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FOR EVERY WOMAN
WHO EVER WANTED
TO HAVE A CHILD
— AND DIDN'T

 

 

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Beyond Childlessness lists a wide range of organizations based in the UK, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and USA that may be helpful to readers of the book.

While we have tried to ensure, as far as possible, that we have only included reputable and responsible organizations, the inclusion of any organization in this list does not represent any endorsement by the authors.

Here is a small selection of the resources listed in the book:

UK Resources

MoreToLife
Charter House, 43 St Leonards Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex TN40 1JA, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 8701 188088
www.infertilitynetworkuk.com

This national organization is dedicated solely to providing support to individuals and couples who, involuntarily, remain childless for whatever reason. The service offers a lending library of useful books, factsheets, quarterly newsletters, a network of members throughout the UK, some of whom link up in person or by telephone to offer mutual support, and a  wide range of social events from suppers, to parties, walks, picnics and weekends away.

 

Daisy Network
PO Box 183, Rossendale BB4 6WZ, UK
www.daisynetwork.org.uk

National charity and support group for women suffering from premature menopause, that is before the age of 40

 

Endometriosis SHE Trust (UK)
14 Moorland Way, Lincoln LN6 7JW, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 8707 743665 / 743664
www.shetrust.org.uk

National charity providing help, holistic information and support to women with endometriosis, to help them make informed choices about conventional, nutritional and complementary therapies that are available for the management of this enigmatic disease

 

The Miscarriage Association
c/o Clayton Hospital, Northgate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF1 3JS, UK
Tel: 01924 200799 (Helpline. Open Mon-Fri, 9am - 4pm)
www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk

The Miscarriage Association provides support and information for those suffering the effects of pregnancy loss.

 

COTS (Childlessness Overcome Through Surrogacy UK)
COTS, Lairg, Sutherland IV27 4EF, UK
Tel: 0844 414 0181 (local rate call) or 01549 402777.
If outside the UK call 0044 1549 402777
www.surrogacy.org.uk

COTS provides information to surrogates and would-be parents, helping them to understand the implications of surrogacy before they enter into an arrangement and to deal with any problems that may arise during it.

 

Feminenza
PO Box 271, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1WJ, UK
Tel: +44 1707 335420
www.feminenza.org

Feminenza is a gathering of women pushing back the barriers of understanding about the feminine gender and its possibilities as a positive force in the world. An important part of Feminenza’s vision also includes helping to establish a rich and caring association between men and women, promoting the best in both.

 

Australian Resources

ACCESS Australia's National Infertility Network
P.O. Box 959, Parramatta, NSW 2124, Australia
Tel: +61 2 9670 2380
www.access.org.au

ACCESS Australia's National Infertility Network is an independent, non profit organization committed to being a national voice in promoting the well-being and welfare of infertile people of all ages, through representation in the general community and in the medical, scientific and political arenas.

 

AISG Australian Infertility Support Group
www.nor.com.au/community/AISG

An internet-based support group for people living in Australia and New Zealand sharing knowledge, resources and support for those dealing with infertility, considering adoption or childfree living.

 

New Zealand Resources

Fertility NZ
PO Box 34 151, Birkenhead, Auckland, New Zealand
Tel: +61 (0) 800 333 306
www.fertilitynz.org.nz

Voluntary organization established by infertile people, with branches across New Zealand, to support, guide, provide information, educate and advocate on all aspects of infertility and its treatment.

 

Miscarriage Support Auckland Inc
PO Box 14 7011 Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand
www.miscarriagesupport.org.nz

Branches nationwide of volunteers, all of whom have lost babies, offering emotional and psychological support and information to women and their families during and after miscarriage, or as they prefer to call it, premature stillbirth.

 

 

 

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Beyond Childlessness by Rachel Black & Louise Scull

Published by Rodale, an imprint of Pan Macmillan
£12.99; 256pp; ISBN 1-4050-7761-1

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