ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS

Postpartum Support International (PSI) https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/

RESOLVE- https://resolve.org/support-groups

RESOURCES

Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Website- http://nationalshare.org/

Infertility FAQ’s- https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/infertility/

ReproductiveFacts.org- https://www.reproductivefacts.org/?ct=87a8864a6d49368c7dbb30f9c03f7d39a349eb88cc7c7ea48211ce6368d455f045e936a9bcdee1171f1b69f1258142dc9c24bd01334db95cb00902c20394d6a6

Third-Party Reproduction:

Children’s Books

1. The Donor Conception Network- ‘Our Story’ (Single Mom, Single Dad, Two Moms, Two Dads, etc.)

2. Love Is A Family

3. Love Makes A Family

4. Families, Families, Families

5. All Kinds of Families

6. A Very Kind Koala: A Surrogacy Story for Children

7. The Kangaroo Pouch: a story about surrogacy for young children

8. I’ve Got Dibs: A Donor Sibling Story
   
   

Articles on Disclosing to Donor-Conceived Children:

1. Informing Offspring of Their Conception by Gamete or Embryo Donation: An Ethic Committee Opinion

2. Assisted Reproduction Kids grow up just fine – but it may be better to tell them early about biological origins

3. Openness in Donor Conception is Essential

4. Why Parents Should Be Open With Their Kids About Donor Conception

Infertility, Infant Loss, Grief & Loss:

1. From Three Heartbeats to One

Relationships:

1. Codependent No More

2. The Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work

3. Disarming the Narcissist

4. Fair Play

Motherhood, Postpartum Depression/Anxiety:

1. Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts

Self-Development, Workbooks, etc:

1. The Self-Confidence Workbook

2. The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook

3. The Four Agreements
   

ARTICLES

The Lasting Trauma of Infertility- https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/23/parenting/the-lasting-trauma-of-infertility.html

Despite High Costs, More Women Are Interested in Single Motherhood- https://www.wsj.com/articles/despite-high-costs-more-women-are-interested-in-single-motherhood-11561800601

Why I decided to be a “Single Mother by Choice”- https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/decided-single-mother-choice-62509216

Single Mamas are Raising Awesome Kids and Research Confirms it-https://www.mother.ly/news/single-mamas-are-raising-awesome-kidsand-research-confirms-it

Miscarriage Trauma Can Last Far Longer than We Realized-https://www.huffpost.com/entry/miscarriage-trauma-ptsd_l_5e20a458c5b673621f725688?fbclid=IwAR1aqIo2J2ec94tsrlZwW1zO2X78RiJSWK0674NPJn6i6I1cDtdwUAU3jeA

How Long Should It Take to Grieve- https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/18/health/prolonged-grief-disorder.html

TED TALKS

Transition to Motherhood- https://www.ted.com/talks/alexandra_sacks_a_new_way_to_think_about_the_transition_to_motherhood

Do Kids Think of Sperm Donors as Family?https://www.ted.com/talks/veerle_provoost_do_kids_think_of_sperm_donors_as_family?language=en

Unknown Identity: The Untold Lie of a Donor-Conceived Person https://www.ted.com/talks/lizzy_forman_unknown_identity_the_untold_life_of_a_donor_conceived_person

Recommended Providers:

OB/GYN's:
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- Main Line HealthCare OB/GYN

(484) 572-2444

- McConnell & Associates OB/GYN

(610) 648- 9222

- Paoli OB/GYN

(610) 889- 9550

-  Chester County OB/GYN

(610) 692- 3434

Medication Management: Psychiatrists and CRNP's: 

- Behavioral Wellness for Women

Brianna Dawson, MSN, PMHNP-BC, PMH-C

(Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner)

(610) 551-0550

https://www.behavioralwellnessforwomen.com/

- Carrie Malagna, RN, MEd, PMHNP

(Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner)

(484) 222-4135

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/psychiatrists/carrie-malanga-bryn-mawr-pa/474285

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Fertility Clinics:

- Main Line Fertility 

(610) 527-0800

https://www.mainlinefertility.com/

- Shady Grove Fertility 

(610) 981- 6000

https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/

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- RMA

(866) 762-3140

https://rmanetwork.com/

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- Dr. Maureen Kelly - Society Hill Reproductive Medicine

(215) 829-8110

https://www.societyhillrm.com/

Nutritionists:

- Liz Schonthal, MS, RD, LDN

(336) 458-8142

https://yournutritionpartner.com/

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New Parent Classes and Education:

Therapist for Dads 

- Main Line Family Education 

Nicole Didizian, RN-BSN, CBC, CCE

www.mlfed.com

484-254-6581

- Scott Bragg, LPC, CAADC, CCTP

​https://braggcounseling.com/

610-679-8198