Links
We’ve assembled links and contact information for a variety of organizations that may be helpful to you in researching and exploring the varied paths to parenthood.
National Organizations
These national organizations provide a wealth of information on topics from reproductive medicine to parenting issues.
American Fertility Association (AFA)
www.theafa.org
666 Fifth Avenue, Suite 278
New York, NY 10103
888-917-3777
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
http://www.asrm.org
1209 Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL 35216-2809
(205)978-5000
This organization is a leader in multidisciplinary information, education, advocacy and standards in the field of reproductive medicine.
Fertile Hope
www.fertilehope.org
42 W. 24th Street
New York, NY 10010
(888) 994-HOPE
A non-profit organization dedicated to helping cancer patients who are faced with infertility.
The GayByBoom
www.thegaybyboom.com
6520 Platt Avenue #577
West Hills, CA 91307-3218
(818) 883-4753
An organization dedicated to providing information, education and resources to same sex couples seeking to become parents.
International Council on Infertility Information Dissemination (INCIID)
www.inciid.org
P.O. Box 91363
Tucson, AZ 85752-1363
(520) 544-9548 Phone
(520) 509-5251 Fax
A nonprofit organization that provides information and immediate support regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infertility and pregnancy loss, and offers guidance to those considering adoption or childfree lifestyles.
National Organization of Single Mothers, Inc.
www.singlemothers.org
P.O. Box 68
Midland, NC 28107
(704) 888-KIDS
A clearinghouse of information and network of support to single mothers. This non-profit organization also publishes a bimonthly newsletter, SingleMOTHER.
Infertility Network
www.infertilitynetwork.org
160 Pickering St.
Toronto, ON M4E 3J7
(416) 691-3611
A registered Canadian charity, this organization provides information and support to people experiencing infertility so they can make informed choices about their family-building options.
Resolve
www.resolve.org
1310 Broadway
Somerville, MA 02144-1731
(617) 623-0744 Helpline
(617) 623-1156 Business Line
A national organization dedicated to providing education, advocacy and support for men and women facing the crisis of infertility issues.
Single Mothers By Choice
www.singlemothersbychoice.com
P.O. Box 1642
Gracie Station Square
New York, NY 10028
(212) 988-0993
An organization providing resources, education and support for women who are single mothers or who are considering becoming one.
Other Helpful Web Sites
Baby Bag
http://www.babybag.com
This comprehensive site for parents covers topics from Prenatal to Preschool, including pregnancy and birth announcements as well as discussion groups.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/ART/index.htm
The CDC site includes recent statistics on fertility centers and their success rates.
IHR.com
www.ihr.com
IHR.com has a comprehensive section on infertility resources, with links to many services, products and educational opportunities.
OBGYN.NET
http://www.obgyn.net
This site is an international resource center for professionals in obstetrics and gynecology, the medical industry and the women they serve. It offers clinical reference collections, powerful search tools, discussion forums, and electronic journals.
