15 Fertility Prayers If You’re Struggling to Get Pregnant
Published January 15, 2026
Trying to conceive is often a challenging, emotional journey marked by cycles of hope and disappointment. It can feel isolating, especially when medical advice and uncertainty become overwhelming. During such times, many turn to faith for comfort and strength. Fertility prayers can help you voice your deepest hopes, find calm amid emotional turmoil, and maintain hope throughout the journey.
In this article, you’ll find a collection of prayers to support you on your journey—prayers for conception, patience, emotional strength, and support for loved ones. You’ll also find gentle guidance on combining prayer with self-care and medical insight. The aim is to offer both comfort and a balanced, grounded approach during this challenging time.
Why Turn To Fertility Prayers—Faith, Hope, And Encouragement
The Emotional And Spiritual Weight Of Integrity
The path to parenthood is not always straightforward. For many, fertility struggles bring waves of sadness, frustration, grief, and longing. Month after month of hope followed by disappointment can leave you feeling discouraged and alone. A sense of isolation is often part of this journey.
Acknowledging these feelings is an important step. It helps you recognize that your pain and longing are real, valid, and worthy of compassion, both from God and from others.
The Role Of Faith And Prayer In Times Of Waiting
Faith can become an anchor when uncertainty overwhelms. Prayer opens a sacred space to pour out your heart—to share hopes, fears, disappointments, and dreams. Through prayer, you can find comfort, trust, and a sense of peace that surpasses circumstances.
The Christian tradition is rich with stories of couples—like Abraham and Sarah, or Elizabeth and Zechariah—who endured long seasons of waiting and sorrow. Their journey reminds us that God sees our longing, hears our prayers, and works in His timing. Prayer isn’t about guarantees; it’s about trust, surrender, and hope. It helps us cling to faith, even when the outcome feels uncertain.
Prayer + Practical Help — A Balanced Approach
Turning to prayer doesn’t mean turning away from practical help. Many couples find that combining spiritual devotion with medical guidance, counseling, a healthy lifestyle, and emotional support brings the most holistic comfort.
Prayer can provide emotional and spiritual strength; practical support can address body and mind. Together, they honor the wholeness of your journey—body, soul, and spirit.
15 Meaningful Prayers To Help You On Your Fertility Journey
Here are 15 prayers for conception, patience, emotional strength, and support for loved ones. You can read them silently, adapt them to reflect your feelings, or pray them aloud with your partner.
Prayer For Conception
You are the God of my fertility. I pray and hold faith in your word. I beg that You plant a seed into my womb Lord. Not just any seed, but a holy and healthy seed of God. You said to go forth and be fruitful. So God, I ask this day that You open my womb so that I can bring forth a child and even children. Just as You opened the womb of Sarah after so many years, I believe that You are and will do the same today. I have faith that You will keep Your promises to Your children. I know You will quench my desire. Lord, even as Hannah was without a child, You give her a son after her prayer unto You. You heard her supplication. And this day, I know my prayer will not be void unto You, but it will be heard and answered. Lord, even as you remember Rachel and she conceived, listen to my prayers and me and my family. Enable me to conceive and bear a child. You said to ask, and it shall be given. This day I ask for fertility in the womb. I break the spirit of barrenness, and I come against every attack of the enemy to prevent my pregnancy. Amen.
Prayer For Motherhood To The Blessed Virgin
Most Holy Mother, hear the cries of my heart right now. Blessed Virgin, I want to be fruitful, but I have not yet been blessed with fertility. Grant me fertility over my life and end my suffering. Help make me a fruitful vine within my house; my children will be like olive shoots around my table. Mother of Mercy, I know I was not created so that I would be fruitless, but your Son created me to be effective in all that I do. I know that my season of fertility will come according to your Son’s timing. Amen.
Fertility Prayer For Daughter
Dear Father, The world is aware of your miracles, and so am I. I come to you in the name of my daughter. She has tried to conceive without success. Please shower your blessing upon her.
Lord, I am praying you to bless her with a child. I am expecting your miracle into her life. Amen.
Prayer For Comfort While Waiting To Get Pregnant
God, I know that you see my heart, and you see every anxious thought in my head. I pray that you would allow my body to conceive and give my little one the health and strength they need to grow. I pray you will help me to trust in you throughout this process and comfort me when things don’t go my way. When my world feels like it’s crumbling, help me to lift my eyes to you. Be my comfort in times of trouble and times of sorrow. I believe you are still with me, even in this difficult season. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Fertility Prayer For First Baby
Dear Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, I pray to you with my whole heart that I receive a positive pregnancy test and be released from the pain of infertility. As your loving servant and child of God, I ask you in the name of Jesus to help us with our fertility issues and bless our family with our first baby. I know that everything will come in due time, and I trust in your creative power to send good news to our family. Amen
Fertility Prayer To St. Gerard
O Good St Gerard, powerful intercessor before God and wonder worker of our day, confidently, I call upon you and seek your aid. On Earth, you always fulfilled God’s designs. Help me now to do the holy will of God. Implore the Master of Life, from whom all paternity proceeds, to render me fruitful in offspring, that I may raise up children to God in this life, and in the world to come, heirs to the Kingdom of His Glory. Amen. Dear Mother Mary, speak to Jesus for me.
Prayer For A Friend Trying To Conceive
Lord, I come to you with a prayer of my heart for my friend who is struggling to have a baby. Dear Heavenly Father, please help her realise this deep desire to have a little baby filled with your love. She is afraid that she is destined to be a childless woman without her own children. Dear Father, please bless her with the precious gift of life. Help her to trust your plan so that she can have a healthy pregnancy and receive her heart’s desire. Thank you, Oh Lord. Amen.
Prayer For Patience, Strength, And Trust In God’s Timing
Lord Jesus, thank you for the gift of this time. Even though it’s hard to wait for something I desire, I know your timing is perfect and I thank you for this season. I pray your comfort and peace would overflow and that you would help me to cast every care onto you. Help me to listen to you fervently and to have eyes to see what you’re teaching me while I wait. I trust in your timing, and I believe you will make everything work out for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayer To St. Philomena For Fertility And Conception
Dearest St. Philomena, your prayers are powerful because you are so close to Our Lord. Your childlike faith and devotion are an inspiration to all of the faithful. Many miracles have occurred as a result of your intercession. In your closeness to Our Lord, please lift up these my intentions in prayer…
(state your intentions)
St. Philomena, at such a young age, you gave everything to Jesus to become a consecrated virgin for the Kingdom. Giving even more, you gave your life as you suffered a martyr’s death to preserve your gift to our Lord. Pray for me that I might have the same faith and willingness to accept God’s will, no matter the cost. Amen.
Prayer For Twins
Dear God, please accept my prayer of wanting the only blessing to have a twin heart in my life. Lords, I am Thankful to you for making us worthy and dropping this desire in our hearts. We are ready to do our duty and become parents of twins. Please accept our prayers in the name of Jesus. Amen
Prayer To St. Agnes For Fertility
Heavenly St. Agnes, I humbly come before you with my deepest desire for fertility. Please intercede on my behalf and ask our loving Lord to bless me with the gift of motherhood.
Grant me patience, strength, and faith during this journey. May your holy example inspire me to trust in God’s divine plan for my life. Amen.
Prayer To St. Brigid For Healing And Fertility
St. Brigid, champion of women and of babies, I ask for your intercession. You are a healer who strengthens what is weak. You bring harmony where there is discord. Pray to Jesus to heal my body that I might conceive and birth a healthy child into this world. Strengthen my soul that I may remain steadfast in my belief in my own fertility. Bring harmony to me that my body, soul, and spirit may align to prepare for pregnancy. Prepare my heart to welcome new life with love. Hear my pleas, Brigid, and intercede for me to our Lord, Jesus Christ. Through Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.
Prayer To St. Colette For Pregnancy
Saint Colette, Patron Saint of those trying to conceive, I come to you with my desire to conceive a child. I ask you to intercede before Jesus and plead with Him to fulfil this urgent desire of my heart — if it be His will. I ask that I may conceive a healthy baby who will bring joy to my family and who will live a life dedicated to Christ. St. Colette, pray for me. (Say three Hail Marys to invite the Blessed Mother’s assistance. Amen.
Prayer To St. Rita For Fertility And A Miracle Child
Saint Rita, you are my advocate and protector. You are beloved by the Lord and given special graces from heaven. Saint Rita, you help those who are in need. Hear my desire now to be healed of infertility. Intercede on my behalf to the Lord so I may be blessed with perfect and miraculous fertility. Know my deep desire to conceive and birth a healthy child who will live a long, happy, and healthy life. Advocate for me, so heaven might hear and graciously grant my request for a miracle child. As I await this intercession, help me to be patient in my suffering as you were. Help me to be consumed with Divine Love as you were. Help me to persevere in prayer as you did. Through your intercession, and the love of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.
Prayer To St. Anthony For Children
St. Anthony of miracles, through your intervention, God heals the barren woman and makes her a joyful mother of children. Deliver me from barrenness, and restore my fertility. Heal my body. Heal my soul. Guide me to make the right choices. Help me to find my baby. I pray with certainty that my happy, healthy baby will soon be in my arms. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
How To Pray With Faith — Tips For Using These Prayers Intentionally
Pray With Honesty—Bringing Your Pain And Hope To God
Your prayers don’t need to follow a perfect formula—what matters is honesty. Bring your deepest fears, your longing, your hopes, even your anger or grief before God. Let your heart speak plainly. He is able to handle your pain, your doubts, and your heartbreak. This kind of transparent prayer is an act of faith in itself.
Combine Prayer With Self-Care And Holistic Support
This journey affects the body, mind, and soul. Support yourself physically and emotionally, alongside your spiritual practice.
- Prioritize rest, nourishment, and gentle exercise when appropriate.
- Seek out emotional support—from a partner, a trusted friend, counseling, or a support group.
- Recognize that taking care of your physical and emotional well-being honors the body God has given you.
Lean On Community—Share Your Burden, Share Your Hope
If you feel comfortable, share your journey with a trusted friend, family member, partner, or church community. Inviting others to pray, empathise, or simply listen can lighten the emotional load and strengthen hope. Community is a gift—designed to support us in our times of need.
Finding Peace, Hope, And Strength In Your Fertility Journey
The desire to conceive a child is deeply personal, and the journey can be painful and unpredictable. But you’re not alone. God sees your heart. He hears your prayers. He walks with you through every season of waiting, longing, and hope. Continue to hold on to faith, hope, and patience. Use these fertility prayers, lean on community, care for your body and spirit, and trust in God’s timing and love—even when the path feels uncertain.
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