One of the few things that kept us sane during our infertility journey was support and advice from people who ‘got it’. (That and the occasional glass of Chardonnay). Infertility is hard enough as it it, there is no reason why you should go through this unsupported.
Specialist Infertility Counsellors
Cape Town:
Northern Suburbs: Lydia Batchelor – 0848100300 / lyds@absamail.co.za
Southern Suburbs: Leanne van der Westhuizen - (021) 671 1116 / leanne@carecross.co.za
City Centre: Cal Volks – 0829408922 / info@fertilityspecialist.co.za
Gauteng:
Dr. Sumayya Ebrahim – 0788 642 007
Tanya Ruben – tanyar@vitalab.com / (011) 640-5049
Mandy Rodrigues – mandywolff@mweb.co.za / (011) 463-2244
Acupuncture:
Vicky Hindmarch / Tel: +27 (0)21 531 8644 / vicky@fdap.co.za
Infertility Support:
Fertilicare - South Africa’s largest online fertility support forum
Mothers and Parents Via Egg Donation (MVED) – An overseas list serv that is really helpful
Fertility Coaching – An ex fertility veteran, Sian now runs Fertility Coaching sessions for others
Adoption Support – Terri is the country’s leading adoption expert
Fertility Road Online Magazine – An online fertility magazine
Donor Conception Network – An UK organisation that helps with those considering donor egg or sperm
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority – UK based organisation
UK Fertility Nutritionist
Penny Crowther - 07761 768 754 or go to www.nutritionistlondon.co.uk
Malka Ella Fertility Fund
Support, advice and funding for Jewish couples. Nurture is a proud supporter of the Malka Ella Fertility Fund offering free and heavily discounted treatment cycles for the recipients of the fund. http://www.malkaella.co.za/index.php
