International Resources
Infertility Awareness
Association of Canada
IAAC provides educational material, support,
and assistance to those experiencing the medical, emotional, and financial
effects of infertility.
Malpani Fertility Clinic
Dr Malpani Clinic: India based Infertility Clinic
offers Information on Male, Female Fertility Treatment. Also offers IVF treatment and
donor egg program.
National Resources
American Fertility Association
A national organization dedicated to
assisting those facing reproductive health issues.
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
An organization devoted to advancing knowledge and expertise in reproductive
medicine and biology.
Center for Reproductive Psychology
The Center for Reproductive Psychology
is dedicated to addressing the psychological impact that men and women experience
when faced with obstacles in becoming parents. Drs. Martha and David Diamond, and
Dr. Janet Jaffe, co-founders of the Center, know from the inside what it feels
like: we have each experienced our own reproductive trauma, and have come together
to provide education, psychological counseling, and supportive services to
individuals and couples struggling with infertility, miscarriage and stillbirth,
surrogacy, donor technology, adoption, multiple and complicated births, premature
birth and postpartum adjustment.
Cleveland Conception Connection
Conception Connection is an egg donor agency dedicated to matching
couples with amazing egg donors whose only wish is to help
couples conceive.
Hannah's Prayer
Hannah's
Prayer desires to provide Christian based support and encouragement to couples
around the world who are struggling with the pain of "fertility challenges"
including infertility or the loss of a child at any time from conception through
early infancy.
Inciid
This organization, pronounced "Inside," offers a wealth of medical information,
statistics, and resources on infertility. It also provides a state-by-state listing
of specialists, including reproductive endocrinologist.
IVF.com
A service
provided by the medical staff of Georgia Reproductive Specialists. It is the
goal of our physicians and IVF laboratory team to provide you with the latest
women's healthcare innovations to address infertility, polycystic ovaries,
endometriosis, and pelvic pain treatment.
RESOLVE
A national
infertility organization with a nationwide network of chapters. Resolve provides
education, advocacy, and support.
Stepping Stones
Offering Christian support and resources for couples eperiencing impaired
fertility, including pregnancy loss, secondary infertility, and questions about
adoption.
Helpful Articles & Fact Sheets About Infertility
Minnesota Resources
Hearts Like Hannah Support Group
Provides encouragement, support, and friendship for those dealing with infertility,
miscarriage, adoption and more. Currently the group meets at Christ Community Church
in Rochester four times a year in January, April, July, and October but also meets periodically at other
times.
Contact: Call 507-282-5569 or
email for questions, details or directions.
Life Healing Life Acupuncture for Women's Health & Fertility
Life Healing Life is the private practice of Nicole Lange, an acupuncturist
and herbalist in Minneapolis, MN. She specializes in women's health &
fertility and has a special interest in the emotional aspects of health and
healing. The website shares helpful information, as well as information on classes,
public speaking events, and individual treatments.
Partners in Psychiatry
and Psychology
Specializing in infertility and reproductive complications.
Glenda Cedarleaf-Orr, MSW, LICSW, has worked for many years with people finding
peace with grief. Jeffrey Sawyer, MD, is a psychiatrist, who can offer medication
if necessary. Deborah Simmons, Ph.D., LMFT does EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization
and Reprocessing), a technique that is excellent for resolving trauma. All on
staff offer hypnosis.
Patiently Waiting Support Group
This group is established to provide compassionate support for
individuals and couples through their journey of infertility and/or adoption in
a safe Christian environment. Currently the group meets in Blaine the third
Tuesday of each month to discuss and offer support during infertility.
Contact: Ashley Jensen 763-783-5646
RESOLVE ~ Midwest Region
RESOLVE's mission is to provide timely,
compassionate support and information to people who are experiencing infertility
and to increase awareness of infertility issues through advocacy and public education.
SPIRITUALITY and INFERTILITY
(unbiased of any specific religion or faith tradition)
Two different groups
meet from 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. at a Minneapolis location for FOUR consecutive
weeks. A support group program entitled: Seeking God in Infertility: Meditations
and Journaling Exercises Promoting Dialogue with Yourself, Your Spouse, Others
and God created and facilitated by Vera Snow. A new group starts at the
beginning of each month. Contact Vera Snow at (763)522-9009 or
www.snowpublications.com