In October, Catholic Sistas ran a heartrending and powerful story about one couple’s experience with in vitro fertilization (IVF). In today’s post, author Jenny Vaughn* answers some tough questions posed by readers about her experiences. Have you heard of or considered Natural Procreative Technology (NaProTechnology)? … Continue readingAnswers to Your Questions about IVF
In a community where 3 kids make a family large, I have received my share of the classic dumb ‘big family questions’: “are you done?” “do you know what causes that?” We’ve been greeted with congratulations upon news of pregnancy…and other less positive responses. We … Continue readingGetting a Grip on My Fertility
For millions of women, fertility is inextricably linked to pain—painful menses, painful intercourse, and of course, painful childbirth. From a theological perspective, being a woman often comes with ample opportunity to unite our sufferings with Christ, who also suffered to bring new life into the world. Truly we can say, … Continue readingHolding Fast to My Feminine Dignity