RESOURCES:
Fortunately, the majority of those struggling with fertility succeed in
having children. Families are created through medical intervention,
assisted reproductive technologies or the wonderful world of adoption.
Others go on to lead fulfilling lives without children. But in all cases,
no one forgets the pain involved in order to reestablish a sense of family.
When coping with infertility here are some helpful resources. If you know of other information or resources to assist those dealing with infertility, please contact us.
Download the your copy of the Winnipeg Infertility Resource Centre Guide book. Simply click on the image of the book:
COUNSELORS:
Manitoba Clinicians with a sensitivity to the pain of infertility :
Tara Sheppard BA MMFT
204-880-3285
tara.sheppard@mts.net
www.tarasheppard.com
Candace Propp 204-669-4913
Elaine Bergen 204-771-3300
Joan-Dianne Smith MSW RSW FCGPA
204-947-3485
OPTIONS:
Medical Treatment
Manitoba has an excellent accredited fertility clinic with the highest of ethical standards and success rates comparable to any Canadian clinic.
The Heartland Fertility & Gynecology Clinic provides people with access to state-of-the-art reproductive technology and advanced women's healthcare.
Because infertility is always a medical diagnosis the first line of treatment must be a complete infertility workup.
Fifty percent of couples will achieve a pregnancy with medical intervention, however, two out of three will not achieve a pregnancy after costly advanced reproductive technologies.
Heartland Fertility & Gynecology Clinic
701 - 1661 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 3T7 Canada
(204) 779-8888
http://www.heartlandfertility.mb.ca
ADOPTION:
Adoption can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Choosing to adopt a child means you are willing to make a lifelong commitment to raising a child and creating a family for that child.
People making this decision face a series of separate challenges: getting themselves out of treatment; making some emotional peace with the loss of the dream of making a much-desired baby; and facing assorted fears and concerns about adoption and the adoption process.
The following agencies have created many “forever families” for Manitoba residents. Give them a call, they are the experts. Knowledge is power.
Canadian Advocates for the Adoption of Children
Box 1680
214 Main Street
Minnedosa, Manitoba
R0J 1EO
Phone: (204) 867-5556
Phone: (204) 867-5561
Fax: (204) 867-5259
Email: info@cafac.ca
Executive Director: roberta@cafac.ca
www.cafac.ca
Adoption Options Manitoba Inc.(A.O.)
1313 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3G 0V3
Telephone: (204) 774-0511
Fax: (204) 783-3481
reception@adoptionoptions.mb.ca
www.adoptionoptions.mb.ca
Jewish Child and Family Service
Suite C200 – 123 Doncaster St
Winnipeg MB R3N 2B2
Phone: (204) 477-7430
Fax: (204) 477-7450
Adoption/Foster Care Coordinator
Randee Pollock, B.S.W., M.S.W., R.S.W.
jcfs@aspercampus.mb.ca
www.jcfswinnipeg.org
UAS Eastern Adoption Services
777 Pritchard Avenue
Winnipeg MB R2X 0E8
Phone: (204) 947-2953
Fax: (204) 582-0543
Executive Director: Kris Condon
krisuas@mts.net
http://uaseeadoption.ca/
Child and Family Services Division
Family Services & Housing
Government of Manitoba
Adoption Services
222 Provencher Boulevard
Winnipeg MB R2H 0G5
Phone:(204) 944-4288
Fax: (204) 944-4666 or (204) 944-4503
cfsd@gov.mb.ca
For complete listings of all provincial and First Nations agencies please go to:
http://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/childfam/adoption.html
CHILDLESS LIVING:
Ultimately , making the decision to become happy in a life without children involves the process of grieving the many losses. It takes time and effort but individuals do move beyond the grief , let go of their dreams and do come out feeling whole once again.
No Kidding
A volunteer non-profit social club for childfree, childless couples and singles. It started in Canada in 1984 but now has international chapters around the world. www.nokidding.net
Manitoba Chapter:
http://www.angelfire.com/biz7/nokiddingwpg/
SUPPORT GROUPS:
This program is our number one priority. Currently our support group meets on a regular basis from September-June. An informal, drop in, peer led group. Our support groups offer people a place to talk, listen and understand that they are not alone. People attending instinctively understand as you share a common bond, infertility. Studies show support groups ease the isolation and help you work through the emotional roller coaster of infertility. The support group meets every 3 weeks.
For more information please call 488-2673 or email mbiaac@hotmail.com
BROCHURE (WIRC BROCHURE)
INFERTILITY GUIDE: (WIRC RESOURCE GUIDE)
LIBRARY LISTINGS:
IAAC - Manitoba - Library Index (complete list PDF)