April 19, 2026
WHEREAS, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 8 couples have trouble getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy; and,
WHEREAS, infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after one year or longer of trying to have a child; and,
WHEREAS, infertility affects women and men equally and does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or socioeconomic status; and,
WHEREAS, the LGBTQ+ community also faces challenges when building their families; and,
WHEREAS, infertility can cause psychological distress, emotional stress and financial difficulties for couples, who can experience feelings of anger, guilt, sadness, depression, anxiety, and a loss of self-confidence and self-esteem; and,
WHEREAS, the most common types of fertility treatments are in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI); and,
WHEREAS, raising awareness about infertility can remove barriers to care; and,
WHEREAS, educating others on infertility can remove the stigma and increase empathy and sympathy towards those facing infertility problems; and,
WHEREAS, Michigan joins RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association and dedicated volunteers, health care professionals, and members of the infertility and family building community by participating in this promotion;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim April 19 – 25, 2026 as Infertility Awareness Week in Michigan.
