A Therapist’s Book List on Infertility and Reproductive Mental Health
Both in and outside of the counseling office, I’m a big nerd with a chaotic TBR list (that’s “To Be Read” for the uninitiated). I’m always collecting books on infertility, reproductive loss, and postpartum mental health - weeding out the duds and keeping the gems. My hope is to find resources that genuinely help the people I work with, and occasionally, I’ll throw a bad one across the room so you don’t have to. That’s the kind of friend I am.
This year, I gathered up a long list of books about infertility, reproductive loss, and postpartum experiences that were recommended by other therapists, clients, and friends. And since I can’t resist a good review session, I’ve written my honest thoughts on each one - the good, the bad, and the “why did I read this?” moments.
Read the full essay on Substack!
In this Substack post, I explore:
The most helpful (and least helpful) infertility books for clients
What therapists and helping professionals might appreciate about each title
How humor, faith, and compassion show up in writing about infertility
Why inclusive, updated resources in reproductive mental health are still so needed
If you’re a clinician or client looking for trustworthy mental health reads, this list is a great place to start. And if you want to learn more about how I support individuals and couples navigating infertility, explore my counseling services here.
