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About
Our Mission
Founder's Story
Staff
Board
Support
Support Groups
Personalized Support
Resources
"Talking Away The Taboo" Podcast
Fertility Resource Library
How To Support Your Loved Ones
Organizations
Perinatal Loss
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Prayers From The Couch - Tefillah Min Hasapa
Egg Freezing Webinar
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Global Jewish Fertility Support Summit 2023
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Jewish Fertility Support Summit 2021
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Surviving the Two Week Wait
Self-Care, Emotional Support, Mental Health, IVF Aimee Baron 6/24/25 Self-Care, Emotional Support, Mental Health, IVF Aimee Baron 6/24/25

Surviving the Two Week Wait

Remember to take care of yourself during the wait… even if all you really want to do is hide in bed and take a test every hour.

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Mother’s Day Is Hard
Emotional Support, How to Support, Holidays Aimee Baron 6/24/25 Emotional Support, How to Support, Holidays Aimee Baron 6/24/25

Mother’s Day Is Hard

Mother’s Day is hard. There’s a million questions, and barely any answers.

Who is a mother to you?

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Mother’s Day Can Be Complicated
Emotional Support, What To Say What Not To Say, How to Support, Holidays Aimee Baron 6/24/25 Emotional Support, What To Say What Not To Say, How to Support, Holidays Aimee Baron 6/24/25

Mother’s Day Can Be Complicated

Mother’s Day can be complicated, and love is in the little things.

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Mental Health Care
Self-Care, Emotional Support, Mental Health Aimee Baron 6/24/25 Self-Care, Emotional Support, Mental Health Aimee Baron 6/24/25

Mental Health Care

All of it counts. All of it matters.

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Take Care of Yourself
Self-Care, Emotional Support Aimee Baron 6/24/25 Self-Care, Emotional Support Aimee Baron 6/24/25

Take Care of Yourself

There is so so much going on right now. It’s overwhelming beyond belief. Even in the midst of this chaos, try your best to take a moment and do something to take care of yourself.

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When The Pain Feels Loud
Emotional Support, Loss Aimee Baron 6/24/25 Emotional Support, Loss Aimee Baron 6/24/25

When The Pain Feels Loud

Even on the days that seem like you’re standing still, don’t forget all the things you’re doing to move forward and through your pain.

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Men are Half the Equation
Infertility, Emotional Support, Men's Resources Aimee Baron 6/24/25 Infertility, Emotional Support, Men's Resources Aimee Baron 6/24/25

Men are Half the Equation

Men are half the equation when it comes to making a baby…and they carry half the heartbreak too. Just because they don’t talk about it as much, doesn’t mean that they’re not aching.

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How Men Deal with Fertility Stuff
Infertility, Mental Health, Men's Resources, Emotional Support Aimee Baron 6/24/25 Infertility, Mental Health, Men's Resources, Emotional Support Aimee Baron 6/24/25

How Men Deal with Fertility Stuff

We asked the I Was Supposed To Have A Baby Community how the men in their life are dealing with fertility stuff. Here are some of the responses.

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Big Feelings
Infertility, Emotional Support Aimee Baron 6/24/25 Infertility, Emotional Support Aimee Baron 6/24/25

Big Feelings

You’re allowed to have big feelings, even if you don’t get an award for them.

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You Are Worth It
Emotional Support Aimee Baron 3/11/25 Emotional Support Aimee Baron 3/11/25

You Are Worth It

You were worth it. All of it.

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Mindfulness
Emotional Support Aimee Baron 3/11/25 Emotional Support Aimee Baron 3/11/25

Mindfulness

When the waiting feels heavy and anxiety creeps in, take a moment to pause. Breathe.

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When The World Feels Heavy
Emotional Support Aimee Baron 3/11/25 Emotional Support Aimee Baron 3/11/25

When The World Feels Heavy

When The World Feels Heavy

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Try To Let Go
Emotional Support, Infertility Aimee Baron 2/16/25 Emotional Support, Infertility Aimee Baron 2/16/25

Try To Let Go

Try to let go of the “what ifs” and the idea that things could have happened differently.

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Children’s Books
Grief, Emotional Support Aimee Baron 2/16/25 Grief, Emotional Support Aimee Baron 2/16/25

Children’s Books

Children’s books we recommend

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You Can’t Do All The Watering
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You Can’t Do All The Watering

You can’t keep going if you never let yourself be. Give yourself permission to soak in the love, support, and rest you deserve. Let others pour into you for a change, and watch how you flourish.

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You’re Not Bothering Anyone
Emotional Support Aimee Baron 2/16/25 Emotional Support Aimee Baron 2/16/25

You’re Not Bothering Anyone

Let’s be real—if you think asking for help is a burden, you’re missing the point. People love being part of your journey.

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It’s Okay to Lean on Others
Emotional Support Aimee Baron 2/16/25 Emotional Support Aimee Baron 2/16/25

It’s Okay to Lean on Others

It’s okay to not have all the answers. Lean on others who do.

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Announcing A Pregnancy To Someone Going Through Infertility
Emotional Support, How to Support, Pregnancy Announcements Aimee Baron 2/16/25 Emotional Support, How to Support, Pregnancy Announcements Aimee Baron 2/16/25

Announcing A Pregnancy To Someone Going Through Infertility

Sharing your joy while honoring someone’s pain takes care and compassion.

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How To Announce A Pregnancy To Someone Going Through Infertility
Emotional Support, How to Support, Pregnancy Announcements Aimee Baron 2/16/25 Emotional Support, How to Support, Pregnancy Announcements Aimee Baron 2/16/25

How To Announce A Pregnancy To Someone Going Through Infertility

How To Announce A Pregnancy To Someone Going Through Infertility

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I’m Not Pregnant - I’m Just Fat.
Emotional Support, What Not To Say Aimee Baron 2/16/25 Emotional Support, What Not To Say Aimee Baron 2/16/25

I’m Not Pregnant - I’m Just Fat.

One of our followers says that this line usually shuts people up pretty fast.

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