resources
Our list of resources is designed to help you and your loved ones find the support you need while navigating a fertility journey or pregnancy loss. You are not alone. These resources provide a sense of community and valuable information to guide you through the complexities of these experiences and grief.
Our resource page serves as a valuable tool for those navigating the complexities of fertility challenges and pregnancy loss. It offers a curated list of links to fertility supports, including grants, as well as resources for miscarriage and pregnancy loss support. We believe that access to these resources can offer comfort, guidance, and empowerment during difficult times, providing a sense of community and understanding.
fertility
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A Canadian organization that provides support, information and raises awareness about infertility. Refer to their website for a list of local and online support groups.
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A yearly Toronto-based event that provides information and support to all individuals and couples who are trying to grow their families. Check out their incredible information sessions.
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A free support group hub. They provide a community sharing hope and guidance to others who are struggling to build their families. Their goal is to become a resource for information and treatment funding.
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Dr. Liza Klassen is a fertility-focused ND who bridges the medical and emotional aspects of fertility, recognizing that the journey to conception is not solely clinical but also deeply personal. She is passionate about helping her patients achieve and maintain healthy pregnancies whether natural or assisted and works collaboratively with reproductive endocrinologists and ART team to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care. She practices in North Vancouver but can support anyone in British Columbia through virtual care.
pregnancy loss
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The Butterfly Run Canada is a registered non-profit organization that provides integrated support, resources, and community for all people who have experienced unimaginable loss during the journey to parenthood.
They raise awareness around infertility, pregnancy loss and infant loss by organizing community events and fundraising for local and provincial support programs.
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Baby’s Breath is Canada’s only national foundation focused on SIDS, and more recently also dedicated to reducing all sudden and unexpected infant deaths including stillbirths.
They share several accessible resources on their website.
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Angel is a Registered Nurse who works out of BC, Canada. She is a fellow loss mama providing a much needed support to women experiencing a pregnancy loss.
Baby Bean Consulting provides care and support in times of need.
“We work in partnership with your medical team to coordinate health services that you require.
We invest the necessary time to get to know you, your journey, and your goals.
We complement your doctors and work alongside your existing healthcare team.
We help you be informed, feel empowered, and receive the best care possible.”
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The Pacific Perinatal Foundation is there to offer hope and healing for individuals and families on Vancouver Island suffering from infertility, pregnancy loss, or infant loss. They provide compassionate, integrated support services, advocacy and community connections to support and empower people on their healing journey.
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A booklet for parents experiencing an early pregnancy loss.
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A list of special circumstances regarding maternity and parental benefits through the Government of Canada.
fertility grants in Canada
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Fertility Friends Foundation is a Canadian registered charity that offers grants to cover expenses associated with fertility treatments such as IVF, egg and sperm donation and gestational surrogacy. They believe in selecting applicants who are diverse in terms of ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, relationship status, and medical history.
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Gift of Parenthood is a non-profit driven by a simple mission – to help families and individuals overcome infertility through education, awareness and fertility assistance grants. We provide grants to couples and individuals at least four times a year.
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The Modern Miracle Foundation is a registered Canadian charity. They turn generous donations into grants for those struggling to afford fertility treatments, helping ease their financial stress and making fertility treatments more accessible for them.