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#ivf

'This is me unannouncing the pregnancy': Astronaut Kellie Girardi shares heartbreaking update

Kellie Gerardi's IVF journey faced heartbreak when her pregnancy ended unexpectedly.

We had our daughter when I was 44, and my wife was 40. There are benefits and challenges to being older parents.

Older age brings both benefits and challenges to parenting, including more financial stability but less energy.

I had my kids at 49 and 51. Now they are tweens and parenting is harder than ever.

Parenting in your 60s presents unique challenges, especially as children enter adolescence.

Designer Babies Are Teenagers Now-and Some of Them Need Therapy Because of It

High-achievement expectations in IVF families can lead to children's feelings of inadequacy and lack of acceptance.

fromBuzzFeed

2 days ago

As a New Mom, I'm Amazed How Often I'm Asked This Question. My Answer Surprises Everyone.

Couples using IVF report greater happiness and positivity than those conceiving naturally.

Fertility trauma can enhance resilience and parenting confidence.

Parenting

Tyra Banks recalls 'feeling so inadequate' while going through IVF

'This is me unannouncing the pregnancy': Astronaut Kellie Girardi shares heartbreaking update

Kellie Gerardi's IVF journey faced heartbreak when her pregnancy ended unexpectedly.

We had our daughter when I was 44, and my wife was 40. There are benefits and challenges to being older parents.

Older age brings both benefits and challenges to parenting, including more financial stability but less energy.

I had my kids at 49 and 51. Now they are tweens and parenting is harder than ever.

Parenting in your 60s presents unique challenges, especially as children enter adolescence.

Designer Babies Are Teenagers Now-and Some of Them Need Therapy Because of It

High-achievement expectations in IVF families can lead to children's feelings of inadequacy and lack of acceptance.

fromBuzzFeed

2 days ago

As a New Mom, I'm Amazed How Often I'm Asked This Question. My Answer Surprises Everyone.

Couples using IVF report greater happiness and positivity than those conceiving naturally.

Fertility trauma can enhance resilience and parenting confidence.

Parenting

Tyra Banks recalls 'feeling so inadequate' while going through IVF

more#parenting

#reproductive-rights

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Trump signs executive order to expand IVF access 'so families have more babies'

Trump's executive order aims to expand IVF access to support family formation and reduce treatment costs.

What Does Trump's Executive Order for I.V.F. Mean?

Trump signed an executive order to enhance access to in vitro fertilization and reduce associated costs.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

1 week ago

Why Granting Fetuses and Embryos the Same Rights as People Could Threaten IVF

President Trump aims to expand IVF access while complicating fetal personhood debates, potentially impacting various reproductive health facets.

Health

Abortion rights are dominating the 2024 election. Could access to IVF sway it?

Reproductive healthcare, including IVF access, is a pivotal concern for voters this election, influencing women's voting decisions significantly.

US news

Woman Who Gave Birth to Another Couple's Baby Sues I.V.F. Clinic

2 weeks ago

NYC parents

A millennial couple shares how they navigated the IVF process - and the $18,000 medical bill

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Trump signs executive order to expand IVF access 'so families have more babies'

Trump's executive order aims to expand IVF access to support family formation and reduce treatment costs.

What Does Trump's Executive Order for I.V.F. Mean?

Trump signed an executive order to enhance access to in vitro fertilization and reduce associated costs.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

1 week ago

Why Granting Fetuses and Embryos the Same Rights as People Could Threaten IVF

President Trump aims to expand IVF access while complicating fetal personhood debates, potentially impacting various reproductive health facets.

Health

Abortion rights are dominating the 2024 election. Could access to IVF sway it?

Reproductive healthcare, including IVF access, is a pivotal concern for voters this election, influencing women's voting decisions significantly.

US news

Woman Who Gave Birth to Another Couple's Baby Sues I.V.F. Clinic

2 weeks ago

NYC parents

A millennial couple shares how they navigated the IVF process - and the $18,000 medical bill

more#reproductive-rights

#mental-health

Mental health

Claire felt overwhelmed by life's uncertainties. A self-imposed pause helped her find solid ground | Sara Mussa

fromScary Mommy

Miscellaneous

This Comedian Wants To Make The Pain Of "Fertility Fails" Public

Mental health

Claire felt overwhelmed by life's uncertainties. A self-imposed pause helped her find solid ground | Sara Mussa

fromScary Mommy

Miscellaneous

This Comedian Wants To Make The Pain Of "Fertility Fails" Public

New method could increase fertility for women undergoing IVF and egg freezing

A new egg maturation technique from Japan may enhance IVF outcomes and reproductive success rates for humans and animals.

A moment that changed me: My miscarriages were devastating then an orca's grief made me try again

The emotional aftermath of miscarriage is profound and often compounded by medical complications, leaving individuals in deep sorrow and darkness.

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

Writing

Rachel had been ready to leave me if our IVF hadn't worked': writer Jack Thorne on how his family's fertility struggles inspired his new film

Parenting

Romford Bake Off star speaks out on ten-round IVF journey to have a child

fromSun Sentinel

Fundraising

1 in 6 Jewish couples faces infertility - this foundation has arrived in South Florida hoping to help

OMG science

New method could increase fertility for women undergoing IVF and egg freezing

A new egg maturation technique from Japan may enhance IVF outcomes and reproductive success rates for humans and animals.

A moment that changed me: My miscarriages were devastating then an orca's grief made me try again

The emotional aftermath of miscarriage is profound and often compounded by medical complications, leaving individuals in deep sorrow and darkness.

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

Writing

Rachel had been ready to leave me if our IVF hadn't worked': writer Jack Thorne on how his family's fertility struggles inspired his new film

Parenting

Romford Bake Off star speaks out on ten-round IVF journey to have a child

fromSun Sentinel

Fundraising

1 in 6 Jewish couples faces infertility - this foundation has arrived in South Florida hoping to help

Miscellaneous

They've Done Five Rounds of IVF. All They've Gotten Is a Miscarriage. Is It Time to Stop?

fromTNW | Deep-Tech

London startup

Fertility startup 'rejuvenates' human eggs to boost chances of conception

fromEntrepreneur

London startup

Future Family's Founder Talks IVF Insurance, Baby Guarantee | Entrepreneur

Growth hacking

An IVF Alternative Could Make Having Babies Less Onerous

Parenting

Ireland's thousands of unwanted frozen IVF embryos: 'We almost feel guilty knowing we won't use all 15 of ours'

fromThe Walrus

Canada news

Faced with Sky-High IVF Costs, Couples Look Abroad to Start Families | The Walrus

fromSlate Magazine

Miscellaneous

They've Done Five Rounds of IVF. All They've Gotten Is a Miscarriage. Is It Time to Stop?

fromTNW | Deep-Tech

London startup

Fertility startup 'rejuvenates' human eggs to boost chances of conception

fromEntrepreneur

London startup

Future Family's Founder Talks IVF Insurance, Baby Guarantee | Entrepreneur

Growth hacking

An IVF Alternative Could Make Having Babies Less Onerous

Parenting

Ireland's thousands of unwanted frozen IVF embryos: 'We almost feel guilty knowing we won't use all 15 of ours'

fromThe Walrus

Canada news

Faced with Sky-High IVF Costs, Couples Look Abroad to Start Families | The Walrus

My wife and I are using a sperm donor to have a baby. It's a strange and expensive process.

Finding a sperm donor is a challenging and emotional process, filled with uncertainty and significant financial costs.

fromThe Atlantic

OMG science

A Less Brutal Alternative to IVF

fromwww.denverpost.com

4 weeks ago

SF parents

Colorado's first-in-the-nation sperm donor rules just took effect. Now lawmakers may roll some back

My wife and I are using a sperm donor to have a baby. It's a strange and expensive process.

Finding a sperm donor is a challenging and emotional process, filled with uncertainty and significant financial costs.

fromThe Atlantic

OMG science

A Less Brutal Alternative to IVF

fromwww.denverpost.com

4 weeks ago

SF parents

Colorado's first-in-the-nation sperm donor rules just took effect. Now lawmakers may roll some back

more#reproductive-health

fromwww.bbc.com

Why I want an IVF baby to screen out gene that made me go blind

Lucy Edwards is undergoing IVF with gene editing to avoid passing on her genetic blindness, sparking emotional and ethical dilemmas.

OMG science

Opinion | What It Can Take to Make a Baby

The legal challenges regarding embryos impact IVF access, highlighting ethical concerns and the emotional weight carried by fertility patients.

Mom shares what it's really like having a baby at age 51: 'And I don't know if I'm done!'

Grace Collins had three children from ages 44 to 51, advocating that age shouldn't deter motherhood.

fromPsychology Today

Parenting

How Donor Eggs Rewrite Motherhood

Women

I had my third kid at 51 and it was my easiest pregnancy - here's how my age was an advantage

Miscellaneous

Joy to Blitz: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

Mom shares what it's really like having a baby at age 51: 'And I don't know if I'm done!'

Grace Collins had three children from ages 44 to 51, advocating that age shouldn't deter motherhood.

fromPsychology Today

Parenting

How Donor Eggs Rewrite Motherhood

Women

I had my third kid at 51 and it was my easiest pregnancy - here's how my age was an advantage

Miscellaneous

Joy to Blitz: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

OMG science

Aspiring Parents Have a New DNA Test to Obsess Over

Parenting

'All the choices make me uncomfortable': couples' dilemmas over thousands of unwanted frozen IVF embryos

Miscellaneous

Joy review Jack Thorne-penned IVF drama captures the intense pressure its inventors faced

fromThe Atlantic

OMG science

Aspiring Parents Have a New DNA Test to Obsess Over

Parenting

'All the choices make me uncomfortable': couples' dilemmas over thousands of unwanted frozen IVF embryos

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Miscellaneous

Joy review Jack Thorne-penned IVF drama captures the intense pressure its inventors faced

more#ethics

Women

Elon Musk's trans daughter claims he uses sex-selective IVF to get male children

Elon Musk's family dynamics raise ethical questions regarding reproductive choices and gender identity.

EXCLUSIVE: Octuplet mom Natalie Suleman shares how she was forced to do interview after giving birth

Natalie Suleman shares her struggles with media scrutiny and personal choice regarding her octuplets, emphasizing her fight for privacy and family.

Hackers publish sensitive patient data allegedly stolen from Australian IVF provider Genea | TechCrunch

Genea, a leading fertility provider in Australia, confirmed a cyberattack by hackers that compromised sensitive patient data.

Information security

fromDatabreaches

Major IVF provider Genea suffers 'cyber incident'

Genea is addressing a data breach affecting IVF patients.

The breach has disrupted operations and communication for the clinic.

EU data protection

Australian IVF giant Genea confirms hackers 'accessed data' during cyberattack | TechCrunch

Genea is investigating a cybersecurity incident that disrupted services and involved potential access to sensitive patient information.

Information security

Hackers publish sensitive patient data allegedly stolen from Australian IVF provider Genea | TechCrunch

Genea, a leading fertility provider in Australia, confirmed a cyberattack by hackers that compromised sensitive patient data.

Information security

fromDatabreaches

Major IVF provider Genea suffers 'cyber incident'

Genea is addressing a data breach affecting IVF patients.

The breach has disrupted operations and communication for the clinic.

EU data protection

Australian IVF giant Genea confirms hackers 'accessed data' during cyberattack | TechCrunch

Genea is investigating a cybersecurity incident that disrupted services and involved potential access to sensitive patient information.

more#data-breach

OnlyFans star who slept with 1,057 men claims she faked being pregnant to pay for a stranger's IVF treatment

I've always wanted to give back and this was a way for me to do that, but I had never confirmed I was pregnant because I would never ever lie about that.

UK news

Woman who gave birth to someone else's child sues IVF clinic

A IVF embryo mix-up led to a mother losing custody of her son, causing deep emotional distress and prompting a lawsuit against the fertility clinic.

UK news

Georgia woman who gave birth to someone else's baby sues IVF clinic

A Georgia woman is suing a fertility clinic after unknowingly giving birth to another couple's child due to a mix-up in sperm donation.

fromWashington Post

Woman who gave birth to someone else's child sues IVF clinic

A IVF embryo mix-up led to a mother losing custody of her son, causing deep emotional distress and prompting a lawsuit against the fertility clinic.

UK news

Georgia woman who gave birth to someone else's baby sues IVF clinic

A Georgia woman is suing a fertility clinic after unknowingly giving birth to another couple's child due to a mix-up in sperm donation.

more#fertility-clinic

Venture

IVF insurance startup Future Family promises a baby or your money back | TechCrunch

Future Family offers IVF insurance to alleviate financial burdens of in vitro fertilization with a money-back guarantee.

#trump-administration

fromCbsnews

Trump signs executive order aimed at reducing IVF costs

President Trump signed an executive order to make IVF more affordable for Americans struggling with fertility.

US Elections

Trump seeks IVF expansion with new executive order

Trump aims to expand IVF access and reduce costs through new executive orders.

The administration emphasizes transparency to cut government spending and waste.

fromCbsnews

Trump signs executive order aimed at reducing IVF costs

President Trump signed an executive order to make IVF more affordable for Americans struggling with fertility.

US Elections

more#trump-administration

Trump seeks IVF expansion with new executive order

Trump aims to expand IVF access and reduce costs through new executive orders.

The administration emphasizes transparency to cut government spending and waste.

Musk boasts about thrashing bureaucracy' in cosy joint interview with Trump US politics live

Trump and Musk praised each other while defending government reforms during a Fox News interview.

fromwww.npr.org

Trump wants to lower the cost of IVF. New executive order seeks ideas to do that

Trump's executive order aims to expand access to IVF and reduce costs.

IVF became a key campaign issue after the Alabama Supreme Court ruling.

Access to IVF is inconsistent, varying significantly by state.

Critics argue the executive order lacks genuine legislative support.

fromColossal

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Beep Boop! Computers and Game Consoles Blink to Life in Love Hulten's Retrofuturist Tech

Hultén references studies demonstrating that music may improve fertilization during the IVF process, taking an optimistic approach to science and modern medicine.

Miscellaneous

#the-traitors

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Miscellaneous

The Traitors series 3 star Alex would use prize fund to pay for IVF

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Miscellaneous

The Traitors' Leanne reveals wedding and baby plans with partner Sophie

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Miscellaneous

The Traitors series 3 star Alex would use prize fund to pay for IVF

Miscellaneous

The Traitors' Leanne reveals wedding and baby plans with partner Sophie

Politicians say health plans should cover IVF. Currently only 1 in 4 employers do

Access to affordable IVF treatments is limited; only a quarter of larger companies provide insurance coverage for the procedure.

fromwww.bbc.com

Medicine

More single women and female couples having IVF

Miscellaneous

Woman whose bride was mistaken for a 10-year-old boy is having triplets

fromwww.npr.org

Politicians say health plans should cover IVF. Currently only 1 in 4 employers do

Access to affordable IVF treatments is limited; only a quarter of larger companies provide insurance coverage for the procedure.

fromwww.bbc.com

Medicine

More single women and female couples having IVF

Miscellaneous

Woman whose bride was mistaken for a 10-year-old boy is having triplets

more#family-planning

Miscellaneous

Doing it with no partner is easier': the single women using fertility treatments

Single women in the UK increasingly choose fertility treatment, with the number having IVF or donor insemination tripling in the last decade.

fromtime.com

The Real Story of Jean Purdy, Whose Work Developing IVF Is Portrayed in Netflix's Joy

In the film Joy, Jean Purdy is depicted not only as a crucial participant in the development of IVF but also as a woman who personally faced the challenges of infertility herself.

Miscellaneous

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is funding free IVF for women who have his children

Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, is funding IVF treatments for women using his sperm, showing a personal commitment to increasing birth rates amid global fertility decline.

Miscellaneous

'SNL' alum Cecily Strong announces pregnancy

Cecily Strong's pregnancy announcement was not just personal; she utilized it to advocate for women's reproductive rights, recalling her own character's previous experience with abortion.

Miscellaneous

fromIntelligencer