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Resource Links
Helpful Links
The following is a list of national organizations that provide information or support.
Please email us with additions or corrections to this list - 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
American Society for Reproductive Medicine - An organization devoted to advancing knowledge and expertise in reproductive medicine and biology. asrm.org
Baby Dreamers - a Christian based online community of encouragement for married couples living through the challenges of infertility, miscarriage, and infant loss. babydreamers.org
Childless not by Choice - a Christian based internet resource featuring "tea room" chat opportunities with others who are childless not by choice. childlessnotbychoice.com
Fertile Thoughts - a rich resource for medical information related to infertility. fertilethoughts.net
Glory Babies - a support organization for those suffering from infertility or loss of a baby. glorybabies.org
IncMoms.com - Originally formed to help moms find jobs at home so they could stay at home with their babies, IncMoms have now added Christian based infertility information. www.incmoms.com
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 - Hannah's Prayer 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. Resolve provides education, advocacy, and support. resolve.org
*Sarah's Laughter - Biblical encouragement for those struggling with infertility. sarahslaughter.com
*Snow Publications - meditations and other information for couples seeking to find God's direction for their families. snowpublications.com
*Stepping Stones Discussion Forums - the participants of the forums are invited to post questions, share experiences, and offer helpful information and encouragement. stepforums.bethany.org
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, early infant death, or 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 family services agency. Bethany is the parent organization of Stepping Stones. Through many of its 70+ offices in the United States, Bethany offers both domestic and international 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, adoption, and provides resources to aid individuals as the 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. We work with families interested in adopting after infertility and providing the counseling, education, and support they need to journey the road of adoption. weavingfamilies.com
Medical and Physician Information
American Association of Pro-Life 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
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. inciid.org
Christian Medical and Dental Association - This is 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 of Psychological Studies (CAPS) caps.net
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