Help friend struggling to get pregnant
Hi everyone, I hope this is suitable for this group as this is about my friend trying for a baby and not me. I (F in 30s) have been open about not wanting children myself but I love being an Auntie and can’t wait for that to be a bigger part of my life! One of my closest friends (also F similar age) has been trying to get pregnant for a long while and is going through the medical tests at the moment for extra help which is taking its toll emotionally and physically. She is in a position where there are a growing number of friends and family getting pregnant and whilst she is of course happy for them, this is extra difficult given the situation.
I love her so much and want to do anything I can to help how she is feeling but I appreciate I am not in a position where I can truly empathise and I want to be sensitive. I am looking for advice from other people that have been in a similar situation to my friend and what did your loved ones do that made you feel seen/heard and looked after? I live about an hour away but we talk regularly and see each other every couple of months!
The first thing I thought of was maybe a big supply of tampons etc… mainly so they could sit in the house but she shouldn’t need to go and actually buy any herself (I just know this is something she struggles with) but again, I wanted to get some advice, I appreciate I know her better than anyone here but a little help never hurts! 🩷
Posted Mar 8, 2026, 5:57 PM UTC