BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Shady Grove Fertility - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Shady Grove Fertility REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20000922T211537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T193507Z UID:10000485-1740826800-1740832200@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Singles Family Building Support Group (MD\, VA\, D.C.\, FL and TX patients) DESCRIPTION:**For patients in Maryland\, Virginia\, Washington\, D.C.\, Florida or Texas at the time of group sessions** \n\n\n\nThis virtual group is for single women who are building their families with the use of a sperm donor\, and not with a partner or co-parent.  Women come in all stages of the process: those who are contemplating becoming single mothers\, those who are in the preliminary testing phase\, and those undergoing treatment. Patients who have been in the group while in treatment at Shady Grove may stay through their fertility process. \n\n\n\nWomen gather to share their experiences and strategies. The process of pursuing treatment to become a parent while single is unique\, and this group has a unique way of understanding and supporting one another. There is a sense of community that is built in this virtual room.   \n\n\n\nRegistration is done in a two-step process and you must be a current SGF patient to join. Please email Dr. Miller with your location\, name of your SGF doctor and location of your SGF office and she will add you to her email list. She will also send you some forms to complete prior to registering for group. Dr. Miller sends an email call out to all those on her list approximately one week prior to the group session.    \n\n\n\nThe group is FREE for all participants. \n\n\n\nThe groups have limited numbers of spots.   \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please email Carol Miller. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/virtual-singles-family-building-support-group/2025-03-01/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2000/09/Single-Womens-Support-Group_560x370-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20000922T211537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T193507Z UID:10000486-1741021200-1741026600@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Singles Family Building Support Group (MD\, VA\, D.C.\, FL and TX patients) DESCRIPTION:**For patients in Maryland\, Virginia\, Washington\, D.C.\, Florida or Texas at the time of group sessions** \n\n\n\nThis virtual group is for single women who are building their families with the use of a sperm donor\, and not with a partner or co-parent.  Women come in all stages of the process: those who are contemplating becoming single mothers\, those who are in the preliminary testing phase\, and those undergoing treatment. Patients who have been in the group while in treatment at Shady Grove may stay through their fertility process. \n\n\n\nWomen gather to share their experiences and strategies. The process of pursuing treatment to become a parent while single is unique\, and this group has a unique way of understanding and supporting one another. There is a sense of community that is built in this virtual room.   \n\n\n\nRegistration is done in a two-step process and you must be a current SGF patient to join. Please email Dr. Miller with your location\, name of your SGF doctor and location of your SGF office and she will add you to her email list. She will also send you some forms to complete prior to registering for group. Dr. Miller sends an email call out to all those on her list approximately one week prior to the group session.    \n\n\n\nThe group is FREE for all participants. \n\n\n\nThe groups have limited numbers of spots.   \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please email Carol Miller. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/virtual-singles-family-building-support-group/2025-03-03/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2000/09/Single-Womens-Support-Group_560x370-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20000922T211537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T193507Z UID:10000487-1741197600-1741203000@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Singles Family Building Support Group (MD\, VA\, D.C.\, FL and TX patients) DESCRIPTION:**For patients in Maryland\, Virginia\, Washington\, D.C.\, Florida or Texas at the time of group sessions** \n\n\n\nThis virtual group is for single women who are building their families with the use of a sperm donor\, and not with a partner or co-parent.  Women come in all stages of the process: those who are contemplating becoming single mothers\, those who are in the preliminary testing phase\, and those undergoing treatment. Patients who have been in the group while in treatment at Shady Grove may stay through their fertility process. \n\n\n\nWomen gather to share their experiences and strategies. The process of pursuing treatment to become a parent while single is unique\, and this group has a unique way of understanding and supporting one another. There is a sense of community that is built in this virtual room.   \n\n\n\nRegistration is done in a two-step process and you must be a current SGF patient to join. Please email Dr. Miller with your location\, name of your SGF doctor and location of your SGF office and she will add you to her email list. She will also send you some forms to complete prior to registering for group. Dr. Miller sends an email call out to all those on her list approximately one week prior to the group session.    \n\n\n\nThe group is FREE for all participants. \n\n\n\nThe groups have limited numbers of spots.   \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please email Carol Miller. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/virtual-singles-family-building-support-group/2025-03-05/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2000/09/Single-Womens-Support-Group_560x370-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20001005T125300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T193648Z UID:10000448-1741626000-1741631400@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:General Infertility Support Group (MD\, D.C.\, VA\, FL & TX patients) DESCRIPTION:*Offered to patients in Maryland\, Washington\, D.C.\, Virginia\, Florida and Texas* \n\n\n\nInfertility can be a lonely experience and research has shown that support groups can be a highly effective way to cope with the stress and distress of treatment. This virtual group focuses on all types of infertility issues and will help individuals and couples: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify and practice ways to cope with infertility\n\n\n\nShare new information\n\n\n\nUnderstand about the unique losses of infertility/pregnancy loss\n\n\n\nImprove communication with your partner and others\n\n\n\nProcess decision-making about treatment\n\n\n\nProvide support to one another\n\n\n\nDecrease the isolation of infertility\n\n\n\n\nThe group meets virtually and is FREE for all participants. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required at least 48 hours before the group event. You must be a current SGF patient and provide the office you go to and your doctors name. You will be asked to join an email distribution list for the group. An email will be sent to you with a consent form that must be filled before you can attend the virtual group. When you fill out the consent and return it to the group leader via email\, you will then receive an invitation with a link to the video meeting. Please note that the group may be canceled if there are too few people registered. The group leader will contact you by phone or email if the group will not be held as scheduled.  We can only have a maximum of 20 participants per group so if the group is at maximum capacity\, you will be asked if you would like to be on a waiting list to join if a spot opens up. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please email Carol Miller. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/virtual-infertility-support-group-md-dc-va-fl-tx-patients/2025-03-10/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Infertility-Support-Group_560x370.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20250214T193729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T193740Z UID:10000526-1741780800-1741784400@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Endometriosis Webinar + Q&A DESCRIPTION:One in 10 women of reproductive age is affected by endometriosis. It’s a condition in which endometrial tissue (tissue that lines the inside of the uterus) grows outside the uterus and eventually sheds into the abdominal cavity. Any degree of endometriosis can have a great impact on fertility\, therefore it is important that you see a fertility specialist as soon as you’re diagnosed to discuss pregnancy options. \n\n\n\nDuring the live event\, hosted by Dr. Lauren Kendall-Rauchfuss\, viewers will learn about the causes and symptoms of endometriosis\, and the treatments that are now available to help women conceive. With proper counseling and care\, the chances of getting pregnant with endometriosis are high for most women. \n\n\n\nAfter the presentation\, Dr. Kendall-Rauchfuss will host a live question and answer session. \n\n\n\nCan’t attend? Register anyway! We’ll email you a link to view the recorded event + Q&A. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Medical contribution by Lauren Kendall-Rauchfuss\, M.D.\n\n Lauren Kendall-Rauchfuss\, M.D.\, FACOG\, completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Rochester\, Minnesota\, where she also completed her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Kendall-Rauchfuss brings her expertise\, warmth\, and dedication to SGF Orlando\, where she is eager to help patients achieve their dreams of building a family.  URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/endometriosis-webinar-1/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Endo_560x370-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20240611T161610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T174538Z UID:10000527-1742299200-1742302800@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Fertility 101: Getting Started Webinar + Q&A DESCRIPTION:One in six people experience infertility and may need help conceiving. While many are surprised by this\, they certainly are not alone. The good news is there are now treatments available to help almost everyone conceive. \n\n\n\nJoin Stephanie Beall\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, for our Fertility 101 webinar. During this informative presentation\, Dr. Beall will review what patients can expect during their first appointment including the fertility evaluation\, our stepped approach to treatment\, and our unique financial programs. \n\n\n\nFollowing the presentation\, Dr. Beall will host a live question and answer session with viewers. \n\n\n\nCan’t attend? Register anyway! We’ll email you a link to view the recorded event. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Medical contribution by Stephanie Beall\, M.D.\, Ph.D. \n\n Stephanie Beall\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, received her medical degree and doctorate in 2006 from Brown University. Dr. Beall has published numerous papers on infertility and has presented research findings and scientific data at national meetings. She sees patients at SGF’s Westminster and Towson\, Maryland offices. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/fertility-101-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Fertility_Getting-Started_560x370.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20220331T125439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T200557Z UID:10000469-1742317200-1742322600@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Pregnancy Loss Support Group (PA\, MD\, VA\, and WV) DESCRIPTION:*For Pennsylvania\, Maryland\, Virginia\, and West Virginia patients only* \n\n\n\nIt is often difficult for people to understand how profound the loss of a pregnancy can be for a woman or couple\, especially if you have been trying hard to conceive. To experience the elation of learning you are pregnant\, only to feel the despair of discovering you have lost that pregnancy\, is a multifaceted loss. It is the loss of a baby\, a part of yourself\, your health\, control\, innocence\, potential\, relationships with others\, the future\, and on and on. \n\n\n\nA pregnancy loss is challenging enough to experience under the best of circumstances\, with the most support and understanding. However\, during the pandemic it has been much harder due to social isolation and distancing from family\, friends as well as medical caregivers. This virtual support group is being offered for those grieving the loss of a very much wanted baby in these stressful times and is also designed to help with the increased anxiety with trying to conceive and being pregnant again after pregnancy loss. Members are invited to stay in the group all the way through their next pregnancy. \n\n\n\nThe group is FREE for all participants. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required at least 48 hours before the group event. You must be a current SGF patient and provide the office you go to and your doctors name. An email will be sent to you with a consent form that must be filled before you can attend the virtual group. When you fill out the consent and return it to the group leader via email\, you will then receive an invitation with a link to a HIPAA compliant Zoom meeting. Please note that the group may be canceled if there are too few people registered. The group leader will contact you by phone or email if the group will not be held as scheduled. \n\n\n\nFor more information or to sign up\, please email Mia Joelsson. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/virtual-miscarriage-support-group-mia-joelsson/2025-03-18/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Miscarriage-Support-Group_560x370.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20000922T211537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T193507Z UID:10000488-1743850800-1743856200@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Singles Family Building Support Group (MD\, VA\, D.C.\, FL and TX patients) DESCRIPTION:**For patients in Maryland\, Virginia\, Washington\, D.C.\, Florida or Texas at the time of group sessions** \n\n\n\nThis virtual group is for single women who are building their families with the use of a sperm donor\, and not with a partner or co-parent.  Women come in all stages of the process: those who are contemplating becoming single mothers\, those who are in the preliminary testing phase\, and those undergoing treatment. Patients who have been in the group while in treatment at Shady Grove may stay through their fertility process. \n\n\n\nWomen gather to share their experiences and strategies. The process of pursuing treatment to become a parent while single is unique\, and this group has a unique way of understanding and supporting one another. There is a sense of community that is built in this virtual room.   \n\n\n\nRegistration is done in a two-step process and you must be a current SGF patient to join. Please email Dr. Miller with your location\, name of your SGF doctor and location of your SGF office and she will add you to her email list. She will also send you some forms to complete prior to registering for group. Dr. Miller sends an email call out to all those on her list approximately one week prior to the group session.    \n\n\n\nThe group is FREE for all participants. \n\n\n\nThe groups have limited numbers of spots.   \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please email Carol Miller. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/virtual-singles-family-building-support-group/2025-04-05/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2000/09/Single-Womens-Support-Group_560x370-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20000922T211537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T193507Z UID:10000489-1744045200-1744050600@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Singles Family Building Support Group (MD\, VA\, D.C.\, FL and TX patients) DESCRIPTION:**For patients in Maryland\, Virginia\, Washington\, D.C.\, Florida or Texas at the time of group sessions** \n\n\n\nThis virtual group is for single women who are building their families with the use of a sperm donor\, and not with a partner or co-parent.  Women come in all stages of the process: those who are contemplating becoming single mothers\, those who are in the preliminary testing phase\, and those undergoing treatment. Patients who have been in the group while in treatment at Shady Grove may stay through their fertility process. \n\n\n\nWomen gather to share their experiences and strategies. The process of pursuing treatment to become a parent while single is unique\, and this group has a unique way of understanding and supporting one another. There is a sense of community that is built in this virtual room.   \n\n\n\nRegistration is done in a two-step process and you must be a current SGF patient to join. Please email Dr. Miller with your location\, name of your SGF doctor and location of your SGF office and she will add you to her email list. She will also send you some forms to complete prior to registering for group. Dr. Miller sends an email call out to all those on her list approximately one week prior to the group session.    \n\n\n\nThe group is FREE for all participants. \n\n\n\nThe groups have limited numbers of spots.   \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please email Carol Miller. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/virtual-singles-family-building-support-group/2025-04-07/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2000/09/Single-Womens-Support-Group_560x370-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20000922T211537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T193507Z UID:10000490-1744221600-1744227000@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Singles Family Building Support Group (MD\, VA\, D.C.\, FL and TX patients) DESCRIPTION:**For patients in Maryland\, Virginia\, Washington\, D.C.\, Florida or Texas at the time of group sessions** \n\n\n\nThis virtual group is for single women who are building their families with the use of a sperm donor\, and not with a partner or co-parent.  Women come in all stages of the process: those who are contemplating becoming single mothers\, those who are in the preliminary testing phase\, and those undergoing treatment. Patients who have been in the group while in treatment at Shady Grove may stay through their fertility process. \n\n\n\nWomen gather to share their experiences and strategies. The process of pursuing treatment to become a parent while single is unique\, and this group has a unique way of understanding and supporting one another. There is a sense of community that is built in this virtual room.   \n\n\n\nRegistration is done in a two-step process and you must be a current SGF patient to join. Please email Dr. Miller with your location\, name of your SGF doctor and location of your SGF office and she will add you to her email list. She will also send you some forms to complete prior to registering for group. Dr. Miller sends an email call out to all those on her list approximately one week prior to the group session.    \n\n\n\nThe group is FREE for all participants. \n\n\n\nThe groups have limited numbers of spots.   \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please email Carol Miller. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/virtual-singles-family-building-support-group/2025-04-09/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2000/09/Single-Womens-Support-Group_560x370-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20001005T125300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T193648Z UID:10000449-1744650000-1744655400@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:General Infertility Support Group (MD\, D.C.\, VA\, FL & TX patients) DESCRIPTION:*Offered to patients in Maryland\, Washington\, D.C.\, Virginia\, Florida and Texas* \n\n\n\nInfertility can be a lonely experience and research has shown that support groups can be a highly effective way to cope with the stress and distress of treatment. This virtual group focuses on all types of infertility issues and will help individuals and couples: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify and practice ways to cope with infertility\n\n\n\nShare new information\n\n\n\nUnderstand about the unique losses of infertility/pregnancy loss\n\n\n\nImprove communication with your partner and others\n\n\n\nProcess decision-making about treatment\n\n\n\nProvide support to one another\n\n\n\nDecrease the isolation of infertility\n\n\n\n\nThe group meets virtually and is FREE for all participants. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required at least 48 hours before the group event. You must be a current SGF patient and provide the office you go to and your doctors name. You will be asked to join an email distribution list for the group. An email will be sent to you with a consent form that must be filled before you can attend the virtual group. When you fill out the consent and return it to the group leader via email\, you will then receive an invitation with a link to the video meeting. Please note that the group may be canceled if there are too few people registered. The group leader will contact you by phone or email if the group will not be held as scheduled.  We can only have a maximum of 20 participants per group so if the group is at maximum capacity\, you will be asked if you would like to be on a waiting list to join if a spot opens up. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please email Carol Miller. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/virtual-infertility-support-group-md-dc-va-fl-tx-patients/2025-04-14/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Infertility-Support-Group_560x370.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20220331T125439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T200557Z UID:10000470-1745341200-1745346600@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Pregnancy Loss Support Group (PA\, MD\, VA\, and WV) DESCRIPTION:*For Pennsylvania\, Maryland\, Virginia\, and West Virginia patients only* \n\n\n\nIt is often difficult for people to understand how profound the loss of a pregnancy can be for a woman or couple\, especially if you have been trying hard to conceive. To experience the elation of learning you are pregnant\, only to feel the despair of discovering you have lost that pregnancy\, is a multifaceted loss. It is the loss of a baby\, a part of yourself\, your health\, control\, innocence\, potential\, relationships with others\, the future\, and on and on. \n\n\n\nA pregnancy loss is challenging enough to experience under the best of circumstances\, with the most support and understanding. However\, during the pandemic it has been much harder due to social isolation and distancing from family\, friends as well as medical caregivers. This virtual support group is being offered for those grieving the loss of a very much wanted baby in these stressful times and is also designed to help with the increased anxiety with trying to conceive and being pregnant again after pregnancy loss. Members are invited to stay in the group all the way through their next pregnancy. \n\n\n\nThe group is FREE for all participants. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required at least 48 hours before the group event. You must be a current SGF patient and provide the office you go to and your doctors name. An email will be sent to you with a consent form that must be filled before you can attend the virtual group. When you fill out the consent and return it to the group leader via email\, you will then receive an invitation with a link to a HIPAA compliant Zoom meeting. Please note that the group may be canceled if there are too few people registered. The group leader will contact you by phone or email if the group will not be held as scheduled. \n\n\n\nFor more information or to sign up\, please email Mia Joelsson. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/virtual-miscarriage-support-group-mia-joelsson/2025-04-22/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Miscarriage-Support-Group_560x370.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20240227T154542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T181950Z UID:10000529-1745582400-1745586000@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Male Fertility Webinar + Q&A | NIAW Fertility Event Series DESCRIPTION:Did you know that 40 to 50 percent of all infertility cases are due to male factor infertility? SGF’s Center for Male Fertility offers an integrated care model involving in-house urologists and reproductive endocrinologists to provide comprehensive male and female infertility services. \n\n\n\nMale factor infertility can impact your ability to conceive\, and reproductive urologist\, Dr. Jessica Marinaro\, will discuss how to improve conception outcomes for both partners before\, during\, and after treatment. \n\n\n\nFollowing the presentation\, Dr. Marinaro will host a live Q&A session with viewers. \n\n\n\nCan’t attend? Register anyway! We will send you a link to the recorded event. \n\n\n\nThree key things you’ll learn when you register for our free male fertility webinar:  \n\n\n\n\nCauses of male factor infertility\n\n\n\nWhat a semen analysis measures and how to improve sperm quality\n\n\n\nTreatment options for male factor infertility and success rates\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Medical contribution by Jessica A. Marinaro\, M.D. \n\n Jessica A. Marinaro\, M.D.\, is a board-certified urologist with sub-specialty expertise in male infertility and microsurgery. Dr. Marinaro graduated with distinction from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, and earned her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond\, Virginia. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat is National Infertility Awareness Week® (NIAW)?\n\n\n\n\nNIAW is a yearly initiative founded by RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association to encourage people to act as their own infertility advocates and to educate legislators and the public about the impact of infertility.\n\n\n\nVisit our events calendar to check out all special events for NIAW – happening April 21 through April 26 \n\n\n\nShady Grove Fertility is a proud partner of RESOLVE and dedicated to supporting patients coping with infertility URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/male-fertility-webinar-niaw-fertility-event/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NIAW-2024_Male-Fertility_560x370.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20000922T211537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T193507Z UID:10000491-1746270000-1746275400@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Singles Family Building Support Group (MD\, VA\, D.C.\, FL and TX patients) DESCRIPTION:**For patients in Maryland\, Virginia\, Washington\, D.C.\, Florida or Texas at the time of group sessions** \n\n\n\nThis virtual group is for single women who are building their families with the use of a sperm donor\, and not with a partner or co-parent.  Women come in all stages of the process: those who are contemplating becoming single mothers\, those who are in the preliminary testing phase\, and those undergoing treatment. Patients who have been in the group while in treatment at Shady Grove may stay through their fertility process. \n\n\n\nWomen gather to share their experiences and strategies. The process of pursuing treatment to become a parent while single is unique\, and this group has a unique way of understanding and supporting one another. There is a sense of community that is built in this virtual room.   \n\n\n\nRegistration is done in a two-step process and you must be a current SGF patient to join. Please email Dr. Miller with your location\, name of your SGF doctor and location of your SGF office and she will add you to her email list. She will also send you some forms to complete prior to registering for group. Dr. Miller sends an email call out to all those on her list approximately one week prior to the group session.    \n\n\n\nThe group is FREE for all participants. \n\n\n\nThe groups have limited numbers of spots.   \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please email Carol Miller. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/virtual-singles-family-building-support-group/2025-05-03/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2000/09/Single-Womens-Support-Group_560x370-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20000922T211537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T193507Z UID:10000492-1746464400-1746469800@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Singles Family Building Support Group (MD\, VA\, D.C.\, FL and TX patients) DESCRIPTION:**For patients in Maryland\, Virginia\, Washington\, D.C.\, Florida or Texas at the time of group sessions** \n\n\n\nThis virtual group is for single women who are building their families with the use of a sperm donor\, and not with a partner or co-parent.  Women come in all stages of the process: those who are contemplating becoming single mothers\, those who are in the preliminary testing phase\, and those undergoing treatment. Patients who have been in the group while in treatment at Shady Grove may stay through their fertility process. \n\n\n\nWomen gather to share their experiences and strategies. The process of pursuing treatment to become a parent while single is unique\, and this group has a unique way of understanding and supporting one another. There is a sense of community that is built in this virtual room.   \n\n\n\nRegistration is done in a two-step process and you must be a current SGF patient to join. Please email Dr. Miller with your location\, name of your SGF doctor and location of your SGF office and she will add you to her email list. She will also send you some forms to complete prior to registering for group. Dr. Miller sends an email call out to all those on her list approximately one week prior to the group session.    \n\n\n\nThe group is FREE for all participants. \n\n\n\nThe groups have limited numbers of spots.   \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please email Carol Miller. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/virtual-singles-family-building-support-group/2025-05-05/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2000/09/Single-Womens-Support-Group_560x370-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20000922T211537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T193507Z UID:10000493-1746640800-1746646200@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Singles Family Building Support Group (MD\, VA\, D.C.\, FL and TX patients) DESCRIPTION:**For patients in Maryland\, Virginia\, Washington\, D.C.\, Florida or Texas at the time of group sessions** \n\n\n\nThis virtual group is for single women who are building their families with the use of a sperm donor\, and not with a partner or co-parent.  Women come in all stages of the process: those who are contemplating becoming single mothers\, those who are in the preliminary testing phase\, and those undergoing treatment. Patients who have been in the group while in treatment at Shady Grove may stay through their fertility process. \n\n\n\nWomen gather to share their experiences and strategies. The process of pursuing treatment to become a parent while single is unique\, and this group has a unique way of understanding and supporting one another. There is a sense of community that is built in this virtual room.   \n\n\n\nRegistration is done in a two-step process and you must be a current SGF patient to join. Please email Dr. Miller with your location\, name of your SGF doctor and location of your SGF office and she will add you to her email list. She will also send you some forms to complete prior to registering for group. Dr. Miller sends an email call out to all those on her list approximately one week prior to the group session.    \n\n\n\nThe group is FREE for all participants. \n\n\n\nThe groups have limited numbers of spots.   \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please email Carol Miller. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/virtual-singles-family-building-support-group/2025-05-07/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2000/09/Single-Womens-Support-Group_560x370-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20001005T125300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T193648Z UID:10000450-1747069200-1747074600@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:General Infertility Support Group (MD\, D.C.\, VA\, FL & TX patients) DESCRIPTION:*Offered to patients in Maryland\, Washington\, D.C.\, Virginia\, Florida and Texas* \n\n\n\nInfertility can be a lonely experience and research has shown that support groups can be a highly effective way to cope with the stress and distress of treatment. This virtual group focuses on all types of infertility issues and will help individuals and couples: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify and practice ways to cope with infertility\n\n\n\nShare new information\n\n\n\nUnderstand about the unique losses of infertility/pregnancy loss\n\n\n\nImprove communication with your partner and others\n\n\n\nProcess decision-making about treatment\n\n\n\nProvide support to one another\n\n\n\nDecrease the isolation of infertility\n\n\n\n\nThe group meets virtually and is FREE for all participants. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required at least 48 hours before the group event. You must be a current SGF patient and provide the office you go to and your doctors name. You will be asked to join an email distribution list for the group. An email will be sent to you with a consent form that must be filled before you can attend the virtual group. When you fill out the consent and return it to the group leader via email\, you will then receive an invitation with a link to the video meeting. Please note that the group may be canceled if there are too few people registered. The group leader will contact you by phone or email if the group will not be held as scheduled.  We can only have a maximum of 20 participants per group so if the group is at maximum capacity\, you will be asked if you would like to be on a waiting list to join if a spot opens up. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please email Carol Miller. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/virtual-infertility-support-group-md-dc-va-fl-tx-patients/2025-05-12/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Infertility-Support-Group_560x370.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20250115T195113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T142917Z UID:10000528-1747742400-1747746000@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Menstrual Cycle and Your Fertility Webinar + Q&A DESCRIPTION:Many women are unaware of what’s normal and what’s not when it comes to their period. A woman’s menstrual cycle can provide valuable insight to her fertility and overall ability to conceive. Most women with an irregular\, heavy\, painful\, or nonexistent period should not wait to see a fertility specialist. Determining if your period is normal or not can be a very informative part of determining if you should see a fertility specialist. \n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Valerie Libby for our live webinar event to learn more. Dr. Libby will review the basics of menstruation and ovulation\, irregular vs. normal cycles\, and who should not wait to seek help from a fertility specialist. \n\n\n\nFollowing the presentation\, Dr. Libby will host a live question and answer session with viewers. \n\n\n\nCan’t attend? Register anyway! We’ll send you a link to view the recorded event + Q&A. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Medical contribution by Valerie Libby\, M.D.\, MPH\n\n Valerie Libby\, M.D.\, MPH\, FACOG\, earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin Honors Program studying Psychology and Spanish. She then earned a Masters in Global Public Health from George Washington University where she served as a fellow in Kenya for the Global Health Service. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/menstrual-cycle-fertility-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Period_560x370.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20220331T125439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T200557Z UID:10000471-1747760400-1747765800@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Pregnancy Loss Support Group (PA\, MD\, VA\, and WV) DESCRIPTION:*For Pennsylvania\, Maryland\, Virginia\, and West Virginia patients only* \n\n\n\nIt is often difficult for people to understand how profound the loss of a pregnancy can be for a woman or couple\, especially if you have been trying hard to conceive. To experience the elation of learning you are pregnant\, only to feel the despair of discovering you have lost that pregnancy\, is a multifaceted loss. It is the loss of a baby\, a part of yourself\, your health\, control\, innocence\, potential\, relationships with others\, the future\, and on and on. \n\n\n\nA pregnancy loss is challenging enough to experience under the best of circumstances\, with the most support and understanding. However\, during the pandemic it has been much harder due to social isolation and distancing from family\, friends as well as medical caregivers. This virtual support group is being offered for those grieving the loss of a very much wanted baby in these stressful times and is also designed to help with the increased anxiety with trying to conceive and being pregnant again after pregnancy loss. Members are invited to stay in the group all the way through their next pregnancy. \n\n\n\nThe group is FREE for all participants. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required at least 48 hours before the group event. You must be a current SGF patient and provide the office you go to and your doctors name. An email will be sent to you with a consent form that must be filled before you can attend the virtual group. When you fill out the consent and return it to the group leader via email\, you will then receive an invitation with a link to a HIPAA compliant Zoom meeting. Please note that the group may be canceled if there are too few people registered. The group leader will contact you by phone or email if the group will not be held as scheduled. \n\n\n\nFor more information or to sign up\, please email Mia Joelsson. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/virtual-miscarriage-support-group-mia-joelsson/2025-05-20/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Miscarriage-Support-Group_560x370.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20250429T175354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T175410Z UID:10000547-1748541600-1748547000@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Arlington\, VA | In-Person Fertility Seminar DESCRIPTION:If you’re thinking about your fertility options\, our free in-person event at SGF’s Arlington office is the perfect opportunity to learn\, ask questions\, and take the first step with confidence. Led by Dr. Anitha Nair\, this interactive session will cover the basics of infertility\, treatment options\, and what to expect on your journey. \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll gain from this event:\n\n\n\n✔️ Key insights into fertility health and when to seek expert guidance \n\n\n\n✔️ A step-by-step look at your first consultation – what to expect and how to prepare \n\n\n\n✔️ An overview of SGF’s initial fertility work-up\, including four essential tests \n\n\n\n✔️ Personalized treatment options\, including LGBTQIA+ family-building paths \n\n\n\n✔️ Exclusive financial programs\, like our Shared Risk 100% Refund Program \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nExclusive Bonus: Attendees will receive a complimentary physician consultation*\, which can be scheduled during the event. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSeats are limited—secure yours today and take the first step toward growing your family with confidence. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n*Exclusions may apply for current SGF patients. Free consultation available for seminar attendees. If patient has insurance coverage for consultation\, insurance will be billed. Any out-of-pocket or co-pay expenses for consult will be waived. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Medical contribution by Anitha S. Nair\, M.D.\n\n Anitha S. Nair\, M.D.\, is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Nair see SGF patients the Arlington\, Virginia office. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/arlington-va-fertility-seminar/ CATEGORIES:Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Fertility-Seminar_WP-Feature-Image_600X350-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20000922T211537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T193507Z UID:10000494-1749294000-1749299400@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Singles Family Building Support Group (MD\, VA\, D.C.\, FL and TX patients) DESCRIPTION:**For patients in Maryland\, Virginia\, Washington\, D.C.\, Florida or Texas at the time of group sessions** \n\n\n\nThis virtual group is for single women who are building their families with the use of a sperm donor\, and not with a partner or co-parent.  Women come in all stages of the process: those who are contemplating becoming single mothers\, those who are in the preliminary testing phase\, and those undergoing treatment. Patients who have been in the group while in treatment at Shady Grove may stay through their fertility process. \n\n\n\nWomen gather to share their experiences and strategies. The process of pursuing treatment to become a parent while single is unique\, and this group has a unique way of understanding and supporting one another. There is a sense of community that is built in this virtual room.   \n\n\n\nRegistration is done in a two-step process and you must be a current SGF patient to join. Please email Dr. Miller with your location\, name of your SGF doctor and location of your SGF office and she will add you to her email list. She will also send you some forms to complete prior to registering for group. Dr. Miller sends an email call out to all those on her list approximately one week prior to the group session.    \n\n\n\nThe group is FREE for all participants. \n\n\n\nThe groups have limited numbers of spots.   \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please email Carol Miller. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/virtual-singles-family-building-support-group/2025-06-07/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2000/09/Single-Womens-Support-Group_560x370-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20000922T211537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T193507Z UID:10000495-1749488400-1749493800@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Singles Family Building Support Group (MD\, VA\, D.C.\, FL and TX patients) DESCRIPTION:**For patients in Maryland\, Virginia\, Washington\, D.C.\, Florida or Texas at the time of group sessions** \n\n\n\nThis virtual group is for single women who are building their families with the use of a sperm donor\, and not with a partner or co-parent.  Women come in all stages of the process: those who are contemplating becoming single mothers\, those who are in the preliminary testing phase\, and those undergoing treatment. Patients who have been in the group while in treatment at Shady Grove may stay through their fertility process. \n\n\n\nWomen gather to share their experiences and strategies. The process of pursuing treatment to become a parent while single is unique\, and this group has a unique way of understanding and supporting one another. There is a sense of community that is built in this virtual room.   \n\n\n\nRegistration is done in a two-step process and you must be a current SGF patient to join. Please email Dr. Miller with your location\, name of your SGF doctor and location of your SGF office and she will add you to her email list. She will also send you some forms to complete prior to registering for group. Dr. Miller sends an email call out to all those on her list approximately one week prior to the group session.    \n\n\n\nThe group is FREE for all participants. \n\n\n\nThe groups have limited numbers of spots.   \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please email Carol Miller. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/virtual-singles-family-building-support-group/2025-06-09/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2000/09/Single-Womens-Support-Group_560x370-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20000916T164900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T191411Z UID:10000434-1749497400-1749502800@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Virtual Queer Family Building Group (MD\, DC\, VA\, PA patients) DESCRIPTION:*For Maryland\, D.C.\, Virginia and Pennsylvania patients* \n\n\n\nThis virtual support group provides you the opportunity to meet and connect with other LGBTQIA+ couples and individuals who are also going through fertility treatment as a way to grow a family. \n\n\n\n\nIdentify and practice coping skills\n\n\n\nShare new information\n\n\n\nUnderstand about the unique losses\n\n\n\nImprove communication\n\n\n\nProvide support\n\n\n\nLearn that there is strength in numbers\n\n\n\n\nThe group is FREE for all participants. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required at least 48 hours before the group event. You must be a current SGF patient and provide the office you go to and your doctors name. An email will be sent to you with a consent form that must be filled before you can attend the virtual group. When you fill out the consent and return it to the group leader via email\, you will then receive an invitation with a link to a Zoom video meeting. Please note that the group may be canceled if there are too few people registered. The group leader will contact you by phone or email if the group will not be held as scheduled. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please email Dr. Laura Covington. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/virtual-lgbtqia-donor-conception-group-md-dc-va-pa-patients/2025-06-09/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/LGBTQ-Support-Group_560x370-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20000922T211537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T193507Z UID:10000496-1749664800-1749670200@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Singles Family Building Support Group (MD\, VA\, D.C.\, FL and TX patients) DESCRIPTION:**For patients in Maryland\, Virginia\, Washington\, D.C.\, Florida or Texas at the time of group sessions** \n\n\n\nThis virtual group is for single women who are building their families with the use of a sperm donor\, and not with a partner or co-parent.  Women come in all stages of the process: those who are contemplating becoming single mothers\, those who are in the preliminary testing phase\, and those undergoing treatment. Patients who have been in the group while in treatment at Shady Grove may stay through their fertility process. \n\n\n\nWomen gather to share their experiences and strategies. The process of pursuing treatment to become a parent while single is unique\, and this group has a unique way of understanding and supporting one another. There is a sense of community that is built in this virtual room.   \n\n\n\nRegistration is done in a two-step process and you must be a current SGF patient to join. Please email Dr. Miller with your location\, name of your SGF doctor and location of your SGF office and she will add you to her email list. She will also send you some forms to complete prior to registering for group. Dr. Miller sends an email call out to all those on her list approximately one week prior to the group session.    \n\n\n\nThe group is FREE for all participants. \n\n\n\nThe groups have limited numbers of spots.   \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please email Carol Miller. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/virtual-singles-family-building-support-group/2025-06-11/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2000/09/Single-Womens-Support-Group_560x370-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20001005T125300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T193648Z UID:10000451-1750093200-1750098600@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:General Infertility Support Group (MD\, D.C.\, VA\, FL & TX patients) DESCRIPTION:*Offered to patients in Maryland\, Washington\, D.C.\, Virginia\, Florida and Texas* \n\n\n\nInfertility can be a lonely experience and research has shown that support groups can be a highly effective way to cope with the stress and distress of treatment. This virtual group focuses on all types of infertility issues and will help individuals and couples: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify and practice ways to cope with infertility\n\n\n\nShare new information\n\n\n\nUnderstand about the unique losses of infertility/pregnancy loss\n\n\n\nImprove communication with your partner and others\n\n\n\nProcess decision-making about treatment\n\n\n\nProvide support to one another\n\n\n\nDecrease the isolation of infertility\n\n\n\n\nThe group meets virtually and is FREE for all participants. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required at least 48 hours before the group event. You must be a current SGF patient and provide the office you go to and your doctors name. You will be asked to join an email distribution list for the group. An email will be sent to you with a consent form that must be filled before you can attend the virtual group. When you fill out the consent and return it to the group leader via email\, you will then receive an invitation with a link to the video meeting. Please note that the group may be canceled if there are too few people registered. The group leader will contact you by phone or email if the group will not be held as scheduled.  We can only have a maximum of 20 participants per group so if the group is at maximum capacity\, you will be asked if you would like to be on a waiting list to join if a spot opens up. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please email Carol Miller. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/virtual-infertility-support-group-md-dc-va-fl-tx-patients/2025-06-16/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Infertility-Support-Group_560x370.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20220331T125439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T200557Z UID:10000472-1750179600-1750185000@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Pregnancy Loss Support Group (PA\, MD\, VA\, and WV) DESCRIPTION:*For Pennsylvania\, Maryland\, Virginia\, and West Virginia patients only* \n\n\n\nIt is often difficult for people to understand how profound the loss of a pregnancy can be for a woman or couple\, especially if you have been trying hard to conceive. To experience the elation of learning you are pregnant\, only to feel the despair of discovering you have lost that pregnancy\, is a multifaceted loss. It is the loss of a baby\, a part of yourself\, your health\, control\, innocence\, potential\, relationships with others\, the future\, and on and on. \n\n\n\nA pregnancy loss is challenging enough to experience under the best of circumstances\, with the most support and understanding. However\, during the pandemic it has been much harder due to social isolation and distancing from family\, friends as well as medical caregivers. This virtual support group is being offered for those grieving the loss of a very much wanted baby in these stressful times and is also designed to help with the increased anxiety with trying to conceive and being pregnant again after pregnancy loss. Members are invited to stay in the group all the way through their next pregnancy. \n\n\n\nThe group is FREE for all participants. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required at least 48 hours before the group event. You must be a current SGF patient and provide the office you go to and your doctors name. An email will be sent to you with a consent form that must be filled before you can attend the virtual group. When you fill out the consent and return it to the group leader via email\, you will then receive an invitation with a link to a HIPAA compliant Zoom meeting. Please note that the group may be canceled if there are too few people registered. The group leader will contact you by phone or email if the group will not be held as scheduled. \n\n\n\nFor more information or to sign up\, please email Mia Joelsson. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/virtual-miscarriage-support-group-mia-joelsson/2025-06-17/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Miscarriage-Support-Group_560x370.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20250603T155847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T233716Z UID:10000549-1750273200-1750276800@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Infertility Support Group (DE) DESCRIPTION:Join a compassionate\, judgment-free space designed for women facing the difficulties of infertility. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis group provides a chance to connect with others who truly understand the journey. Share experiences\, gain support\, and learn practical ways to manage the emotional\, physical\, and relational stress that infertility can bring. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe group is free to attend and meets virtually on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 PM. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Malina Spirito\, Psy.D.\, M.Ed.\, PMH-C \n\n\n\nRSVP is required to participate. \n\n\n\nPlease email Malina for more information: MSpirito@ChristianaCare.org URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/infertility-support-group-de/2025-06-18/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Donor-Recipient-Support-Group_560x370.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20000916T164900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T191411Z UID:10000435-1752521400-1752526800@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Virtual Queer Family Building Group (MD\, DC\, VA\, PA patients) DESCRIPTION:*For Maryland\, D.C.\, Virginia and Pennsylvania patients* \n\n\n\nThis virtual support group provides you the opportunity to meet and connect with other LGBTQIA+ couples and individuals who are also going through fertility treatment as a way to grow a family. \n\n\n\n\nIdentify and practice coping skills\n\n\n\nShare new information\n\n\n\nUnderstand about the unique losses\n\n\n\nImprove communication\n\n\n\nProvide support\n\n\n\nLearn that there is strength in numbers\n\n\n\n\nThe group is FREE for all participants. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required at least 48 hours before the group event. You must be a current SGF patient and provide the office you go to and your doctors name. An email will be sent to you with a consent form that must be filled before you can attend the virtual group. When you fill out the consent and return it to the group leader via email\, you will then receive an invitation with a link to a Zoom video meeting. Please note that the group may be canceled if there are too few people registered. The group leader will contact you by phone or email if the group will not be held as scheduled. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please email Dr. Laura Covington. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/virtual-lgbtqia-donor-conception-group-md-dc-va-pa-patients/2025-07-14/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/LGBTQ-Support-Group_560x370-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20220331T125439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T200557Z UID:10000473-1752598800-1752604200@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Pregnancy Loss Support Group (PA\, MD\, VA\, and WV) DESCRIPTION:*For Pennsylvania\, Maryland\, Virginia\, and West Virginia patients only* \n\n\n\nIt is often difficult for people to understand how profound the loss of a pregnancy can be for a woman or couple\, especially if you have been trying hard to conceive. To experience the elation of learning you are pregnant\, only to feel the despair of discovering you have lost that pregnancy\, is a multifaceted loss. It is the loss of a baby\, a part of yourself\, your health\, control\, innocence\, potential\, relationships with others\, the future\, and on and on. \n\n\n\nA pregnancy loss is challenging enough to experience under the best of circumstances\, with the most support and understanding. However\, during the pandemic it has been much harder due to social isolation and distancing from family\, friends as well as medical caregivers. This virtual support group is being offered for those grieving the loss of a very much wanted baby in these stressful times and is also designed to help with the increased anxiety with trying to conceive and being pregnant again after pregnancy loss. Members are invited to stay in the group all the way through their next pregnancy. \n\n\n\nThe group is FREE for all participants. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required at least 48 hours before the group event. You must be a current SGF patient and provide the office you go to and your doctors name. An email will be sent to you with a consent form that must be filled before you can attend the virtual group. When you fill out the consent and return it to the group leader via email\, you will then receive an invitation with a link to a HIPAA compliant Zoom meeting. Please note that the group may be canceled if there are too few people registered. The group leader will contact you by phone or email if the group will not be held as scheduled. \n\n\n\nFor more information or to sign up\, please email Mia Joelsson. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/virtual-miscarriage-support-group-mia-joelsson/2025-07-15/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Miscarriage-Support-Group_560x370.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172827 CREATED:20250603T155847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T233716Z UID:10000550-1752692400-1752696000@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Infertility Support Group (DE) DESCRIPTION:Join a compassionate\, judgment-free space designed for women facing the difficulties of infertility. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis group provides a chance to connect with others who truly understand the journey. Share experiences\, gain support\, and learn practical ways to manage the emotional\, physical\, and relational stress that infertility can bring. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe group is free to attend and meets virtually on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 PM. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Malina Spirito\, Psy.D.\, M.Ed.\, PMH-C \n\n\n\nRSVP is required to participate. \n\n\n\nPlease email Malina for more information: MSpirito@ChristianaCare.org URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/infertility-support-group-de/2025-07-16/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Donor-Recipient-Support-Group_560x370.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR