"The Infertility Companion"

So the above mentioned title belongs to a book I am in the process of reading. It is a christian book on infertility and it has been great so far. I was surprised to see such a thing when I went to the christian book store on Tuesday. It was written by a christian lady who struggled with infertility her whole life (she never did have kids) and her doctor, who happens to be a christian man. So you get two perspectives which is great.

I will probably be sharing several excerpts from this book in the next few days or weeks, but I came across this today and I wanted to share it with you.

"Is there a scientific link between fertility and prayer? It would appear so. Researchers in one study discovered that women at an IVF clinic had higher pregnancy rates when, unknown to the patients, total strangers prayed for their success. In the study, researchers found that of the 199 women involved, those who were prayed for became pregnant twice as often as those who were not the focus of prayer. The researchers said they initially hesitated to report their findings but ultimately decided the information was too significant to suppress. None of the patients knew about the study nor did the medical staff caring for them.

While the data is too preliminary for us to be dogmatic, it certainly supports asking your friends, family, and church members to pray for you. And, of course, continue to pray for yourself. It not only deepens your relationship with God; it has the added benefit of improving your brain health and function."

Keep praying everyone!

Shannon