Emotional struggle of waiting for a second pregnancy

Secondary infertility affects couples who have previously conceived but are now struggling to do so again (Photo: Gemini)

For many couples, the journey to parenthood begins with hope and joy, but for some, it changes after the first child. Secondary infertility, the inability to conceive or carry a second pregnancy after previously giving birth, is often misunderstood and emotionally complex.

Unlike primary infertility, it carries the assumption that having one child means a second should come easily. This misconception can leave couples feeling isolated, confused and guilty.