It meant I would go from "trying to have a baby" to "prospective adoptive parent" to childless. The word felt heavy in my mouth and kept that little voice in the back of my head alive, whispering ...

Fertility struggles can have a huge impact on couples' wellbeing ... it’s wise to at least try. Trying for a baby can create many emotional ups and downs,” says Dr Aslam.

A couple who have spent years four years trying to conceive ... She added: 'It's taken all the excitement, fun and privacy of trying for a baby. 'It's taken over our life, it's stopped us planning ...