Learning Center

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The Duke Fertility Center's Learning Center provides educational resources for our patients and families.

All are welcome to join the free and professionally led support groups listed below.

Support Groups

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Fertility Support Group

The Fertility Support Group is open to individuals who are going through fertility treatment. This group offers the opportunity to connect with others who are on a similar journey and provides instruction in specific coping skills known to improve mental well-being for those coping with fertility-related stress. The group meets for six consecutive weekly sessions, some of which are held in person at the Duke Fertility Center, and some of which will meet virtually over Zoom. For more information, please contact Julia Woodward, PhD, at 919-572-8853 or Julia.Woodward@duke.edu.

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Pregnancy Loss Support Group

Have you experienced a pregnancy loss in the first or second trimester? Duke’s Pregnancy Loss Support Group can help and is open to all. After pregnancy loss, grief, anger or anxiety about another pregnancy are common. This group offers the opportunity to connect with others who have experienced pregnancy loss and provides instruction in specific coping skills. For more information, please contact Julia Woodward, PhD, at 919-572-8853 or Julia.Woodward@duke.edu.

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Perinatal Late Loss Group

The Duke Perinatal Late Loss Group is designed for individuals who have experienced a third- trimester or later pregnancy loss, including stillbirth and infant loss. In this group, parents find support, process their grief, and learn adaptive coping skills. This group meets biweekly via Zoom. For more information, please contact Bernadette Vereen at 919-660-6398 or Bernadette.Vereen@duke.edu.

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TFMR (Termination for Medical Reasons) Support Group

This group is focused on supporting mothers and birthing individuals who are coping with ending a wanted pregnancy due to a prenatal or medical diagnosis. This group meets monthly. For more information, please contact Julia Tarr at 919-681-6840 or Julia.Tarr@duke.edu.