THE birth of a child brings great joy to the whole family so when a couple struggle to conceive, it becomes a period of tremendous stress and anxiety in their marriage. Most of the time the focus is on the woman and her inability to get pregnant. Well meaning but at times insensitive remarks and advice often come her way.…

Mr & Mrs Duncan lost their first pregnancy at 6 months due to complications of alpha thalassemia. They attempted for a second child and conceived once again. Sadly, the baby was detected to have alpha thalassemia and they lost the pregnancy within the first trimester. The couple were feeling lost and unsure of what to do when a friend recommended…




