Shiloh
A Post-IVF Ministry


Considering IVF?
Have you been told IVF is your only option? Do you have questions on the efficacy of other options? We hope these resources will help guide you towards more peaceful, holistic treatment and healing.
Website and Book Resources to Consider
Adoption
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You Can Adopt Without Debt by Julie Gumm
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Adoption: Choosing It, Living It, Loving It by Dr. Ray Guarendi
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The Complete Adoption Book: Everything You Need to Know to Adopt a Child by Laura Beauvais-Godwin and Raymond Godwin
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Before You Adopt: A Guide to the Questions You Should Be Asking by Christa Jordan
Infertility
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Under the Laurel Tree: Grieving Infertility with Saints Joachim and Anna by Nicole Roccas
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My Sisters the Saints: A Spiritual Memoir by Colleen Carroll Campbell
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Twelve Stripes Deep: How Infertility and Other Suffering Delivered my Greatest Joys by Mary Bruno
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Waiting with Mary: A Seven Sorrows Devotional for Catholic Women Facing Infertility by Kathryn Wood
Spiritual Parenthood
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A Love That's Changing the World (Spiritual Motherhood Series) by Faith Downing, The Fruitful Hollow
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Exploring Spiritual Motherhood by Suzanne, Springs in the Desert
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The dynamics of spiritual fatherhood by Deacon Gordon Bird, The Catholic Spirit
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Spiritual Motherhood and Fatherhood by Minnesota Catholic Conference
We recognize that some of these organizations may not fully share in our Catholic values and vision of the human person. We strive to follow authentic Catholic Church teaching while accompanying those seeking healing in an environment where theological and ethical debate remains ongoing. Having been listed as a resource should not be construed as an endorsement.​
Natural Family Planning Methods versus IVF
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NaProTECHNOLOGY and Conscientious OB/GYN Medicine, AMA Journal of Ethics
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"The cumulative live birth rate in patients receiving IVF is between 45-55%. In a study population of 1,045 patients treated with NPT infertility protocols, more than 60 percent became pregnant within 24 months and nearly 70 percent within 36 months."
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"NaPro Technology for PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) related infertility has more than an 80% success rate."​
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Alife Health​
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According to Alife Health, the percent of patients with IVF success with PCOS is 54%​
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How NaProTechnology compares with Assisted Reproductive Technology, SciELO​
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"Kiani et al. performed an extensive review of the literature of all articles published till July 2019 comparing ART and NaProTechnology and they found, beyond the high incidence of maternal and foetal complications also a concerned increased frequency in genetic and epigenetic abnormalities in children born via ARTs."
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NaProTechnology indicates increased pregnancy outcomes for endometriosis patients, PCOS, and tubal occlusion, as well as better overall outcomes for PMS, postpartum depression, recurrent miscarriage, and pelvic pain, besides being more cost-effective.
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"The success rate with NaProTechnology after failed artificial treatments is 52.8%."
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