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Resource Links
HELPFUL LINKS
The following is a list of national organizations that provide information or support.
Please e-mail us with additions or corrections to this list at stepasst@bethany.org. Stepping Stones does not endorse all the views or opinions expressed by the groups listed below. These links are presented merely for information. Users are urged to use discretion.
*Denotes a Christian-based group
INFERTILITY INFORMATION
*Childless Not By Choice: a Christian-based Internet resource featuring "tea room" chat opportunities with others who are childless not by choice. childlessnotbychoice.com
Dancing Upon Barren Land – Hope for Infertility: Support ministry for fertility-challenged women-providing inspiration and support. www.dancinguponbarrenland.com
Fertile Thoughts: a rich resource for medical information related to infertility. fertilethoughts.com
Children Are a Gift Foundation: a support organization for those suffering from infertility or loss of a baby. glorybabies.org or childrenareagift.org
Infertility Awareness Association of Canada: IAAC provides educational material, support, and assistance to those experiencing the medical, emotional, and financial effects of infertility. iaac.ca
*Hannah's Prayer Ministries: provides Christian support for infertility challenges, including infertility or the loss of a child any time from conception through early infancy. hannah.org. For online support, go to hannahsprayer.org.
Resolve: a national infertility organization with a nationwide network of chapters that provides education, advocacy, and support. resolve.org
*Sarah's Laughter: Biblical encouragement for those struggling with infertility. sarahs-laughter.com
Prematurity.org: a website with information and support for the prevention of premature births. prematurity.org
PREGNANCY LOSS AND INFANT DEATH
*Caleb Ministries: a Christian ministry offering help for women who have experienced infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant death or who are post-abortive. calebministries.org
*Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death: a Christian nonprofit organization that reaches out to those who have lost a child to miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. mend.org
ADOPTION SUPPORT AND INFORMATION
*Bethany Christian Services: a Christian adoption and orphan care agency. Bethany is the parent organization of Stepping Stones. Through many of its 70+ offices in the United States, Bethany offers domestic, intercountry, and embryo adoption services. bethany.org
Adoption.com: lists multiple adoption resources and links adoption.com
Adoption Search: a site providing a wealth of information on sites related to adoption. adoptionsearch.com
Adoptive Families of America Adoption Magazine: the largest national adoptive family nonprofit support organization (20,000 members). adopting.org
Jewell Among Jewels Adoption Network, Inc.: through writing and speaking, Jewell Among Jewels seeks to honor, educate, and encourage those touched by adoption. adoptionjewels.org
Missing GRACE: helps families on their journey through pregnancy loss, infant death, infertility, and adoption, and provides resources to aid individuals as they grieve, restore, arise, commemorate, and educate. missinggrace.org
Weaving Families Adoption Ministry: provides adoption counseling/consulting, education, and comfort for families throughout the adoption journey. They work with families interested in adopting after infertility and provide the counseling, education, and support they need to journey the road of adoption. weavingfamilies.com
MEDICAL AND PHYSICIAN INFORMATION
American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians & Gynecologists: a pro-life organization of physicians who specialize in gynecology. The website allows you to locate physicians in your area. Please note: Not all of the physicians listed by this organization specialize in infertility. Stepping Stones recommends physicians who are Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologists. aaplog.org
American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS): This website allows you to verify the board certification, status, and location of physicians certified by one or more of the 24 member boards of the ABMS. certifieddoctor.org
American Society for Reproductive Medicine: an organization devoted to advancing knowledge and expertise in reproductive medicine and biology. asrm.org
Inciid: pronounced "inside," this organization offers a wealth of medical information, statistics, and resources on infertility. It also provides a state-by-state listing of specialists, including reproductive endocrinologists. inciid.org
Christian Medical and Dental Association: the largest Christian-based medical association in North America. Their website offers a physician-search feature for a variety of specialties, including infertility. cmdahome.org
Christian Counseling
The following organizations may be able to help you find a Christian counselor in your area:
· American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) aacc.net
· Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) caps.net
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