Our agency is committed to guiding and supporting you throughout your journey to parenthood and beyond. These resources cover various aspects, from informative books and children’s literature to support groups and connections with others sharing similar experiences. Here’s a summary of the resources you provide:
Books for Intended Parents:
- “Surrogacy Was the Way” by Zara Griswold: Features stories of twenty intended mothers, offering hope and possibilities for achieving motherhood despite infertility challenges.
- “Successful Surrogacy” by Susan MZ Fuller: Provides insights from a surrogate’s perspective, guiding intended parents through the surrogacy process.
- “Everything Conceivable” by Liz Mundy: Explores assisted reproduction, including surrogacy, through interviews and insights from various perspectives.
Children’s Books about Surrogacy:
- “Mommy’s Oven” by Brandi Pearce: A book portraying the surrogacy process for parents to share with their children, emphasizing open communication.
- “Grown in Another Garden” by Crystal Falk: Introduces young children to surrogacy in a gentle and understandable manner.
- “The Baby Kangaroo Treasure Hunt” by Carmen Martinez Jover: A story using kangaroos to explain egg donation and surrogacy to children.
- “The Very Kind Koala” by Kimberly Kluger-Bell: A charming picture book for young children explaining surrogacy in simple terms.
Support for Intended Parents Experiencing Infertility:
- RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association: Offers resources, support groups, and advocacy to empower individuals and couples facing infertility challenges.
Connecting with Other Intended Parents:
- Private Facebook Group: A platform for intended parents to connect, share experiences, seek advice, and offer support along their surrogacy journey.
- Our very own Podcast: Me, You & Who?! Like & Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, YouTube
Our agency is committed to providing a range of resources, from educational materials to emotional support networks, showcases a holistic approach to supporting intended parents. If you have a book or resource, you have found helpful, please share with our team.
We invite you to tune in to our Podcast Me, You & Who?! In this episode, we delve into the essence of National Infertility Awareness Week, founded by Resolve, The National Infertility Association, in 1989. It’s a platform for sharing stories, raising awareness, and catalyzing change. Our guest, Rebecca Flick, Chief External Affairs Officer for Resolve, shares her journey since joining in 2005, initially motivated by a desire to make a difference. Little did she anticipate that she would become personally impacted by infertility, adding her voice to the chorus advocating for support and change. We’re privileged to hear her story and insights, along with all the amazing happenings taking place during National Infertility Awareness Week. RESOLVE, from its humble origins around a kitchen table, has evolved into an extraordinary organization, transcending expectations and we are so excited to highlight such their important role in this community. Stay tuned for more highlights during National Infertility Awareness Week!