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11 Things You Should Never Say to a Mom Experiencing Secondary Infertility

April 18, 2023

If kids say the darndest things, you should hear their moms talk. Who hasn’t been on the receiving end of a passive-aggressive comment, insensitive remark, or unfunny joke uttered by a fellow mother? Unfortunately, when those comments, remarks, or jokes revolve around infertility, they can do lasting damage to one’s self-worth and confidence. Secondary infertility is a particularly

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