Books, Podcasts, and Online Resources
The books, podcasts and online resources featured are not screened to meet any criteria. A listing should not in any way be considered an endorsement or recommendation, either express or implied, by RESOLVE.
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Books
The books featured are paid listing and are not screened to meet any criteria. A listing should not in any way be considered an endorsement or recommendation, either express or implied, by RESOLVE. To add your book to this listing, please contact development@resolve.org.
What lies ahead is thrilling to contemplate and even a little bit frightening. But when we have context for these discussions, readers will be able to make the choices that are best for them. For more information, follow this link.
During the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process, Paula experienced many highs and lows, but in what was one of the darkest times in her life, Paula held firmly to her faith in God to move forward. She pressed into his whispers, and found the help to overcome and dream again despite disappointment.
Follow this link to purchase a copy.
Let’s Talk About Egg Donation tells true stories of real families who are parenting via egg and embryo donation. Their stories are woven throughout the book to craft an informative, easy-to-read narrative that focuses on positive language choices. This is the first book written by parents through egg donation that gives you age-appropriate scripts for how to take the scary out of talking to your kids about the special way in which they were conceived. For more information follow this link.
For more background and purchase: www.nobabynoshame.com
Levels of stress are unbearable levels and both individuals and couples can feel destabilized. With On Fertile Ground: Healing Infertility in hand, you will learn how to turn the tables on this unwanted change and ride the infertility wave rather than be swamped by it. Author Helen Adrienne, psychotherapist, equips readers with the weapons to win battles against the consequences of infertility. Easy-to-learn mind/body exercises are at the end of each chapter, some of which have a statistically significant association with pregnancy. Stories of former patients support the effectiveness of mind/body interventions, and show readers that it is possible to “gain from the pain.” On Fertile Ground goes beyond typical self-help books by showing how to navigate through the normal resistance to change. This is a growth-from-adversity book, a managing-stress book and a get-back-in-control book that is comprehensive and provides relief. Visit Helen’s web site www.helenadrienne.com for more tips on managing infertility. For more information or to purchase a copy of the book, follow this link.
Do you feel unworthy due to infertility?
Are you ready to transform from a mindset of defeat and low self-esteem to one of victory, freedom, and peace?
My name is Frances Jones. I’m a loving wife, successful career woman, and friend to many. I’ve been blessed to add tremendous value into the world; but struggled with infertility. I suffered often in silence from this taboo conversation.
I saw myself as damaged goods and was constantly tormented with negative thoughts and emotions. The worst part- I didn’t know how to stop this vicious cycle of negativity. One day a miracle happened: I had an awakening.
Journey with me as I share how God removed the crippling pain, heartache, and toxic thoughts associated with infertility. Learn how I regained control over my life and my self-esteem. For more information or to purchase a copy of the book, follow this link.
For more information or to purchase a copy of the book, follow this link.
In the only general guide to infertility written by a medical doctor who specializes in the subject, Mark Trolice, MD—who is board-certified in both OB/GYN and REI (Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility)—shares the practical knowledge he has gained from working in infertility medicine for years, with many hundreds of patients, along with the warmth and wisdom he has acquired from getting to know prospective parents from all kind of backgrounds. For more information follow this link.
But you don’t have to take just their word for it. Inside, you’ll find stories from other people just like you who are struggling down the path of fertility, reminding you that you are not alone. Whenever you feel the hopeless urge to run away from it all, The Infertility Doula will be here to help you find strength for your fight to conceive. For more information, follow this link.
Unstoppable:Forging The Path To Motherhood In The Early Days Of IVF is a gripping story of courage by the mother of one of the world’s first “test-tube babies.” The author faces not only her personal battle of infertility but trudges alone through the uncharted terrain of medical experimentation. She takes calculated risks while carefully navigating waves of rigid cultural and religious resistance. This powerful memoir reads like a novel, and tells of a resolute, heroic young woman who makes medical history and works to change public opinion about IVF. Unstoppable offers a unique and relatable message of hope and encouragement to each woman fighting infertility and for those who love her. For more information, follow this link.
Infertility and Family Building Podcasts
Wanting to plug in to a podcast? Podcasts can be a great resource for listening to personal stories and hearing words of affirmation from others who openly talk about the challenges of iinfertility. Some may offer a bit of humor to serious topics, while others are educationally focused. Whatever your preference, there are certainly plenty to choose from. We reached out to the RESOLVE community and asked them to share with us their favorite infertility podcast.
The list above should not in any way be considered an endorsement or recommendation, either expressed or implied by RESOLVE. To add your podcast to this list, please fill out this request form.
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- 40 and Infertile
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine Today
- Baby or Bust
- Beat Infertility
- Big Fat Negative
- Black Girls Guide to Fertility
- Fab Fertility
- Family Source Surrogacy Podcast
- Fertility Cafe
- Fertility Docs Uncensored
- Fertility Forward
- If These Ovaries Could Talk
- Infertilidad Latina
- InfertilityAF
- Infertility and Me
- IVFML
- IVFU
- I Want to Put a Baby in You
- Life – Love. Insight. Fertility. Experiences.
- Me, Myself & Millie
- Pregnantish Podcast
- Robyn Birkin
- Sarah’s Laughter
- SART Fertility Experts
- Soulful IVF
- Time to Talk Fertility
- The Fertility Podcast
- The Fertility Answers Podcast
- The Fruitful Place
- The Infertile Mafia
- The Pineapple Podcast
- The Whole Pineapple
- This is Infertility
- Three Makes a Baby
- Unique Ways to Afford Adoption
Online Resources For Your Family Building
The online resources featured are paid listings and are not screened by RESOLVE to meet any criteria. A listing should not in any way be considered an endorsement or recommendation, either express or implied, by RESOLVE. To add your online resources to this listing, please contact the Development Manager at development@resolve.org.
Author(s): Halle Tecco, MPH, MBA
Format: Blog post
Format: Blog
Description: Over the past two years, New York State has made significant steps in improving access to fertility care by expanding coverage to more individuals and legalizing surrogacy. These new legislative actions help break down the economic barriers that have prevented millions of New Yorkers from having a child of their own and give them more control over their reproductive health.
https://www.rmany.com/blog/fertility-coverage-mandate
Format: Podcast
Description: TV segment including tips for and do’s & don’ts of throwing a baby shower for adoptive parents. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mnJkLmz41Y
Format: CD/MP3
Description: This MP3 was developed and narrated by Helen Adrienne, LCSW, BCD and comes with downloadable instructions. If you are stressed by the impact of life-altering diagnosis of infertility or any unwanted, protracted challenge, “Breathing in the Now” is an audio guide to mindfully releasing the physiology of stress and returning your body/mind to neutral. This is the only audio guide that comes with a free 20 minute phone session if you find that the program needs to be adapted to your needs.
Learn more and purchase your copy here: https://helenadrienne.com/store-helen-adriennes-infertility-recordings/
Author: Donor Nexus Team
URL: https://donornexus.com/blog/categories/intended-parents/
Description: In the Donor Nexus blog, you will find a wealth of information about all things egg and embryo donation. We aim to cover topics that will empower intended parents to make informed decisions on their unique journeys. We cover every step of the process – from tips on choosing an egg donor to tips for bonding with your baby and everything in between. We know that the most sincere voices are the voices of other intended parents, which is why we share many personal stories written by couples and individuals who have gone through the journey, shedding light on the unknown and things they learned along the way. It’s our hope that our blog will bring you knowledge, lessen your fears, and fill you with hope for what’s to come. Welcome!
Format: Website
EggDonationFriends.com is an online service created for fertility patients. It is a place where you’ll get to know everything about IVF treatment with donor eggs abroad.
Learn more here: https://www.eggdonationfriends.com/
Format: Website
Description: With the help of our worldwide fertility community, FertiAlly.com provides the practical and emotional support you need in one, easy to navigate space. At FertiAlly.com you will find video answers to the most common fertility questions by professionals worldwide.
Learn more here: https://www.fertially.com/
Author(s): Neil Chappell MD, John Storment MD, Susan Conway MD
Description: The Fertility Answers Blog can help you navigate your fertility journey. Join expert reproductive endocrinologists and fertility specialists at Fertility Answers for in-depth looks into fertility topics. The Fertility Answers Blog is your source for up-to-date fertility information – causes, testing, treatment and more all here in one place. Read here.
Format: Blog
Description: Access a wealth of information on any topic of fertility imaginable by perusing hundreds of blogs covering topics such as new medical research, treatment approaches for various infertility diagnoses, expert insight into trends flooding the news, tips on how to boost fertility naturally, couples and individuals sharing their stories in overcoming infertility and more. New blogs posted weekly. Do you have a question you’d like us to answer on our blog? Submit it here: https://bit.ly/3u6CO5x
Read the blog posts here.
Format: Website
Description: Fertility Clinics Abroad provides resources and information to people travelling abroad for IVF treatment.
Learn more here: https://www.fertilityclinicsabroad.com/
Format: Blog
Description: Embrace Fertility is a trusted partner in fertility wellness, offering integrative fertility-enhancing programs and personalized support through the complex and often overwhelming fertility journey. You are not alone. As a fertility nurse who has enduring fertility treatments as well, I share my fertility wisdom, tips, and personal stories on this blog. Visit the Fertility Embraced Blog to learn more.
Format: Blog
Description: At GENESIS, we believe knowledge is power; and want our patients to be partners in their care. Learn more about fertility through our blogs written by our physicians and staff members who have walked the infertility journey. Read here: https://www.genesisfertility.com/blog/
Format: Website
Description: Fertility Road Magazine is All About IVF. Leading fertility experts share their advice on everything related to IVF, including donor conception and IVF abroad. The magazine is free for anyone interested.
Learn more here: https://fertilityroad.com/magazine/
Format: Videos
Description: Sharing words of inspiration, encouragement and motivation to empower you to become your best self. There will also be videos to encourage you during your journey with infertility. Watch the videos here.
Format: Videos
Description: At GENESIS, we believe knowledge is power; and want our patients to be partners in their care. From treatment options like IVF and IUI, to common causes of infertility like PCOS and Endometriosis; GENESIS offers short videos designed to give patients the knowledge they need to understand their fertility. Watch the videos here: https://www.youtube.com/c/GenesisfertilityReproductiveMedicine
Format: Blog
Description: Read blog posts written by a patient advocate who has passion, ethics, empathy and sound knowledge of the medical process. Read here: getthegoldenegg.com/infertilityblog
Format: Blog
Link: https://www.inser.com.co/blogs/
Author(s): Dr. Saira Jhutty
Format: Blog post
Format: Blog
Description: Family-building is hard. Written by Lynn Polin, a fertility coach with a big family-building journey, the Kindred Beginnings Blog supports, validates, educates and provides resources for all who are family-building by focusing on bringing awareness to the mind-body connection. Learn more here.
Format: YouTube Channel
Description: The Kindred Beginnings YouTube Channel provides the family-building community with short educational videos to encourage small, realistic shifts that will benefit you in your overall health in mind, body and spirit. Learn more here.
Format: Blog
Link: https://www.inser.com.co/en/blogs/
Author: Helene Adrienne
Format: Blog
Description: Follow the link below to select over 100 blog posts covering issues common to those in a fertility quest. This blog is an opportunity to feel understood and to be armed with stress-reduction options.
This blog offers articles on issues such as loss of privacy, unexplained infertility, loss of control, loss of self esteem, couples’ challenges and much more. Information is notorious as an anxiety reducer. These articles also inspire reasons to be helpful.
Read the blog here: https://helenadrienne.com/on-fertile-ground-blog/
Author: Morgan Schumann, J.D.
Format: Blog
Description: Written by a licensed Illinois Attorney, the Pineapple Law Fertility Blog is a blog that helps LGBTQ+ families, solo parents to be, and anyone struggling with infertility to understand the legal implications of using Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Illinois.
Format: Video
Description: TV segment debunking some of the most pervasive myths about adoption.
Author(s): Lauren Makler
Format: Blog Post
Format: Blog
Description: Infertility is not an uncommon disease. In fact, around 7.4 million women have received infertility services during their lifetime. A variety of conditions, including ovulation disorders, uterine or cervical anomalies, fallopian tube damage, endometriosis, and PCOS can all be responsible for causing infertility. Additionally, lifestyle factors such as age, weight, alcohol intake, and tobacco use can have an affect on fertility. A reproductive health check is an easy way to get a better sense of your fertility status. Through this health check, you can understand the issues that may be preventing you from achieving pregnancy, address those issues with an appropriate treatment plan, and start building a family.
https://www.rmany.com/blog/what-to-expect-during-a-reproductive-health-check