Find Support
Infertility can affect your life in multiple ways (physically, emotionally socially, and financially) and is often difficult to talk about. Family, friends, and co-workers may not fully understand what you are going through.
Support services can be a life saver as you are experiencing infertility. They can
• Reduce your sense of isolation
• Help normalize the experience for you and your partner
• Instill hope
• Give you the opportunity to both give and receive support
• Provide useful information to you
The AFA is here to help you. Whether you’re interested in family building options, struggling with compromised fertility or wanting to make smart choices now so you can preserve your fertility, you’ve come to the right place. Check out the options available below, and let us know if there’s anything else we can do to better serve you by sending an email to
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Toll-Free Support Line
(888) 917-3777
The AFA operates a toll-free Information and Support Line. This is the number to call for information about membership, support groups, to find a professional and other patient issues. Live assistance is available Monday through Friday 9 AM - 5 PM ET.
Ovum Donation Seminar - Fall 2008
The American Fertility Association is sponsoring a six week Ovum Donation seminar Series beginning Monday, October 27th.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - 902 Broadway (between 20th and 21st Streets) 13th Floor
http://www.theafa.org/blog_images/fall_ovum_donation_08.pdf
Free Tuesday Night Online Chat Series
Join us for an hour of online conversation with some of the leading experts in the fields of reproductive health, family building and fertility. Chat’s take place every Tuesday from 8 PM - 9 PM ET. more »
In-Person Support Groups & Educational Seminars
Our face-to-face support groups are offered in various locales and cover general infertility issues as well as groups for couples, women over 40, mind-body groups, groups for those experiencing recurrent pregnancy loss, and other select topics.
New York City Women’s Over Forty Support Groups more »
New York City Women’s Mind / Body In-Person Fertility Support Groups more »
West Coast Support Groups more »
Free Telephone Coaching Support Group
Provides a convenient and private way for you to take part in a supportive and educational group experience from the comfort of your home or work place. To participate, all you need is access to a telephone and you can be connected to a group of people from around the country (and the world). All groups are facilitated by licensed mental health professionals with substantial expertise in infertility treatment and/or adoption. Groups are 1 hour long and are size-limited, allowing all participants an opportunity to share their questions, concerns, and experience with the coaching group and are offered as a free service to our members.
October 28th: “Considering Adoption ”
November 5th: “Coping With The Holidays ”
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More information
Please contact our AFA Co-directors of Support Services:
Joann Galst, Ph.D. 212-759-2783 or Sara Barris, Psy.D.718-544-0932
Online Educational Seminars
Leading professionals provide seminar-quality education via a narrated PowerPoint presentation.
Coming Soon!
Sponsor Links
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
This year’s GLMA Annual Conference will be held in Seattle October 22-25th. The AFA will be there! For details visit
http://www.glma.org/annualconference
Genetics & IVF Institute
Leading Donor Egg Program, Superior Success Rates,
and Flexible Cycle Options. Free Online Videos, Free
Information Packets and More...
http://www.givf.com/afa.cfm
Batzofin Fertility Services
Compassionate, personalized, cutting-edge care in a tranquil setting to optimize your chance for success.
http://www.batzofinfertilityservices.com
Conception Kit
FDA-cleared, three-month system designed to help couples conceive at home. Use coupon code AFA during checkout and enjoy $25 off.
http://www.conceptionkit.com/
Centers for Disease Control
Provides success rates of procedures and infertility clinics throughout the United States.
http://www.cdc.gov/ART/
American Urological Association Foundation
A series of free, online patient focused webinars related to sexual & reproductive health.
http://www.smru.org/aua_webcasts.html
Start Your Family Today
Trust California Cryobank’s 30 Years Experience
View 275+ Sperm Donors
http://cryobank.com/newhelp.cfm
Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago
Superior success rates for the past decade.
Have a baby from IVF or egg donation - or get your money back.
http://www.advancedfertility.com
Fertility Centers of Illinois
Experience Never Mattered More.
More babies born than the next 10
fertility clinics in Chicago combined.
http://www.fcionline.com
Conceptions Reproductive Associates of Colorado
Compassionate Care, Outstanding Results
http://www.conceptionsrepro.com
Fertell
An important first step toward fertility
http://www.fertell.com
Yoga for Fertility
A dvd that will empower your body and your mind and support your journey toward pregnancy.
http://www.Yoga4Fertility.com
Clearblue Easy
We can tell you when, where is up to you
http://www.clearblueeasy.com
Ferring Fertility
Be an inspiration to other couples, give hope to those who are walking in the same shoes you once wore -- and perhaps win an education fund for your child.
http://www.ferringfertility.com
FertilityLifeLines
A free resource for infertility information and support
1-866-LETS TRY
http://www.fertilitylifelines.com
EmpowHer
Strong Women Transforming Healthcare
http://www.empowher.com



