Are you struggling to build a family?

 

Did you know that there are thousands of people just like you in the Jewish community?

 
 
 
 

Welcome

I Was Supposed To Have A Baby (IWSTHAB) is a nonprofit that aims to transform how the Jewish community cares for people struggling with fertility and loss by providing mental health support, educational resources, and a warm, nurturing space through digital platforms, communal convenings, and connections to wider support networks.

 

In Five Years, IWSTHAB Has:

Supported over 30,000 people across social media platforms

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Responded to up to 100 messages each day

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Helped over 900 people through 145 free weekly support groups

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Brought together 48 community partners for three national and global summits, reaching nearly 4,000 people in total

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Put out 137 podcast episodes, with over 35,000 podcast downloads

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Doubled our staff from 3 to 6 in the past year to fill our community’s growing needs

In a recent community survey, participants shared how IWSTHAB has made a difference in fostering connection, awareness, and sensitivity around fertility challenges:

  • 87% said that because of the IWSTHAB community, they feel less alone.

  • 85% said that they know how to better discuss fertility journeys with others in their community because of IWSTHAB.

  • 61% said that they noticed a positive shift in how their Jewish community supports people along their fertility journey because of the IWSTHAB community.

  • 89% said the IWSTHAB community improved their awareness, support, or sensitivity regarding fertility challenges.

  • Just over half of people are here to support their own fertility journey, while the rest are here to support loved ones, creating a community united in holding all on family-building journeys.

  • 75% said they have made changes in their life to be more sensitive to those who may be on a fertility journey because of the IWSTHAB community.

  • 67% said they feel more thoughtful in how they directly support those along their fertility journey because of IWSTHAB.

We’ve done so much, and yet, we’ve barely scratched the surface. Countless individuals and couples in our community are suffering in silence through the unfathomable pain of infertility, pregnancy loss, and the multitudes of related issues. 

We can help them. 

We can be their village.

But we can’t do it without you.

 

Our Programs

 

Communal conversation about all aspects of fertility, including topics that are seen as taboo.

Direct support via peer-to-peer and personalized sessions. The goal of these sessions is for everyone to feel heard in a warm and sensitive manner.

For those who want to be sensitive to loved ones, including “what to say/what not to say” and how to tell someone with infertility that you’re pregnant.

The creation of a global network of Jewish fertility organizations, so that everyone has access to the services they need.

 
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 You Are Not Alone

Testimonials

“I came across your page after experiencing a very traumatic pregnancy loss. Your highlights, your stories, your post, and the ongoing conversation really helped me through it. Thank you.”

“I can’t tell you what a safe place you have created. One of the best I’ve seen across social media. So understanding and compassionate.”

“Thank you. And thank you again for your page! Even though it’s only been a year it’s already taking a toll on me and reading about other people going through this is so comforting.”

“I so wish this type of support was around when I was struggling to have children. We went through a lot. You are so compassionate to others in your posts. You make our feelings validated when there were times that people brushed us aside. I heard ‘get over it’ wayyyy too many times.”

“No matter what I’m going through, I feel the virtual hugs - and the perfect dose of practical, actionable guidance.”

“Thank you for your content. It brings me a sense of peace.”

“Thank you! Your page here is so uplifting, I constantly feel validated & seen. It’s a light through this darkness.”

“Thank you for all your posts. I live in England and it’s very taboo here to talk about infertility even with family and close friends. Your posts and feed make me feel not so alone.”

“Wow! What a year it has been! 2 miscarriages (11 weeks and 6 weeks) and a precious baby who is currently almost 3 weeks old. Your page helped me get through some of those hard and dark times in the beginning.”

“I absolutely love that I came to IWSTHAB for one reason (infertility) and found a million other reasons to stay. I’ve learned so much and you have shed so much light onto topics I knew very little about. I definitely see myself learning to be more supportive of other women and more sensitive to everyone around me. Thank you!”

 
 

Support Our Mission

Until 2019, there was no open-to-all, anonymous, social media-based forum for Jewish individuals and families struggling with infertility or pregnancy loss – AND those supporting them through it. 

I Was Supposed To Have A Baby fills that niche and is comforting 30,000+ in our ever-growing community.

We are a nonprofit organization tax-exempt pursuant to 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, Federal Tax Id 84-3989310.

 

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