Pregnancy Loss | Endometriosis | IVF | Patient Stories | Secondary Infertility
By:
Sierra Dehmler
March 14th, 2024
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a baby...or so the story goes. For many couples who struggle with infertility, the road to parenthood isn't quite that simple. Katie, a mom through IVF, shares her difficult journey and how she and her husband navigated it all.
Infertility | Fertility Basics | Fertility Treatment | Fertility Testing
By:
Sierra Dehmler
March 12th, 2024
When you enter the fertility world, you're forced to learn an entirely new language in order to understand your results, advocate for yourself, and communicate with your team. While it's an important part of the process, it can also feel daunting. Here's a crash course to help you feel more empowered.
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.
Preconception | TTC | Nutrition
By:
Jill Hickey, RDN
March 4th, 2024
Keto, Whole 30, paleo, cleanses, the Mediterranean diet...we are bombarded by a constant flow of new food fads each year. For fertility patients in particular, this can be stressful. If you're wondering how to find that one "perfect" diet for fertility, this guide is for you.
SART | Fertility Treatment | IVF | IUI
By:
Ilana Ressler, MD
February 27th, 2024
Over 10 million babies have been born with the help of IVF treatment since 1978, making it the most effective form of assisted reproductive technology (ART). But with so many unique factors that can affect your outcome, you may wonder, "What are my personal chances of success as a fertility patient?"
Preconception | TTC | Nutrition
By:
Jill Hickey, RDN
February 26th, 2024
Navigating the plethora of prenatal vitamins on the market can be overwhelming. To help simplify the selection process and ensure you're getting the nutrients you need, a nutritionist offers research-backed tips, including what to look for in a prenatal vitamin.
Fertility Treatment | IVF | Patient Stories | BIPOC
By:
Sierra Dehmler
February 22nd, 2024
According to a study published in Contraceptive and Reproductive Medicine, 15% of white women between ages 25 and 44 seek treatment for infertility, but only 8% of Black women in the same age range seek the help they need to grow their families. In the following story, Shiraine shares her journey to parenthood and opens up about why infertility is so difficult for many in the Black community to talk about.
Endometriosis | IVF | Patient Stories
By:
Sierra Dehmler
February 21st, 2024
When high school sweethearts Nicole and Steven decided they were ready to grow their family, they never anticipated needing the help of fertility treatment. But once they began trying to conceive, they discovered some some surprising roadblocks.