The Spiritual Journey of Infertile Couples: Discussing the Opportunity for Spiritual Care

Infertility is a worldwide public health issue that exerts an in-depth impact on couples, families, communities and the individual. This reproductive health condition, along with fertility treatments, often forces couples to question their purpose and meaning in life, and to begin a spiritual journe...

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Authors: Romeiro, Joana (Author) ; Brady, Vivienne (Author) ; Caldeira, Sílvia (Author) ; Hall, Jenny (Author) ; Timmins, Fiona (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: MDPI [2017]
In: Religions
Year: 2017, Volume: 8, Issue: 4, Pages: 1-14
Further subjects:B Spirituality
B Nursing
B Infertility
B Spiritual care
B Midwifery
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