Patient Empowerment through education and understanding is a cornerstone to our mission. We have assembled these educational and support resources. We will be updating this section as we discover new sources of information which we feel are beneficial to our understanding of infertility. Please feel free to make suggestions if you know of resources that would be appropriate for inclusion.

FERTILE FRIENDSHIPS ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT PROGRAM

Click here for more information about the program.

Current participants click here for weekly information.

SUPPORT GROUP
Circle of Hope is a peer support group for our patients who are having difficulty coping with the realities of infertility, pregnancy loss and treatments. This is an autonomous group which was created and run by former patients and is a forum for patients to find support from others in the same situation, to ask questions about treatments, discuss how to emotionally cope with infertility, and to learn about different paths to parenthood. The group meets monthly. For upcoming meeting times you may click here, call CNY Fertility Center at 315.469.8700, or email Dawn

MULTIPLE MOMS MINGLE MESSAGE BOARD

CLICK HERE! to visit our website click here www.multiplemomsmingle.com

This group is for mothers and expectant mothers of multiples in the Syracuse
area. Please join us!

Read our newsletter (click here)

TWINS AND TRIPLETS MOTHERS' CLUB OF CENTRAL NEW YORK MESSAGE BOARD

 CLICK HERE!   A group for mothers and expectant mothers of multiples - Est. 1957.

NEW! EXPECTANT MOTHER'S SOCIAL GROUP

Previous patients of the CNY Fertility Center have formed a support group for expectant mothers. The group meets monthly (generally the first weekend of the month) for a variety of fun social activities that also involve lots of supportive conversation about pregnancy. Some of the things the group has done in the past are learning to crochet, scrapbooking sonogram photos and doing professional belly shots with a local photographer. It's a wonderful way to build a sense of community as you go through the rollercoaster ride of your pregnancy. All are welcome, regardless of the stage of pregnancy! For more information, contact Nicole Moss Underwood at nicmoss@juno.com or 315-637-2244.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS
For a complete glossary of common terms you will encounter in your fertility journey, click here.

HEALTHBANKS - CNY Fertility Center
We participate in the Health banks resource and database service for patients. Click here for additional information on fertility-related topics.

WEB LINKS and USEFUL SITES
The Internet can be a very useful tool for self-education. However, there are many sites which may contain inaccurate, misleading and sometimes distressing information. Caution must be used when utilizing the Internet for medical information. Use only authoritative resources publishing by industry-recognized organizations. If you venture into chat rooms or bulletin boards, make sure they are moderated by impartial, knowledgeable experts. We have assembled this list of sites which we feel meet this criteria.

www.endometriosiscenter.com
The Endometriosis Center at Binghamton Gynecology is a satellite IVF office of the CNY Fertility Center. Serving the Southern Tier and beyond, Dr. James Kondrup and his staff have become a regional leader in gynecologic care and fertility treatments.

www.asrm.org
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine is an organization devoted to advancing knowledge and expertise in reproductive medicine and biology. Established in 1944, the Society has since achieved national and international recognition as the foremost organization promoting the study of reproduction and reproductive disorders. The ASRM is a voluntary non-profit organization. Members must demonstrate the high ethical principles of the medical profession, evince an interest in reproductive medicine and biology, and adhere to the objectives of the Society. The national administrative office is located in Birmingham, Alabama, with a government/public relations office in Washington, DC. Services are offered to patients, health professionals and media professionals (information, press releases, policy statements, etc.). Literature is available from the ASRM.

www.resolve.org
RESOLVE is a national non-profit organization that, for more than 20 years, has assisted people in resolving their infertility by providing information, support, and advocacy. Founded in 1974 by Barbara Eck Menning, a nurse, RESOLVE has grown from a small kitchen operation to a national organization. RESOLVE has a database of more than 40,000 individuals and providers, more than 50 chapters nationwide, and a national paid staff of 17 that provides services and programs for individuals experiencing infertility. RESOLVE is a non-profit organization run by a volunteer board. The board includes individuals who have experienced medical concerns regarding infertility, and who have adopted children. It also includes members of the professional community -- nurses, lawyers, CPA's, and business people. All are committed to providing services of the highest quality for members and the general public. RESOLVE advocates on the national and local level for comprehensive insurance coverage for infertility treatment and other family-building issues of concern. In principle and in practice, RESOLVE values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barrier to full participation in this organization.

www.theafa.org
The mission of The American Fertility Association is to serve as a lifetime resource for men and women needing reproductive information and support and to forward the causes of adoption and reproductive health through advocacy, education, awareness building and research funding.

www.cdc.gov
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, is an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services. Their mission is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability.

www.inciid.org
The InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination (INCIID---pronounced "inside") is a nonprofit organization that helps individuals and couples explore their family-building options. INCIID provides current information and immediate support regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infertility and pregnancy loss, and offers guidance to those considering adoption or child free lifestyles.

www.ivfconnections.com
This web site was created by a woman while going through IVF herself. It has bulletin boards that are enabled, a chat room, and links and resources to other informational sites that are available to those suffering from infertility.

www.nacac.org
Founded in 1974 by adoptive parents, the North American Council on Adoptable Children is committed to meeting the needs of waiting children and the families who adopt them. Since its inception, NACAC's mission has remained essentially unchanged:Every child has the right to a permanent family. The Council advocates the right of every child to a permanent, continuous, nurturing and culturally sensitive family.

www.centering.org

The Centering Corporation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and resources for the bereaved. Centering was founded in 1977 by Joy and Dr. Marvin Johnson. This web site offers books and pamphlets on how coping with loss, including miscarriage, infant loss and loss of children.

www.hopeforbereaved.com

Located in Syracuse, NY. HOPE FOR BEREAVED, Inc., founded in 1978, is an independent, not-for-profit community organization dedicated to providing hope, support and services for the bereaved. Families, friends and professionals turn to HOPE for training, guidance and resources. HOPE's services and resources are used locally, nationally and internationally. There is no charge for many of our services. HOPE's financial support is derived entirely from individual contributions, sale of resources, newsletter subscriptions, grants, and special events. HOPE does not receive annual funding from any source.

www.nysccc.org

New York States Citizens Coalition for Children Inc .Incorporated in 1975, the Coalition is an organization of concerned citizens and over 140 volunteer adoptive and foster parent groups in every region of New York State. Guided by a belief in the right of every child to a permanent, loving family, the Coalition's goals are to:

• Improve services available to children at risk of or in out of home care
• Increase citizen involvement in local service planning and delivery
• Require greater public accountability of the NYS Office of Children and Family Services, other systems providing out of home care for children, and local agencies
• Represent the citizen's viewpoint in advocating for improved adoption and foster care services.

The Coalition is concerned primarily with system-change advocacy and individuals taking responsibility for influencing and changing the systems affecting their lives and the lives of their children.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS AND FACT SHEETS
Frequently Asked Questions from INCIID
Literature from ASRM
List of Children's books related to IVF issues.

ASRM's Children's bibliography (10 pages PDF file)

Resolving Infertility by Resolve and Diane Aronson

FERTILITY MYTHS
There are many myths and misleading information surrounding infertility and the treatments. This link helps demystify some of these issues.

GENESIS IVF

Top IVF centers throughout the country.

www.genesisivf.com