When Empty Arms Become a Heavy Burden: Encouragement for Couples Facing Infertility
- ISBN-10
- 0805461272
- ISBN-13
- 9780805461275
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Pages
- 244
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1997
- Publisher
- B & H Publishing Group
- Authors
- William Cutrer, Sandra Glahn
Description
There's good news for couples who have been diagnosed as infertile; more than half of them will eventually conceive a child. One in six Americans of childbearing age experiences infertility problems-typically causing stress, sexual difficulties, marital discord, and a disturbing uncertainty about the future.This book focuses on building an attitude of hope and optimism.
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- 2010
- 238 pages
- Paperback
- Kregel Publications
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