When the Nation Comes First, Parenthood Waits – But Not Forever!

All About Fertility

“If it doesn’t happen this time, the next chance is 6 months later.”

These weren’t just words. They were a lump in the throat.
A sentence soaked in helplessness, love, and silent sacrifice.

💔 The Call That Broke Me

Last week, I received a call from a young woman living in a small town in Punjab. Her husband, a jawan posted in Arunachal Pradesh, comes home once every 6 months. They’ve been married for 2 years—and in that entire time, they’ve had only four chances to try for a baby.

Yes, you read that right.

Only 4 chances to conceive in 2 years.
Not because of PCOS.
Not because of male infertility.
Not because of stress or lifestyle.
But because of one reason: Separation by duty.

As an Army officer’s wife myself, I knew this pain too well. Field postings. Remote border locations. Zero network. Days without speaking. Months without meeting. And yet… society still asks, “Itni der se shaadi hui hai, baccha kyun nahi hua?”

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🪖 When Duty Comes Before Desire

Infertility among defence couples is a hidden epidemic. And no one talks about it. Because it’s not about the body—
It’s about the calendar,
the clock,
and that one small window every six months.

Fertility, in its very essence, is about timing. Ovulation, sperm quality, uterine lining—everything is time-bound.
Now imagine coordinating all of that… when you only have a few days together every year.

And this is not an isolated story.
More and more defence couples are facing this challenge.
And most don’t even know where to go for support.

 

🫶 A Soldier’s Spirit in the Fertility Battle

That same woman told me something that gave me goosebumps.
Her husband, hearing her frustration and helplessness, said:

“Join Gitanjali Ma’am’s program. Tell me what I need to do. I’ll prepare for it like a mission.”

That’s not just love.
That’s not just planning.
That’s soldier spirit.

And that’s when it hit me—every fertility journey is its own battlefield.
Some are fought with injections and medications.
Some are fought with distance, duty, and hope.

 Why Infertility Rates Are Higher in the Armed Forces

Here’s the bitter truth:

Infertility among defence couples is rising.
Not because they are unhealthy. On the contrary, they are among the fittest in our population.

But because:

• Long postings create forced long-distance relationships
• Infrequent intimacy means fewer chances to conceive
• Lack of proper fertility education in defence communities
• Social pressure during short leaves creates performance anxiety
• No access to fertility-friendly nutrition, doctors, or emotional support in remote areas

And worse, many couples don’t seek help in time.
Because “log kya kahenge?”
Because “shaadi toh perfect dikhni chahiye.”
Because “woh toh fauji hai, unko problem kaise ho sakti hai?”

💡 6 powerful steps Army Couples Going Through Infertility Should Do

If you or someone you know is in the same situation, please know: You’re not alone.
And yes, there is a way forward.

Here are 6 powerful steps that defence couples can take:

1. Plan Fertility Like a Mission

Just like missions have strategy and timelines, your fertility journey needs:

• An ovulation tracker
• A detailed supplement and diet plan
• A checklist of tests (like AMH, semen analysis, thyroid)

In our Garbha Sankalp workshop, we help couples create a Fertility Mission Blueprint customized to their lifestyle and timelines.

2. Get Medical Tests Done in Advance

Don’t wait for the next leave to “try”. Use the time in between to:

• Get key tests done (AMH, ultrasound, hormone panels)
• Identify any issues early—low sperm count, egg reserve, thyroid imbalance
• Have one-on-one teleconsults with fertility experts

3.  Align Body, Mind, and Emotions

Long-distance and waiting periods can create emotional stress.
Infertility isn’t just physical—it’s mental too.

• Practice guided meditation together over phone/video
• Do daily yoga or walks
• Try journaling and affirmations (we offer printable fertility journals in our toolkit)

4.  Sync Your Lifestyle Before the Leave

The 6-month wait shouldn’t go to waste.
Both partners can:

• Follow a fertility nutrition plan for 2-3 months
• Quit smoking or alcohol
• Take male & female fertility supplements
• Build emotional intimacy—because fertility flows better with emotional safety

5.  Explore Compassionate Ground Postings for Fertility Treatment

Here’s an important tip very few Army couples are aware of:

📣 If you’ve been facing infertility for more than 5 years, you can:

• Speak to your Commanding Officer (CO) or reporting officer about your situation
• Get a formal letter or recommendation from your unit’s medical officer
• Apply for compassionate ground posting to one of the Army’s advanced medical institutes across India

The Indian Armed Forces have over 25 Research & Referral (R&R) medical centres where advanced fertility treatments like IVF, IUI, and diagnostics are available — free of cost.

These include:

• Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi
• Command Hospitals in Pune, Kolkata, Lucknow, Bangalore, etc.
• Military hospitals with dedicated fertility wings

This option not only brings couples together but also provides top-tier infertility care without the high expenses of private clinics.

Awareness about this route is low. But if your journey has stretched long, this could be the turning point.

6.  Join a Fertility Support Program Designed for Army Families

We’ve created a special program — Garbha Sankalp,
for couples like you who need:

• Structured guidance
• Fertility awareness in simple language
• Holistic planning
• Ayurveda + Medical integration
• And most importantly, compassion

Our community understands field postings, emotional disconnect, and rural family pressures.
We’ve helped 15,000+ couples conceive, including several from the Indian Army.

🫂 You’re Not Alone. Your Battle is Valid.

To every soldier and their partner silently carrying this burden—
We see you.
We honour your strength.
And we’re here to walk with you.

Because every baby conceived through sacrifice—is a story of deep love, service, and patience.

Join the Garbha Sankalp Workshop today.
Let us help you turn your wait into preparation—
And your pain into power.

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