Stanford School of Medicine
Women's Health

Infertility Support Groups
led by Penny Donnelly, MFT, RN

Currently, four specialty support groups are offered:

Primary Infertility Support Group
This group is designed for women that have not yet had any children. The emphasis is on sharing in a warm and supportive environment with other women that are on a similar journey.  We periodically incorporate mind/body modalities. 

Pregnancy Support Group
This group is for women that are pregnant after infertility.  Frequently these women are concerned and worried that these cherished pregnancies are at risk.  The group focuses on learning how to let go of fears and learn to enjoy and embrace the pregnancy. 

3rd Party Reproduction Support Group
This group is for women that are exploring the possibility of having a child with the assistance of donor egg, sperm or gestational carrier.  The emotional, ethical, and logistical issues are explored. Topics related to disclosure are also discussed.

Miscarriage Support Group
This group is for women that have that have struggled with one or more miscarriages. The emphasis is on improving coping skills and learning to embrace hopfulness.


COURSE FEE:

Stanford IVF patients: $70
Non-Stanford patients: $180

REGISTER - Please contact Penny Donnelly, Course Director (see contact info below)

Primary Infertility Support Group
Date: 12/6/07, 1/3/08, 1/24/08, 3/13/08

Pregnancy Support Group
Dates: 12/13/07, 1/10/08, 1/31/08, 2/28/08, 3/27/08

3rd Party Reproduction Support Group
Dates: 12/11/07, 1/17/08, 2/7/08, 3/6/08

Miscarriage Support Group
Dates: 2/19/07, 3/20/07

For specific questions, please contact course director:
Penny Donnelly, RN, MFT, Stanford REI Center
900 Welch Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304
phone 650-723-6408 or pdonnelly@stanfordmed.org

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