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Recent Quotes:

"As I look back on the last incredible 9 months, I just want you to know how much I appreciated your encouragement, advice and the shoulder to cry on. It meant so much that I knew how much you cared! I have literally went from a very dark place with impending health issues, family issues, etc, to so ecstatic to welcome our babies to our loving relationship and looking forward to the most important job in the world, being a mommy! I share this most momentous moment in my life with the people like yourself who helped us with our journey. For that and more, I am forever grateful!"

“Our last IVF cycle was successful, thanks in part to your support and expertise. You provided me with so many tools and strategies that I was lacking. And I firmly believe that these were the exact tools we needed to complete our journey. I am so very grateful to you!”

Websites:

• www.asrm.org - The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) is a voluntary, non-profit organization devoted to advancing knowledge and expertise in reproductive medicine, including infertility, menopause, contraception, and sexuality.
• www.resolve.org - RESOLVE's stated mission is "To provide timely, compassionate support and information to people who are experiencing infertility and to increase awareness of infertility issues through public education and advocacy." RESOLVE is a nationwide education, advocacy and support network with branches in many cities.
• http://www.cdc.gov/ART/ART2003/PDF/ART2003.pdf - Assisted Reproductive Technology Success Rates: National Summary and Fertility Clinic Reports is a report published by the Centers for Disease Control that details success rates for having a child using ART and provides locations where someone interested in conceiving through Assisted Reproductive Technology can go to receive information and treatment.
• 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. Topics include infertility, miscarriage and loss, pregnancy, adoption, parenting and more. Includes links to additional online resources.

Books:

• Resolving Infertility, by Diane Aronson and the staff of RESOLVE (Harper Resource, 2001).
• What to Expect When You’re Experiencing Infertility by Peoples, D., & Rovner Ferguson, H. (Norton & Co., Inc., 1998).
• Girlfriend to Girlfriend:  A Fertility Companion, by Kristen Magnacca (First Books, 2000).
• Conquering Infertility:  Dr. Alice Domar’s Mind/Body Guide to Enhancing Fertility and Coping with Infertility, by Alice D. Domar (Penguin, 2004)

Fertility Centers:

• Drs. Hummel and Kettel - San Diego Fertility Center
  Phone: (858) 794-6363
  Website:www.sdfertility.com

• Drs. Smotrich and Arnold - LaJolla IVF
  Phone: (858) 558-2221
  Website:www.lajollaivf.com

• Drs. Morales and Katz - Fertility Specialists Medical Group
  Phone: (858) 505-5500
  Website:www.ivfspecialists.com/

• Dr.Wood - Reproductive Sciences Center
  Phone: (858) 625-0125
  Website:www.fertile.com

Surrogacy & Egg Donation Agencies:

• MaryAnn Lathus, Reproductive Consultant - Conceptual Options
  Phone: (858) 748-4222
  Website:www.conceptualoptions.com
• Angela Scroop - The Select Surrogate
  Phone: (858) 625-0125
  Website:www.selectsurrogate.com

Reproductive Law

• Law Offices of Theresa M. Erickson
  Phone: (858) 748-4133
  Website:www.ericksonlaw.net

Karen Hall, Ph.D.
Tel (760) 443-5425

Fax (858) 523-0965
12625 High Bluff Drive
Suite 114
San Diego, CA 92130