Infertility Connections

II have recently updated my resources page. I have a few friends beginning the journey through infertility and/or treatments. Whenever that occurs, I often come to find out that I need to get a little caught up on the times. Here are some of the most helpful sites I have used on this bumpy road:

VIDEOS:

• John Piper on Adoption
• "I would die for that" by Kellie Coffee
• "Held" by Natalie Grant

INFERTILITY WEBSITES AND TOPICS:

• Resolve America's national infertility organization
• Practical Advice for Infertile Couples Very helpful advice for couples dealing with infertility.
• Infertility: What's God Got to Do With It? This is an article from the Boston Globe written from a non-Christian perspective. Very interesting discussion of religion and infertility.
• Facts about Infertility Information from Resolve (the National Infertility Association).
• Inspiration from the Bible Various links featuring scripture support for the infertility journey.
• Bethany's Newsletter Selections Infertility articles on a wide assortment of topics.
• Hannah's Prayer Discussion Board Great board to discuss all aspects of infertility, pregnancy loss, and then, hopefully parenting.
• Infertility Grief From Focus on the Family

BOOKS ON INFERTILITY:

• Water From The Rock: Finding God's Comfort in the Midst of Infertility by Becky Garrett
• Empty Womb, Aching Heart: Hope and Help for Those Struggling With Infertility by Marlo Schalesky
• Hannah's Hope: Seeking God's Heart in the Midst of Infertility, Miscarriage, and Adoption Loss by Jennifer Saake
• When Empty Arms Become a Heavy Burden: Encouragement for Couples Facing Infertility by Sandra Glahn
• When God Doesn't Make Sense by James Dobson

BOOKS ON PREGNANCY LOSS:

• Silent Grief: Miscarriage-Child Loss: Finding Your Way Through the Darkness by Clara Hinton
• Free to Grieve: Healing and Encouragement for Those Who Have Suffered Miscarriage and Stillbirth by Maureen Rank
• Empty Arms: Hope and Support for Those Who Have Suffered a Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Tubal Pregnancy by Pam Vredevelt

ETHICS

• Christian Medical and Dental Association's Standards on Life
• Medical Ethics
• Focus on the Family Brief Statement

ADOPTION WEBSITES:

• Bethany Christian Services
• America World Adoption
• Considering Adoption?
• National Council for Adoption

BOOKS ON ADOPTION:

• Handbook on Thriving as an Adoptive Family: Real-Life Solutions to Common Challenges by David Sanford
• Successful Adoption: A Guide for Christian Families by Natalie Gillespie

BOOKS ON ADOPTION (For Kids)

• A Blessing from Above A Little Golden Book by Elizabeth Edge