This Monday we focus on busting myths around secondary infertility. Secondary infertility is defined as the inability to become pregnant, or to carry a pregnancy to term, following the birth of one or more biological children. The birth of the first child does not involve any assisted reproductive technologies or fertility medications. (see RESOLVE, Secondary Infertility). Today, about 12 percent of women in the United States have secondary infertility, and it accounts for more than half of all infertility cases. (see RESOLVE).

Cortney, who we interviewed for the project, had no trouble conceiving her four year old daughter but was diagnosed with secondary infertility after she attempted conceiving a second child.

We have collected numerous stories of secondary infertility throughout the duration of this project. But today, we highlight the story from popular infertility blog, Our Misconception. Here they share the story of Sarah who recounts the experience of already being a mother while struggling to conceive her second child. I do have my moments where I begin to grieve the loss of what might have been…a sibling for my son, the family that we have been dreaming about, and just the fact that my body has felt like a failure.

We hope you read her story and are encouraged to share your own experiences and struggles to conceive, even when you already may have a child.