PAST FERTILITY EVENTS
2007
Jan. 27, 2007, Montreal -- Lesbian Mothers Assn. discussion on "Envisioning Our Families": Karine Igartua on
how we and our children perceive our families. Adults only. 7 pm, 2401 Coursol (metro Georges-Vanier or Lionel Groulx). 514-846-1543, info@aml-lma.org, www.aml-lma.org
Feb. 28, 2007, Montreal -- Lesbian Mothers Assn. meeting. Discussion on "Getting Pregnant": experiences of fertility clinics and at-home inseminations. Adults only. 7 pm, CCGLM, 2075 rue Plessis (between Sherbrooke and Ontario). Metro Papineau. LMA, 514-846-1543, info@aml-lma.org, www.aml-lma.org
Feb. 27, 2007, London, ON -- Infertility Information Session and Support Group Meeting, "The Mind-Body Connection and Infertility". Explore the relationship between stress, lifestyle and infertility; stress reduction techniques. Open to all. 5-6:30 pm, Southern Ontario Fertility Technologies Clinic, 107-555 Southdale Rd. E. Darcy Harris Nicols, SOFT, 519-685-5559, dnichols@uwo.ca, www.soft-infertility.com
May 20-24, 2007, Cortes Island, BC -- Fertile Soul Retreat. For health care providers, men or women who are trying to conceive, those who want to maximize their fertility or virility, young people who wish to develop their inner powers, and elders who wish to remain creative and vibrant. Dr. Randine Lewis, LAc, PhD, founder of The Fertile Soul and author of 'The Infertility Cure'. Hollyhock, Cortes Island, British Columbia. Learn how to enhance fertility
through: Increasing blood flow with ovarian and uterine massage techniques;
Reducing stress;
Balancing hormones;
Nutrition;
Accupressure;
Qi Gong;
The Taoist-based Fertile Soul Method. $495. www.thefertilesoul.com
May 24-26, 2007, Nanaimo BC -- International Conference on New Reproductive and Genetic Technologies, "Nobody's Child, Everybody's Children". Current NRGT policies, practices, legislation. Legal, feminist, medical and artistic perspectives on NRGTs.
Maureen McTeer, Louise Vandelac, Eric Blyth, Jeff Nisker.
Malaspina University-College, www.mala.ca/nrgt
2008
Oct. 4, 2008, Toronto -- Symposium: Getting It Right - Putting Ethics At The Core Of Gamete Donation Practice. 7th International Symposium on donor conception. 9 am-5 pm. Michener Institute, 222 St. Patrick St. (Dundas/University). Infertility Network, www.infertilitynetwork.org/seminars/oct2008
Oct. 15, 2008, Montreal -- How To Form A Family - Legal Questions. Workshop for future moms, sponsored by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans-identified Family Coalition. 7:30 pm, Room DS-2901, UQAM, 320 Ste Catherine East (Metro Berri). Rights and responsabilities of lesbian parents in Quebec; donor contracts; legal protections.
One of six workships; one for $10; all six for $40/person or $60/couple. To register: Mona, 514-846-1543. LGBT Family Coalition, www.familleshomoparentales.org/html/en/parentingCourse.html
Oct. 25-26, 2008, Nanaimo, B.C. -- Mind/Body Fertility Weekend Retreat, based on Dr. Alice Domar's Mind/Body Fertility Programs. Retreat designed to decrease isolation surrounding infertility, reduce stress, examine lifestyle behaviours impacting fertility and teach relaxation methods. 9 am-5 pm. Louise Kirkhope, MSW, RCC, Conceivable Options Counselling Services, 107-335 Wesley St., Nanaimo V9R 2T5, 250-741-4421, louise@conceivableoptions.com, conceivableoptions.com.
Nov. 13, 2008, Montreal -- Different Family Types. Workshop for future moms, sponsored by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans-identified Family Coalition. 7:30 pm, Room DS-2901, UQAM, 320 Ste Catherine East (Metro Berri). Meet lesbian-mother families of all kinds (adoptive, pregnant through a fertility clinic, pregnant with known donor, both women carried a child, etc.). One of six workships; one for $10; all six for $40/person or $60/couple. To register: Mona, 514-846-1543. LGBT Family Coalition, www.familleshomoparentales.org/html/en/parentingCourse.html
2009
Jan. 18, 20, 29, 2009, Vancouver BC --
Jan. 18 - Fertility Meet and Greet. 12:30-2:30 pm.
Free info session to meet the following and ask questions about natural ways to enhance your
fertility. Naturopathic Medicine: Dr. Stephanie Peltz; Hypno-Fertility: Rifa Hodgson; Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine: Dr. Lorne Brown; Psychosomatic Energetics: Claudia Bourassa; Life Coaching: Lisa Windsor; Yoga for Fertility: Sue Dumais.
Jan. 20.
Couples Yoga for Fertility class. 7:30-8:45 pm.
Special fertility poses and meditation to release stress and connect with your partner. Beginners and same sex couples welcome. $30/couple +tax.
Jan 29.
Wall Yoga for Fertility.
7:30-9:00 pm. Using a yoga wall, straps and belts for assisted fertility yoga postures. $30/couple +tax.
Sue Dumais, Family Passages Fertility Yoga, 5737 Collingwood St., 604-266-6470, sue@familypassages.ca, www.familypassages.ca
Jan. 21, 2009, Ottawa -- Mind-Body Connection. Information night. 6:30 pm. Free.
Ruth E. Dickson Library, 100 Malvern, Barrhaven. Suzi Sauvé, HypnoBirthing Fertility Specialist, www.creatingbalancenow.com
Feb. 26, 2009 -- TELEVISION. 8 p.m., CBC TV. Bio-Dad.
Documentary.
Barry Stevens, born of artificial insemination, seeks the anonymous sperm donor who produced
him and hundreds of Stevens' unknown half-siblings a half century ago.
Mar. 13, 2009, Vancouver BC -- Workshop "Girls Night Out - Ignite your Fertile Fire".
7:30-9:30 pm. Meditations and visualizations so you can feel fertile, creative and alive.
Also, Couples Yoga for Fertility class on March 19 in Vancouver and April 2 in Toronto.
Sue Dumais, Family Passages Fertility Yoga, 5737 Collingwood St., 604-266-6470, sue@familypassages.ca, www.familypassages.ca
May 2, 2009, Toronto -- Workshop "Talking to children about donor conception". 1:30-4:30 pm.
Fireside Room, Trinity St. Paul's United Church, 427 Bloor Street W. Strategies for telling your children, and family and friends, about their conception via sperm, egg or embryo donation. With Jane Graham, RN, MEd, nurse therapist and mother of a young adult son via DI; Marilyn Weisdorf, MSW, RSW, social worker and mother via egg donation of two school-age children. $20/person, to cover room rental.
To register: Infertility Network, 416-691-3611,
Info@InfertilityNetwork.org,
www.InfertilityNetwork.org
May 20, 2009, London, ON -- Infertility Information Evening.
7-9 pm, Regency Ballroom, Best Western Lamplighter Inn, 591 Wellington Rd.
Hear about special services, meet the medical team, ask questions about fertility treatment. Sponsored by The Fertility Clinic
at London Health Sciences Centre, 519-663-2966.
May 20, 2009, Vancouver BC -- Workshop "Taking Charge of your Fertility".
7-8:30 pm. Take control of your fertility journey, with tests, acupuncture, diet and yoga. Latest infertility treatments. With Dr. Jason Hitkari, Reproductive Endocrinologist at Genesis Fertility Centre; Lorne Brown, doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and clinical director of Acubalance Wellness Centre; Sue Dumais, Fertility Yoga specialist. Free.
Sue Dumais, Family Passages Fertility Yoga, 5737 Collingwood St., 604-266-6470, sue@familypassages.ca, www.familypassages.ca
May 22, 2009, Vancouver BC -- Workshop "Manual Therapy Applications for Fertility".
7-9 pm. With Marty Ryan, LMP. How manual therapies help enhance fertility.
Sue Dumais, Family Passages Fertility Yoga, 5737 Collingwood St., 604-266-6470, sue@familypassages.ca, www.familypassages.ca
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