For those of us currently dealing with infertility or having dealt with it in the past, the news coming out of Alabama may feel triggering and devastating. At Seven Starling, we are proud to offer specialized mental health care for every stage of motherhood, which includes supporting patients who are struggling to get pregnant. Our talented clinicians provide our patients with tools that help them better manage the ups and downs of the infertility journey. Yet, even on the best of days, infertility (and treatments designed to conquer it, like IVF) can be incredibly challenging psychologically and physically. People choose IVF for a variety of reasons, some to address infertility struggles and others for medical reasons. Many LGBTQ+ couples or single parents rely on it to expand their families. Whatever it may be, this decision is never made lightly and it comes with a great cost. At Seven Starling, we believe this issue is simple: reproductive health must be protected and that the latest advances in science and technology should be used to help anyone who wants to grow their family. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, anxious, and sad (or all of the above) about the recent news, know that you’re not alone. Please don't hesitate to talk to a therapist, friends, and family to get the support that you need.
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