BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Shady Grove Fertility - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Shady Grove Fertility 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:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192952 CREATED:20231016T204024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T142056Z UID:10000525-1700155800-1700161200@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Donor Egg Recipient Group (MD\, DC\, VA\, PA patients) DESCRIPTION:For Maryland\, Virginia\, Pennsylvania and D.C. area patients.Limit of 15 participants. \n\n\n\nMaking the decision to move forward with egg donation can be a medical\, legal\, and emotional shift for all prospective recipients. \n\n\n\nThis virtual donor recipient support group provides support for individuals and couples who are in various stages of treatment such as those contemplating the choice\, embarking on and undergoing treatment to conceive as well as for patients who become parents through such means. The processing of the thoughts and feelings about the use of donated gametes can be very helpful as one prepares to move forward with this option\, as well as having support from others who are having a similar experience. It can also be important to the long-term health and well being of the child (conceived) by donated gametes. More specifically\, the group affords recipients benefit from exploring any concerns and expressing their feelings about having a child with someone else’s genetic material as well as to discuss when\, how\, what\, to whom\, and if to disclose to offspring. \n\n\n\nThe group is FREE for all participants. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required at least 48 hours before the group event. 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 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 Tara Simpson\, Psy.D. Please include in your email what doctor\, office and state you reside in. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/virtual-donor-egg-recipient-support-group-md-dc-va-pa-patients-tara-simpson/2023-11-16/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Donor-Recipient-Support-Group_560x370.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192952 CREATED:20230906T185733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T192252Z UID:10000534-1700069400-1700074800@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:People of Color Family Building Support Group (MD\, VA\, and D.C. patients) DESCRIPTION:*Offered to patients in Maryland\, Virginia\, and Washington\, D.C.*Infertility can be a lonely experience. This is particularly true with the Black/Indigenous/People of Color (BIPOC) population as many people may think that reproductive challenges don’t exist in the community. In this group\, you will be able to connect with others who are experiencing the hope\, 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 the unique emotions around 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. Registration is required at least 48 hours before the group event. You must be a current SGF patient in the DMV area and provide the office you go to and your doctor’s name.  An email will be sent to you with a consent form that must be filled out 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 email if the group will not be held as scheduled.  URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/people-of-color-family-building-support/2023-11-15/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/BIPOC-Support-Group_560x370-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192952 CREATED:20230906T185733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T192252Z UID:10000533-1699108200-1699113600@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:People of Color Family Building Support Group (MD\, VA\, and D.C. patients) DESCRIPTION:*Offered to patients in Maryland\, Virginia\, and Washington\, D.C.*Infertility can be a lonely experience. This is particularly true with the Black/Indigenous/People of Color (BIPOC) population as many people may think that reproductive challenges don’t exist in the community. In this group\, you will be able to connect with others who are experiencing the hope\, 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 the unique emotions around 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. Registration is required at least 48 hours before the group event. You must be a current SGF patient in the DMV area and provide the office you go to and your doctor’s name.  An email will be sent to you with a consent form that must be filled out 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 email if the group will not be held as scheduled.  URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/people-of-color-family-building-support/2023-11-04/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/BIPOC-Support-Group_560x370-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192952 CREATED:20000922T211537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T193507Z UID:10000484-1699095600-1699101000@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/2023-11-04/ 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:20231019T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192952 CREATED:20231016T204024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T142056Z UID:10000524-1697736600-1697742000@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Donor Egg Recipient Group (MD\, DC\, VA\, PA patients) DESCRIPTION:For Maryland\, Virginia\, Pennsylvania and D.C. area patients.Limit of 15 participants. \n\n\n\nMaking the decision to move forward with egg donation can be a medical\, legal\, and emotional shift for all prospective recipients. \n\n\n\nThis virtual donor recipient support group provides support for individuals and couples who are in various stages of treatment such as those contemplating the choice\, embarking on and undergoing treatment to conceive as well as for patients who become parents through such means. The processing of the thoughts and feelings about the use of donated gametes can be very helpful as one prepares to move forward with this option\, as well as having support from others who are having a similar experience. It can also be important to the long-term health and well being of the child (conceived) by donated gametes. More specifically\, the group affords recipients benefit from exploring any concerns and expressing their feelings about having a child with someone else’s genetic material as well as to discuss when\, how\, what\, to whom\, and if to disclose to offspring. \n\n\n\nThe group is FREE for all participants. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required at least 48 hours before the group event. 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 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 Tara Simpson\, Psy.D. Please include in your email what doctor\, office and state you reside in. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/virtual-donor-egg-recipient-support-group-md-dc-va-pa-patients-tara-simpson/2023-10-19/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Donor-Recipient-Support-Group_560x370.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192952 CREATED:20230906T185733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T192252Z UID:10000532-1697650200-1697655600@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:People of Color Family Building Support Group (MD\, VA\, and D.C. patients) DESCRIPTION:*Offered to patients in Maryland\, Virginia\, and Washington\, D.C.*Infertility can be a lonely experience. This is particularly true with the Black/Indigenous/People of Color (BIPOC) population as many people may think that reproductive challenges don’t exist in the community. In this group\, you will be able to connect with others who are experiencing the hope\, 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 the unique emotions around 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. Registration is required at least 48 hours before the group event. You must be a current SGF patient in the DMV area and provide the office you go to and your doctor’s name.  An email will be sent to you with a consent form that must be filled out 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 email if the group will not be held as scheduled.  URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/people-of-color-family-building-support/2023-10-18/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/BIPOC-Support-Group_560x370-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192952 CREATED:20001005T125300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T193648Z UID:10000444-1697475600-1697481000@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/2023-10-16/ 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:20230927T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192952 CREATED:20230905T191921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T192006Z UID:10000371-1695844800-1695850200@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Donor Conception Discussion Group | 6-Week Series (DC\, MD\, VA and PA) DESCRIPTION:What: Virtual\, 6-week\, closed group \n\n\n\nWho: Parenting a child conceived with the help of donor conception; children of any age; and located in DC\, MD\, VA or PA \n\n\n\nWhen: Wednesdays at 8PM starting September 27 (Sept. 27\, Oct. 4\, Oct. 11\, Oct. 18\, Oct. 25\, & Nov. 1) **Please note\, I request children not be present.** \n\n\n\nCost: $300 via credit card \n\n\n\nThis is an interactive\, virtual group to discuss issues and topics that come up that might be specific to donor conception. We will work on formatting a story and discuss ways to integrate this at home. The group will be structured with educational information\, such as\, the cognitive development of donor-conceived children and what they can understand at different ages/stages; what we know about the impact of disclosure on the child and family; talking to family and friends; donor-linked peer considerations; and creating a “family origin story”. There will also be opportunity to share personal stories and experiences and connect with other parents. \n\n\n\n\nSession 1: Parenthood and the other side of infertility\n\n\n\nSession 2-3: Attachment and bonding\, relationships\, developmental understanding\n\n\n\nSession 4-6: Constructing the story and what to share\n\n\n\n\nTo Register: Please fill out form and email Dr. Laura Covington with completed form. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/donor-conception-discussion-group/ CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/MicrosoftTeams-image-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192952 CREATED:20000916T164900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T191411Z UID:10000433-1695672000-1695677400@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/2023-09-25/ 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:20230911T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230911T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192952 CREATED:20000916T163800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T202540Z UID:10000420-1694462400-1694467800@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Donor Recipient Support Group (MD\, DC\, VA\, PA patients) DESCRIPTION:**For Maryland\, Virginia\, Pennsylvania and D.C. area patients** \nMaking the decision to move forward with egg and/or sperm or embryo donation can be a medical\, legal\, and emotional shift for all prospective recipients. \nThis virtual donor recipient support group provides support for individuals and couples who are at a turning point in treatment as no longer able to have a genetic connection to a child. They may be at various stages of treatment such as those contemplating the choice\, embarking on and undergoing treatment to conceive as well as for patients who become parents through such means. The processing of the thoughts and feelings about the use of donated gametes can be very helpful as one prepares to move forward with this option\, as well as having support from others who are having a similar experience. It can also be important to the long-term health and well being of the child (conceived) by donated gametes. More specifically\, the group affords recipients benefit from exploring any concerns and expressing their feelings about having a child with someone else’s genetic material as well as to discuss when\, how\, what\, to whom\, and if to disclose to offspring. \nThe group is FREE for all participants. \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 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. \nFor more information\, please email Dr. Laura Covington. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/virtual-donor-recipient-support-group-md-dc-va-pa-patients/2023-09-11/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2000/09/SGF_Seminar-Emails_600x350_560-x-370_2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192952 CREATED:20230301T223000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T140656Z UID:10000544-1692964800-1692968400@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Intended Parents Virtual Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group aims to create a cohesive support group of women who are Intended Parents using Gestational Carriers to carry their children.  \n\n\n\nThe experience of having someone else\, whether it is someone you know from your personal life or someone you have been matched with\, is unique. This group aims to have a core group of women come together monthly to support one another and share their experiences as they go through the process.  This journey begins when the individual or couple decide they will be going forward with this process all the way to the early parenting phase.    \n\n\n\nThis group is a time limited group\, meeting once a month for six months.  The fee is $240 for the six sessions.  The group will meet virtually: Tuesdays March 21\, April 25\, May 23\, June 13\, July 25 and August 22 from 12-1 pm. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please email Karen Wasserstein. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/intended-parents-support-group/2023-08-25/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GC-Support-Group_2023_560x370.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192952 CREATED:20220331T125439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T200557Z UID:10000463-1690304400-1690309800@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/2023-07-25/ 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:20230725T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192952 CREATED:20230301T223000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T140656Z UID:10000543-1690286400-1690290000@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Intended Parents Virtual Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group aims to create a cohesive support group of women who are Intended Parents using Gestational Carriers to carry their children.  \n\n\n\nThe experience of having someone else\, whether it is someone you know from your personal life or someone you have been matched with\, is unique. This group aims to have a core group of women come together monthly to support one another and share their experiences as they go through the process.  This journey begins when the individual or couple decide they will be going forward with this process all the way to the early parenting phase.    \n\n\n\nThis group is a time limited group\, meeting once a month for six months.  The fee is $240 for the six sessions.  The group will meet virtually: Tuesdays March 21\, April 25\, May 23\, June 13\, July 25 and August 22 from 12-1 pm. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please email Karen Wasserstein. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/intended-parents-support-group/2023-07-25/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GC-Support-Group_2023_560x370.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192952 CREATED:20230301T223000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T140656Z UID:10000542-1686657600-1686661200@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Intended Parents Virtual Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group aims to create a cohesive support group of women who are Intended Parents using Gestational Carriers to carry their children.  \n\n\n\nThe experience of having someone else\, whether it is someone you know from your personal life or someone you have been matched with\, is unique. This group aims to have a core group of women come together monthly to support one another and share their experiences as they go through the process.  This journey begins when the individual or couple decide they will be going forward with this process all the way to the early parenting phase.    \n\n\n\nThis group is a time limited group\, meeting once a month for six months.  The fee is $240 for the six sessions.  The group will meet virtually: Tuesdays March 21\, April 25\, May 23\, June 13\, July 25 and August 22 from 12-1 pm. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please email Karen Wasserstein. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/intended-parents-support-group/2023-06-13/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GC-Support-Group_2023_560x370.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192952 CREATED:20230301T223000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T140656Z UID:10000541-1684843200-1684846800@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Intended Parents Virtual Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group aims to create a cohesive support group of women who are Intended Parents using Gestational Carriers to carry their children.  \n\n\n\nThe experience of having someone else\, whether it is someone you know from your personal life or someone you have been matched with\, is unique. This group aims to have a core group of women come together monthly to support one another and share their experiences as they go through the process.  This journey begins when the individual or couple decide they will be going forward with this process all the way to the early parenting phase.    \n\n\n\nThis group is a time limited group\, meeting once a month for six months.  The fee is $240 for the six sessions.  The group will meet virtually: Tuesdays March 21\, April 25\, May 23\, June 13\, July 25 and August 22 from 12-1 pm. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please email Karen Wasserstein. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/intended-parents-support-group/2023-05-23/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GC-Support-Group_2023_560x370.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192952 CREATED:20211019T130448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T210127Z UID:10000461-1683739800-1683747000@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:U.S. Surrogacy and IVF for the UK: Drinks and Conversations DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to a special event for intended parents in the United Kingdom who want to learn more about family building options via U.S. surrogacy and IVF! \n\n\n\nJoin Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation and special guests Shady Grove Fertility Center MD and UK Solicitor Colin Rogerson at our complimentary event\, “U.S. Surrogacy and IVF for the UK: Drinks and Conversations” at Circle’s office in London! \n\n\n\nIt’s a very casual night – stop by whenever you can for hors d’oeuvres and a drink\, and chat with us about surrogacy and IVF! \n\n\n\nReserve your free tickets today! Space is limited. \n\n\n\nDuring this event\, you’ll have the opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\nTalk with Dr. Gilbert Mottla\, IVF physician at Shady Grove Fertility Center\n\n\n\nTalk with UK Solicitor Colin Rogerson\n\n\n\nTalk with team members from Circle Surrogacy\n\n\n\nHave the opportunity to see Circle Surrogacy’s London location\n\n\n\nObtain information about family building options for hetero and LGBTQ+ couples and individuals through surrogacy\, IVF\, and/or egg donation in the USA\n\n\n\n\nCircle and Shady Grove will also be offering in-person consultations the next day\, May 11th at our office in London. If you’re interested in booking a consultation or learning more\, you can email Lauren Davitt\, Parent Intake Senior Manager\, at ldavitt@circlesurrogacy.com.REGISTER HERE \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Medical contribution by Gilbert L. Mottla\, M.D.\n\n Gilbert L. Mottla\, M.D.\, is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology. Dr. Mottla is presently a clinical assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Georgetown University. He primarily see patients at SGF’s Annapolis\, Maryland office. He is also available for new patient egg donation and gestational carrier consultations in the Rockville\, Maryland office. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/us-surrogacy-ivf-uk/ CATEGORIES:Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Circle-event_5.10.23_560x370.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192952 CREATED:20230301T223000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T140656Z UID:10000540-1682424000-1682427600@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Intended Parents Virtual Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group aims to create a cohesive support group of women who are Intended Parents using Gestational Carriers to carry their children.  \n\n\n\nThe experience of having someone else\, whether it is someone you know from your personal life or someone you have been matched with\, is unique. This group aims to have a core group of women come together monthly to support one another and share their experiences as they go through the process.  This journey begins when the individual or couple decide they will be going forward with this process all the way to the early parenting phase.    \n\n\n\nThis group is a time limited group\, meeting once a month for six months.  The fee is $240 for the six sessions.  The group will meet virtually: Tuesdays March 21\, April 25\, May 23\, June 13\, July 25 and August 22 from 12-1 pm. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please email Karen Wasserstein. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/intended-parents-support-group/2023-04-25/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GC-Support-Group_2023_560x370.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192952 CREATED:20230301T223000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T140656Z UID:10000539-1679400000-1679403600@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Intended Parents Virtual Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group aims to create a cohesive support group of women who are Intended Parents using Gestational Carriers to carry their children.  \n\n\n\nThe experience of having someone else\, whether it is someone you know from your personal life or someone you have been matched with\, is unique. This group aims to have a core group of women come together monthly to support one another and share their experiences as they go through the process.  This journey begins when the individual or couple decide they will be going forward with this process all the way to the early parenting phase.    \n\n\n\nThis group is a time limited group\, meeting once a month for six months.  The fee is $240 for the six sessions.  The group will meet virtually: Tuesdays March 21\, April 25\, May 23\, June 13\, July 25 and August 22 from 12-1 pm. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please email Karen Wasserstein. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/intended-parents-support-group/2023-03-21/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GC-Support-Group_2023_560x370.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192952 CREATED:20201001T213410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220103T133713Z UID:10000419-1633075200-1633107600@www.shadygrovefertility.com SUMMARY:Become an Egg Donor on-demand webinar DESCRIPTION:Over the last two decades\, over 8\,000 babies have been born because of Shady Grove Fertility’s Donor Egg Treatment Program. This amazing feat would have not been possible if it weren’t for the gift of egg donation. \n\n\n\nDuring our on-demand event\, hosted by Jackie Favarulo\, Egg Donor Nurse\, and Jessica Speich\, Egg Donor Liaison\, you will learn about Shady Grove Fertility’s Egg Donation Program. Jackie and Jessica will review how to donate\, what egg donors can expect during the donation process\, and how donors are compensated. You’ll also learn how to complete the process quickly and what recipients are looking for in an egg donor. \n\n\n\nRegister today to participate in this informative\, free\, on-demand webinar and watch now or at your own convenience. URL:https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/event/become-egg-donor-on-demand-webinar/ CATEGORIES:On-Demand Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR