American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), 1209 Montgomery Highway, Birmingham, AL 35216-2809; (205) 978-5000; Fax (205) 978-5005. Non-profit, professional medical organization devoted to advancing knowledge in reproductive medicine and infertility.
Hannah's Prayer, PO Box 5534, Maryville, TN 37802. A organization with Christian emphasis, concentrating on infertility or the loss of a child at any time from conception through early infancy. The organization has been refocused so that their primary emphasis is internet based. They no longer offer care/support chapters or the "penpal connection" but now provide an extensive message board system connecting member through nearly 80 topic-specific aspect of infertility, loss, adoption, and parenthood. The website is: www.Hannah.org
Infertility Awareness Association of Canada (IAAC), 406 - One Nicholas St. Ottawa, Ont. K1N 7B7. 613-244-7222. Fax 613-244-8908. Telephone support line 1-800-263-2929. E-mail iaac@fox.nstn.ca. Trish Maynard, Executive Director. Newsletter, library, information packages. Founded 1989. Alberta Chapter: Irene Ryll, 403-481-6618. -- B.C. Chapter: Nancy Newman, Box 1946, Gibsons, B.C. V0N 1V0, 604-885-9117. -- Halifax Chapter: Catherine Clute, Box 501 Halifax Central, Halifax, N.S. B3J 2R7, 902-275-5118, e-mail catherine.clute@sfnet.dfo.ca. -- Moncton Chapter: Francine Cormier, 506-855-6288. -- MontrŽal Chapter: Tina Ferstman, 514-694-6822. -- Ottawa Chapter: Kelly Rabjohn, 57 Ruskin St., Ottawa, Ont. K1Y 4A8, 613-233-9542. -- Winnipeg Chapter: Candace Propp, 82 Harbison Ave. W., Winnipeg, Man. R2L 0A1. Chapter tel. 204-661-9581.
Resolve, Inc., 1310 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144-1731, Helpline: (617) 623-0744; FAX (617) 632-0252. Support, resources, education, information and advocacy concerning infertility. Publishes newsletter, and offers membership with multiple benefits for $45. Web page can be found at: http://www.resolve.org
Stepping Stones, c/o Bethany Christian Services, 901 Eastern Avenue NE, PO Box 294, Grand Rapids MI 49501-0294; (616) 224-7488; Fax (616) 224-7593; email step@bethany.org. A ministry of Bethany Christian Services, offers Christian based support, encouragement and information for couples facing infertility or pregnancy loss. Stepping Stones provides a full-color newsletter, web based information ( http://www.bethany.org/step ) , a bookstore ministry and information on beginning infertility / pregnancy loss support groups.
Tapestry Books, PO Box 359, Ringoes, NJ 08551-0359, (800) 765-2367; fax (908) 788-2999. Offers an extensive catalog of a couple of hundred resources specifically for adoption and infertility.