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04/24/2024

Are you wearing your orange today?!?!?

Have you gotten your copy of Soulful Longing?!?!?

04/23/2024

04/23/2024

In observance of National Infertility Awareness Week 2024, tap in for an inspirational message from our Founder and CEO, Toni Nettles Thompson, and an introduction of her new book titled, “Soulful Longing: Cultivating Faith, Peace, and Expectation while Navigating Infertility & Loss”.

Soulful Longing is available for purchase on Amazon! Get your copy today!!

https://a.co/d/2UGn5J9

04/22/2024

Hello All,

In observance of National Infertility Awareness Week 2024, I would like to amplify the voices of 6 additional women in my research. If you or someone you know fit the other inclusion criteria, please consider taking the survey and scheduling an interview.

This study seeks to explore the experiences and perspectives of religious and spiritual Black women living in the Southern Region of the United States struggling with infertility issues. It aims to understand the unique experiences and challenges faced by religious and spiritual black women when dealing with infertility, how these experiences intersect with their religious and spiritual beliefs, and how religious and spiritual beliefs and practices shape the decision-making processes of these women when considering various treatment options for infertility.

Those who fit the following inclusion criteria are eligible to participate :

* You are Black/African-American
* You are or have been capable of pregnancy (assigned female at birth)
* You are 18 years old or older
* You identify or have identified as religious/spiritual (regardless of your religious/spiritual affiliations)
* You have direct, lived experiences of infertility and identify infertility as a significant life experience
* You have considered seeking medical treatment or advice for your fertility concerns (regardless of whether you actually sought treatment or not)
* You are a current resident of the following states: Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi.

If you are interested in participating, please use the link or QR Code below to access the survey.

https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3kKfDjBT0N1lbyC

If you have any questions, contact the researcher listed below.

Researcher:
Toni Nettles Thompson, DrPHc, MPH, CLC, FSD
toni.nettles@uga.edu
678.806.6294

Please disseminate to your contacts and networks.

Thank you advance...

02/20/2024

Hello All,

I am 4 respondents from meeting my data collection goal for my dissertation. If you or someone you know fit the other inclusion criteria, please consider taking the survey and scheduling an interview.

This study seeks to explore the experiences and perspectives of religious and spiritual Black women living in the Southern Region of the United States struggling with infertility issues. It aims to understand the unique experiences and challenges faced by religious and spiritual black women when dealing with infertility, how these experiences intersect with their religious and spiritual beliefs, and how religious and spiritual beliefs and practices shape the decision-making processes of these women when considering various treatment options for infertility.

Those who fit the following inclusion criteria are eligible to participate :

* You are Black/African-American
* You are or have been capable of pregnancy (assigned female at birth)
* You are 18 years old or older
* You identify or have identified as religious/spiritual (regardless of your religious/spiritual affiliations)
* You have direct, lived experiences of infertility and identify infertility as a significant life experience
* You have considered seeking medical treatment or advice for your fertility concerns (regardless of whether you actually sought treatment or not)
* You are a current resident of the following states: Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi.

If you are interested in participating, please use the link or QR Code below to access the survey.

https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3kKfDjBT0N1lbyC

If you have any questions, contact the researcher listed below.

Researcher:
Toni Nettles Thompson, DrPHc, MPH, CLC, FSD
toni.nettles@uga.edu
678.806.6294

Please disseminate to your contacts and networks.

Thank you advance...

01/30/2024

Hello All,

I am Toni Nettles Thompson, a doctoral candidate at the University of Georgia. I am in my data collection phase, and I am reaching out for assistance in gathering respondents to my survey and interview.

This study seeks to explore the experiences and perspectives of religious and spiritual Black women living in the Southern Region of the United States struggling with infertility issues. It aims to understand the unique experiences and challenges faced by religious and spiritual black women when dealing with infertility, how these experiences intersect with their religious and spiritual beliefs, and how religious and spiritual beliefs and practices shape the decision-making processes of these women when considering various treatment options for infertility.

Those who fit the following inclusion criteria are eligible to participate :

* You are Black/African-American
* You are or have been capable of pregnancy (assigned female at birth)
* You are 18 years old or older
* You identify or have identified as religious/spiritual (regardless of your religious/spiritual affiliations)
* You have direct, lived experiences of infertility and identify infertility as a significant life experience
* You have considered seeking medical treatment or advice for your fertility concerns (regardless of whether you actually sought treatment or not)
* You are a current resident of the following states: Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi.

If you are interested in participating, please use the link or QR Code below to access the survey.

https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3kKfDjBT0N1lbyC

If you have any questions, contact the researcher listed below.

Researcher:
Toni Nettles Thompson, DrPHc, MPH, CLC, FSD
toni.nettles@uga.edu
678.806.6294

Please disseminate to your contacts and networks.

Thank you advance...

Tea Thompson

01/11/2024

Hello All,

I am Toni Nettles Thompson, a doctoral candidate at the University of Georgia. I am in my data collection phase, and I am reaching out for assistance in gathering respondents to my survey and interview.

This study seeks to explore the experiences and perspectives of religious and spiritual Black women living or reared in the Southern Region of the United States struggling with infertility issues. It aims to understand the unique experiences and challenges faced by religious and spiritual black women when dealing with infertility, how these experiences intersect with their religious and spiritual beliefs, and how religious and spiritual beliefs and practices shape the decision-making processes of these women when considering various treatment options for infertility.

Those who fit the following inclusion criteria are eligible to participate :

● You are Black/African-American
● You are or have been capable of pregnancy (assigned female at birth)
● You are 18 years old or older
● You identify or have identified as religious/spiritual (regardless of your religious/spiritual affiliations)
● You have direct, lived experiences of infertility and identify infertility as a significant life experience
● You have sought medical treatment or advice for your fertility concerns
● You are native to or a current resident of the following states: Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi.

If you are interested in participating, please use the link or QR Code below to access the survey.

https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3kKfDjBT0N1lbyC

If you have any questions, contact the researcher listed below.

Researcher:
Toni Nettles Thompson, DrPHc, MPH, CLC, FSD
toni.nettles@uga.edu
678.806.6294

Please disseminate to your contacts and networks.

Thank you advance...

Tea Thompson

08/03/2023

It’s World Breastfeeding Week!!!!

The aim of World Breastfeeding Week 2023 theme is to promote awareness regarding the importance of optimal breastfeeding in infants and measures to support working women in successfully completing exclusive breastfeeding.

If you’re a working Mama who breastfeeds or plans to, speak with your job’s HR or Facilities Manager about the designated lactation space! 🤎

07/01/2023

Y’all heard us!!

Catch this 2023 Theme Announcement from another angle! Oh, yes...We Outside!

06/18/2023

I had the absolute pleasure of finally meeting (in person) THEE Black Doula at her book release event with . I can’t wait to dig into Birthing Liberation. Thank you for your inspiration!! 🤎🤎