Talking Points for Clergy – Resources
These resources are specifically relevant to those experiencing infertility and offered by the Office of NFP. They are explained in more detail on the Talking Points for Priests – Resources Page.
Office of NFP Resources
Infertility Resources Rackcard
Printed rack cards and a webpage with infertility resources to hand out to parishioners. To request free professionally-printed rackcards, contact the Office of NFP at 314-997-7576 or stlnfp@archstl.org.
Mother’s day and Father’s day resources
Be mindful of the emotions parents who are experiencing infertility may feel around Mother’s and Father’s Day. We’ve compiled some suggestions for celebrating Mother’s Day & Father’s Day with sensitivity.
What is NaProTECHNOLOGY?
NaProTECHNOLOGY is new women’s health science that works cooperatively with the natural cycle to treat underlying issues that may be causing infertility. They utilize both medical and surgical approaches to treat conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, recurrent pregnancy loss, and more.
List of NaProTECHNOLOGY Physicians in the St. Louis Archdiocese
Adoption Resources
Archbishop Robert J. Carlson Adoption Grant
This grant, offered through the Archdiocesan Office of Natural Family Planning, is available to couples who want to build their family through the loving choice of adoption. The grant helps adoptive parents offset some of the cost of adding their new child to their family through adoption.
Good Shepherd Children and Family Services (Catholic Charities agency)
External Resources
Spiritual Resources
Springs in the Desert
Springs in the Desert forms our community with unique offerings for women, men and couples, meeting them wherever they are on the path of infertility. Through these encounters, we make space for deeper renewal in our relationships with ourselves, our spouses, and God.
Our ministry also raises awareness about the experience and unique grief of infertility to pastors, diocesan offices, and healthcare professionals, helping them to understand the needs of a couple struggling with infertility, and providing tools and resources to help them minister more effectively to hurting couples. Among pastoral ministers and healthcare professionals, Springs in the Desert is recognized as a trusted resource for couples experiencing infertility.
The Fruitful Hollow
At the Fruitful Hollow we publish weekly blog posts, create monthly resources, and host a mentorship ministry. You can subscribe to our email list to make sure you never miss a thing, and follow us on social media (@thefruitfulhollow on Instagram, The Fruitful Hollow on Facebook) to connect with the community.
Medical Resources
Veritas Fertility & Surgery
Drs. Gavin Puthoff and Kristin Kalinowski provide a pro-life and holistic alternative to artificial reproductive technologies. Both highly skilled and trained in the techniques of NaProTECHNOLOGY they help women with conditions such as: endometriosis, PCOS, recurrent miscarriage, isthmoceles, and more via surgical and medical approaches.
Restore – Center for Endometriosis
Dr. Patrick Yeung is a MIGS trained, NaProTECHNOLOGY medical consultant with a practice that surgically treats endometriosis (particularly advanced cases).