With 35+ years experience in the fertility field, as well as her own experience navigating infertility, Lisa has dedicated her life to advocating for and supporting those struggling to grow their families. Her work includes serving as Illume Fertility's Patient Advocate, Strategic Content Lead, and founder of Fertile Yoga, hosting Illume's support groups, and advocating for those with infertility at RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, AllPaths Family Building, and other organizations.
Wellness | Support | Mental Health
By:
Lisa Rosenthal
March 26th, 2024
Whether you choose to expand your family through fertility treatment, surrogacy, adoption, or fostering, each path to parenthood requires an extraordinary amount of patience and adaptability. Here's how to take back some control throughout the process.
Infertility Coverage | IVF | Advocacy
By:
Lisa Rosenthal
March 4th, 2024
After the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that embryos resulting from in vitro fertilization (IVF) should be considered "children" under state law, family-building experts and advocates take action, outlining the importance of access to fertility care nationwide.
PCOS | Advocacy | Mental Health
By:
Lisa Rosenthal
September 18th, 2023
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) often runs in families, with up to 70 percent of the daughters of women with PCOS also developing it. This is the story of a mother with PCOS who ended up having three children with the same condition - and how they handled it.
Insulin Resistance | PCOS | Diabetes | Women's Health
By:
Lisa Rosenthal
September 12th, 2023
Trying to conceive and want to make sure that you and your future baby-to-be are as healthy as possible? We've got some good news! There are some simple lifestyle and nutrition changes you can make that will have a big impact.
Sex | Fertility Treatment | Mental Health
By:
Lisa Rosenthal
June 23rd, 2023
Why don’t we talk about sex when we talk about fertility? Despite the very personal nature of fertility treatment, the sex life of a couple navigating infertility often becomes a low priority. Let's talk about why this happens and some easy ways to reconnect with your partner.
Wellness | Fertile Yoga | Mental Health
By:
Lisa Rosenthal
June 8th, 2023
What are the positive impacts of yoga for fertility and overall wellness? The founder of Fertile Yoga explores the benefits of fertility yoga, ways to modify yoga poses for your needs, yoga mistakes to avoid, and why she believes in the power of getting on the mat.
IVF | Mental Health | Embryo Donation
By:
Lisa Rosenthal
May 24th, 2023
While you're trying to grow your family through IVF, you will have to make a temporary decision about what to do with future excess embryos. When you're still riding the emotional roller coaster of infertility, this may feel ridiculous. It’s almost inconceivable (pardon the pun) to think you will ever finish building your family and end up with more embryos than you need.
Mental Health | Pregnancy & Infant Loss
By:
Lisa Rosenthal
October 12th, 2022
The loss of a much-wanted pregnancy or baby is an unimaginable heartache that touches countless lives, yet remains shrouded in silence. This guide explores the complexity of this experience and offers a list of trusted resources to support those facing such profound loss.