A couple had intended to start a family in their late 20s or early 30s but faced a life-altering event when the husband, Daniel, became paraplegic after a traffic collision. This accident drastically shifted their family planning concerns. They now must consider medical assistance for conception due to Daniel's condition, which presents financial and emotional challenges. Although the physical changes have affected Daniel's self-perception, he remains committed to their goal of starting a family. The couple continues to seek guidance from medical professionals to navigate their new path to parenthood.
We have added things to consider. Most new parents-to-be worry about things like the ups and downs of pregnancy or how to maintain the division of labor between working parents. Instead, we face a whole different slew of challenges.
Because of his paraplegia, we can't get pregnant the old-fashioned way and will require medical assistance. There are several methods for sperm retrieval that have escalating costs and medical involvement.
His doctor has been excellent in walking us through what these steps will look like and how we can ensure that we can still have children.
These physical changes have been hard on Daniel and his understanding of his own sexuality, but haven't dulled his desire to have children.
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