Mary Bruno
Under the Laurel Tree: Grieving Infertility with Saints Joachim and Anna, by Nicole M. Roccas
Nursery of Heaven: Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss In the Lives of the Saints and Today’s Parents, by Patrick O’Hearn