Resources and Links
Midwives at Mount Auburn - the official website of the Midwives at Mount Auburn. It includes bios, free practice orientation, and Meet the Midwives dates and times.
www.mamah.org
Mount Auburn Hospital - www.mountauburnhospital.org
SPERM BANKS:
California Cryobank, Inc
www.cryobank.com
New England Cryogenic Center Inc
www.necryogenic.com
Pacific Reproductive Services
www.pacrepro.com
BOOKS:
Bayer SR, Alper MM, Penzias AS. The Boston IVF Handbook of Infertility: A Practical Guide for Practitioners Who Care for Infertile Couples. New York: Parthenon, 2002.
Clunis M, Green D. The Lesbian Parenting Book: A Guide to Creating Families and Raising Children. Berkeley, CA: Seal Press Feminist Publishers, 1995.
Domar AD, Kelly AL. Conquering Infertility. New York: Viking Penguin, 2002.
Eastburn, L. It’s Conceivable: Hypnosis for Infertility. Victoria, BC: Trafford, 2006.
Karst, Patrice. The Single Mothers Survival Guide, Crossing Press, 2000.
Lev, Arlene. The Complete Lesbian and Gay Parenting Guide. New York: Berkley Books, 2004.
Mattes, Jane. Single Mothers by Choice. Random House,1997.
Mohler M, Frazer L. A Complete Donor Insemination Guide: Written by and for Lesbian Women. Binghamton, NY: Alice Street Editions, Harrington Park Press, 2002.
Pepper R. The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy for Lesbians:
Tips and Techniques for Conception Through Childbirth.
Pittsburgh, PA: Cleis Press, 1999.
Pies, Cheri. Considering Parenthood: Choosing Children, Spinsters Ink,1988.
Toevs, Kim and Stephanie Brill. The Essential Guide to Lesbian Conception, Pregnancy and Birth. Alyson books, 2002.
Weschler, Toni. Taking Charge of Your Fertility: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health. Harper Collins, 2006.
FERTILITY CHART:
Maia Midwifery and Preconception Services
www.maiamidwifery.com
LESBIAN PARENT RESOURCES:
Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders
294 Washington Street, Suite 740, Boston, Ma 02108-4608
Alternative Family Matters
P.O. Box 390618, Cambridge, Ma 02139
Ph: 617-576-6788
www.alternativefamilies.org
Family Equality Council
www.familyequality.org
COLAGE
(Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere)
3543 18th St., #1, San Francisco, Ca 94110
www.colage.org
COLAGE: Greater Boston Chapter
Ph: 617-628-3251
SINGLE PARENTING RESOURCES:
Single Mothers by Choice
www.singlemothersbychoice.com
Phone: 1-800-727-7007
Local phone: 617-964-9949
Single Lesbian Moms Network
Slmoms@aol.com
SPACE:
Single Parents for Adoption of Children Everywhere
Ph: 617-641-9816