SUPPORT GROUPS—OB/GYN ISSUES
Please note—The information listed here comes from many sources. Please check individual groups for suitability for your family’s needs.
Chizzuk & Support for Medically Small Families
This group is for frum young women who have small families (1-3 children) and are medically and halachically prohibited from having more children due to a medical condition. If you suffer from heart disease, kidney disease, pulmonary disease, blood clots, or any other condition that has caused your doctor to disallow further pregnancies, please join us.
The Ima Line
732-364-4462
Monday-Thursday 10 am-1 pm and 8 pm-10 pm
Group meeting and telephone support, information and mentoring for prenatal and postpartum challenges including depression, anxiety, and panic
A Time---A Torah Infertility Medium of Exchange
Office 718-686-8912
Hotline 718-437-7110
1310 48th Street
Brooklyn, New York 11219
Members of A Time are able to access online forums through their website dealing with various issues.
Membership is free by registering through their office. Use your membership ID number to gain entry to the online forums through www.atime.org.
A Time also hosts several different online support groups for women experiencing various types of infertility problems, including post-cancer sufferers and singles with related issues. Live support groups also available in many areas.
HUG---Hope, Understanding & Guidance
718-686-8912 ext 113
A Time’s support program for pregnancy loss & stillbirth. Services include:
Specially trained Doula service
Medical guidance
Chevra Kadisha arrangement
Halachic guidance
Follow up counseling
Referrals
Advocacy
Support groups
Educational events
Comfort pack
HUG support series available on Kol Chaya phone support line. “Hugs That Help” CD for friends and family available.
Stillbirth Support Group
732-901-2659, 848-299-9780 Mrs. Jundef
A Lakewood based support group for woment who have experienced stillborn births. Callers can access advice between meetings and can acquire a prepared booklet on stillborn birth.
Single Girls With Fertility Issues
718-930-2252 Mrs. Brany Rosen
A group for single Jewish girls who would not be able to have children for medical reasons or as result of treatments. The group provides resources, peer support, and get togethers.