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Neo-Fight is an Indianapolis based organization founded in 1976 to help families experiencing a perinatal crisis. Our goal is to ensure that support is available to any family who is going through a difficult pregnancy, has had a miscarriage or stillbirth, has a premature or critically ill newborn, has delivered an infant with special medical needs, or who has experienced the death of a child shortly after birth. You will be contacted within the hour and matched with a trained Parent Listener who has had an experience similar to yours. We welcome parents, grandparents, or anyone wishing to support a parent in their time of crisis.
 
Here are some additional places to visit on the web:
 

Infant Loss
[Wintergreen Press / Sherokee Ilse's website]- Sherokee Ilse is a bereaved parent and internationally recognized speaker. She is the author of "Empty Arms" and many other books. Wintergreen Press lists as its mission to improve the care families receive during and after the death of their child or loved one of any age.

[KotaPress]- Kota Press is a remarkable voice of love and light on the web for bereaved families. Combining creative expression and compassion, Kota Press is the voice created by Kara and Hawk Jones in loving memory of their son, Dakota.  Special kudos to Kara, whose spirit of compassion and generosity has extended to her assistance with past Neo-Fight newsletters.

[Hannah's Prayer Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Resources]- While not a comprehensive listing, this resource listing offers a few valuable resources for those who have experienced a pregnancy loss or infant death.

[HAND - Helping after Neonatal Death]- This is a California based organization offering extensive resources to families and professionals.

[MEND - Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death]- A wonderful organization providing support programs, primarily Christian based, for families experiencing neonatal death.

 [SHARE - Pregnancy and Infant Loss]- National organization providing free support programs for pregnancy and infant loss. This program is non-denominational.

[Parents Place - Pregnancy Loss]- IVillage community for pregnancy loss.

 [MISS - Mothers in sympathy and Support]- International organization providing immediate and ongoing support to grieving families. 

[PATH: Parents Available to Help]- Connecticut based resource for families supporting each other through a birth crisis.

[Multiple Miscarriages Online Support Group]- Online support group for those who have experienced multiple miscarriages.

[National SIDS Network]- Website for the National Sids Network.

[Memorial Poems for Babies and Children]- Beautiful collection of memorial poems for babies and children.

[TCF- The Compassionate Friends National Home Page]- National homepage for "The Compassionate Friends," providing support groups nationwide for those who have lost a child of any age.

[TCF - Lafayette Chapter]- Lafayette Chapter of "The Compassionate Friends."

Premature Babies / NICU
[NICU Web]- University of Washington sponsored listing of resources for neonatal issues. This site is extremely comprehensive and helpful.

[Preemie Internet Resources]- Listing of resources from "Community".

[Preemie Resource Page]- General listing of resources for parents.

[http://groups.msn.com/momswithpreemiesmiraclebabies]- MSN group for moms with preemies.

Children with Special Medical Needs
[Spina Bifida Association of America]- National website for children and adults living with spina bifida. Extensive resource and chapter listings.

["Welcome to Holland"]- Brief "testimonial" about parenting a child with a disability.

[Half the Planet. org - disability resources]- Extensive listing of resources for individuals with disabilities.

[Parents helping Parents]- A parenting resource center for families with children who have physical and developmental disabilities.

[Special Needs, Special Kids]- A website promoting disability awareness. Newly updated and re-designed.

[SOFT - Support Organization for Trisomy Disorders]- Organization for parents who have a child with a chromosome disorder.

[Family Village]- A global village of disability related resources.

[Exceptional Parent]- 33 year old resource for parents and families of disabled children. Exceptional parenting resources and a wide array of topics.

Twins and Other Multiples
[Multiplicity]- Physician written article on parenting twins and other multiples.

[Indianapolis Southside Parents of Multiples]- Non-profit support organization on Indy's Southside providing support for parents of multiples.

[Mothers of Twins]- National organization for mothers of twins and higher multiples.

[CLIMB - The Center for Loss in Multiple Birth]- International organization providing support for multiple losses. Organization provides support in the US, Canada , New Zealand, Australia and beyond.

Subsequent Pregnancy after Loss
[SPALS: Subsequent Pregnancy after Loss]- Subsequent pregnancy after loss support group.

[iVillage: Subsequent Pregnancy after Loss]- Ivillage community for subsequent pregnancy after loss.

Infertility
[Child of My Dreams]- Online resource for adoption and infertility.

[RESOLVE National Infertility Association]- National Infertility Association website. Extensive resource listings.

Prenatal Diagnosis
[Waiting with Love- Powerful website with testimonies by families who have chosen to continue a pregnancy knowing that their baby would die at or shortly following birth.

[Genetic Conditions Support Groups]- Extensive listing of resources on genetic conditions provided by the University of Kansas.

Adoption
[Adoption.com]- Comprehensive listing of adoption resources.

[Rainbow Kids - International Adoption Resources]- Comprehensive listing of international adoption resources.

[Precious in His Sight - Adoption Photolistings]- Photo listings of adoption opportunities.

Newborn Screening
[About Newborn Screening]- General articles on the benefits of newborn screening, with national resources.

[Newborn Screening.com]- Discussion group on issues around newborn screening.

Other Support Materials and Resources
[Hygeia, Pregnancy and Loss Journal]- Multiple online communities for families who have experienced a pregnancy crisis or loss. Communities also exist here in Spanish and Portuguese.

[ICEA - International Childbirth Education Association - Great bookstore!]- Tremendous educational resources and bookstore.

[">LaLeche League International]- International organization promoting breastfeeding.

[High Risk Pregnancy Resources]- Comprehensive listing of resources.

 

Medical Resources
[National Perinatal Association]- National organization on perinatal issues.

[March of Dimes - Preventing Preterm Labor]- National website of organization providing financial, emotional and physical support for families dealing with a wide variety of pregnancy and birth issues.

[NANN - National Association of Neonatal Nurses]- Professional organization for neonatal nurses.

[Obstetrics and Gynecology network]- Extensive collection of resources related to women's health issues.

 [Grief: A Clinical Model]- A guide for professionals dealing with those who grieve.

Neo-Fight offers web-based support. Click here and a trained Neo-Fight listener will return your e-mail within 24 hours!