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IVF & Fertility
Assisted reproduction, IVF, IUI, and fertility treatment.
14 articles
An Ectopic Pregnancy Doesn't Care What Your State Law Says
Illinois protects pregnancy complication care. One woman says she still couldn't get treated for an ectopic. Here's what fertility patients should ask now.
What Happens When the Law Says Yes and the Hospital Says Wait
Ectopic pregnancy is a real risk after IVF and IUI. Here's what it is, why hours matter, and what to ask your clinic before you're in an ER.
How Much Does IVF Cost? A Line-by-Line Breakdown
Clinics quote a base cycle. Families pay for medications, ICSI, genetic testing, freezing, storage, and transfers on top of it. Here is what each piece actually costs in 2026, with the source named for every figure.
When the Nearest OB-GYN Is Two Hours Away
If your town lost its OB-GYN, your fertility timeline just changed. Here's how to plan treatment around a care gap you didn't create.
When the Algorithm Reads Your Chart Before Your Doctor Does
AI is quietly entering fertility clinics and benefits portals. Here's where it genuinely helps you — and where it can't replace a human who knows your history.
Infertility and Mental Health: What Nobody Prepares You For
The injections are rarely the hardest part. A gentle, concrete look at what infertility does to your mind, your marriage, and your calendar, and how to find help that fits.
When Your Clinic Says 'AI-Assisted,' What Should You Actually Ask?
AI is showing up in fertility clinics and benefits programs. Here's how to tell if it's making your care better — or just faster.
Male Factor Infertility Is Half the Story. Why Don't We Talk About It?
Male factor accounts for roughly half of infertility cases. So why is it still the part of the story nobody wants to tell out loud?
"Unexplained Infertility" Isn't a Diagnosis. It's a Shrug.
"Unexplained infertility" is what a clinic writes when the workup comes back clean. It's a label, not a reason. And it shouldn't be a green light for $30,000 in treatment.
Fifteen Years of Waiting, and the Day Sofia Arrived
I spent fifteen years looking for proof I would be a mother one day. Then Sofia came. This is why I started Gift of Parenthood.
AI Is Already in Your Fertility Care. Here's What to Ask About It.
AI is showing up in fertility clinics and apps. Here's what it actually does well, where it falls short, and the questions worth asking your provider.
AI Is Showing Up in Your Fertility Care. Here's What to Actually Ask.
AI-assisted embryo grading. Chatbot care navigators. Here's what these tools can genuinely do for your fertility care — and what they can't.
Perimenopause and Fertility: Why So Many Women Miss the Window
Perimenopause symptoms often go unrecognized for years, and that delay can quietly shrink your fertility options. Here's how to spot it earlier.
Why Male Infertility Stays in the Shadows of the Exam Room
Male-factor infertility shows up in roughly half of cases. So why does the conversation — and the treatment — still center almost entirely on women?