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Paul Ryan and Personhood – what’s at risk
We’ve heard some interesting commentary this week in regards to Mitt Romney’s recent choice for running mate. Paul Ryan’s views on taxes, Medicare and women’s health rights are making plenty of news,...
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An Election Day Reminder
It’s been 4 years since our country elected a new president. Regardless of your political platform, or if you agree with all of the decisions that have been made during this term, one thing is for sure...
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Thank you, Dr. Edwards
We were saddened to learn about today’s passing of Robert Edwards, the pioneer of IVF. Edwards died at the age of 87 after a long illness, and no doubt leaves behind a remarkable legacy. Thanks to...
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New study shows positive news for egg donors
One of the most commonly asked questions we’re asked from potential egg donors – aside from “does it hurt?” – is if it will impact their own fertility in the future. My Health News Daily is reporting a...
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Join the Movement!
Today kicks off National Infertility Awareness Week – and it’s our opportunity to show how strong this community is. Through education and determination, those of us at the forefront have the...
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How does your state measure up?
Day 2 of National Infertility Awareness Week asks us to change the conversation. While healthcare is a sensitive issue in this country and is constantly in a state of flux, it is spotty at best for...
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One step forward, two steps back?
Louisiana is poised to be the next state to establish the regulatory framework necessary for surrogacy. While surrogate arrangements do currently take place there, they are without clear guidelines and...
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Friday Round Up
ConceiveAbilities is keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the busy, burgeoning world of infertility. Below, a round up of this week’s need to know stories. A Washington Post Op-Ed on surrogacy...
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Why the ethical debate?
“Embryos for Sale!” With this headline from Newsweek and The Daily Beast splashed across the web this week, the ethics of embryo donation have been called into question. It all generated from an...
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Friday Round Up
ConceiveAbilities is keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the busy, burgeoning world of infertility. Below, a round up of this week’s need to know stories. The Washington Post explores...
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New study: ‘surrogate kids’ and emotional health
As an agency, we place a major emphasis on emotional support for intended parents as well as their gestational surrogates and egg donors. It’s important for them to feel comfortable and supported in...
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Friday Round Up
ConceiveAbilities is keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the busy, burgeoning world of infertility. Below, a round up of this week’s need to know stories. From Today.com: New study tracks...
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Study: Egg donors motivated by altruism
While the new wasn’t surprising to us at ConceiveAbilities, a recent European study showed that the majority of egg donors are motivated by altruistic reasons. The controversy regarding donor...
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Friday Round Up
ConceiveAbilities is keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the busy, burgeoning world of infertility. Below, a round up of this week’s need to know stories. From Today.com: New dad Jimmy Fallon:...
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Friday Round Up
ConceiveAbilities is keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the busy, burgeoning world of infertility. Below, a round up of this week’s need to know stories. From Chicago Tribune: Former couple...
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Friday Round Up
ConceiveAbilities is keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the busy, burgeoning world of infertility. Below, a round up of this week’s need to know stories. From Today.com: Why I’m doing IVF on...
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Friday Round Up
ConceiveAbilities is keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the busy, burgeoning world of infertility. Below, a round up of this week’s need to know stories. From Chicago Tribune: Surrogate...
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Celebrating an ART Milestone
As we conclude a week of sharing research and ideas at the IFFS/ASRM Annual Meeting, we also celebrate an incredible milestone: 5 millions babies have been born with the help of Assisted Reproductive...
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Friday Round Up
ConceiveAbilities is keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the busy, burgeoning world of infertility. Below, a round up of this week’s need to know stories: From U.S. News & World Report:...
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Friday Round Up
ConceiveAbilities is keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the busy, burgeoning world of infertility. Below, a round up of this week’s need to know stories: From Huffington Post: The One Thing...
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Friday Round Up
ConceiveAbilities is keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the busy, burgeoning world of infertility. Below, a round up of this week’s need to know stories: From Chicago Tribune: Understanding...
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Friday Round Up
ConceiveAbilities is keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the busy, burgeoning world of infertility. Below, a round up of this week’s need to know stories: From Today.com : ‘Egg agents’ recruit...
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Friday Round Up
ConceiveAbilities is keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the busy, burgeoning world of infertility. Below, a round up of this week’s need to know stories: From USA Today: Fertility doctors aim...
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Friday Round Up
ConceiveAbilities is keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the busy, burgeoning world of infertility. Below, a round up of this week’s need to know stories: From Slate.com: Let’s Get Rid of the...
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Friday Round Up
ConceiveAbilities is keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the busy, burgeoning world of infertility. Below, a round up of this week’s need to know stories: From The Guardian: From IVF to...
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Friday Round Up
ConceiveAbilities is keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the busy, burgeoning world of infertility. Below, a round up of this week’s need to know stories: From The Jerusalem Post: Health...
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Friday Round Up
ConceiveAbilities is keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the busy, burgeoning world of infertility. Below, a round up of this week’s need to know stories: From Huffington Post: This...
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Friday Round Up
ConceiveAbilities is keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the busy, burgeoning world of infertility. Below, a round up of this week’s need to know stories: From CNN: Record number of women...
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Is a celebrity’s miracle our business?
When MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry and her husband welcomed their daughter earlier this month, the announcement was accompanied by a beautiful tribute to their gestational carrier. “It took two...
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New study: stress linked to infertility
It’s no surprise to us: the results of a recent study lend further evidence that stress has a direct tie to infertility. On a basic human level, it seems inevitable. If our bodies are in constant fight...
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Juno molecule – a fertility mystery solved?
Could this missing link be a key to improved fertility? British scientists have discovered a fundamental link that allows sperm and egg to successfully join together – the Juno molecule. This elusive...
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Friday Round Up
ConceiveAbilities is keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the busy, burgeoning world of infertility. Below, a round up of this week’s need to know stories: From The Chicago Tribune: Local...
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National Infertility Awareness Week 2014 – Resolve to Know More
As National Infertility Awareness Week celebrates 25 years, we look back at how far we’ve come – and how far we still have to go! It starts with education, not only for others but also for ourselves:...
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National Infertility Awareness Week 2014 – Failing at Fertility?
“The ability to reproduce is one of the most basic human desires and functions. Why can’t we help fix the reproductive system?” As we continue to honor National Infertility Awareness Week, a look at...
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National Infertility Awareness Week – Infertility By The Numbers
Even the investors at Forbes are taking time to learn more about infertility this week! The experts are resolving to “do the math” with some updated numbers via the American Society for Reproductive...
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RESOLVE Advocacy Day 2014
It’s Advocacy Day! Join RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association in speaking out to Congress It’s time for legislation that supports the infertility community, and it starts with your voice....
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Friday Round Up
ConceiveAbilities is keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the busy, burgeoning world of infertility. Below, a round up of this week’s need to know stories: From Chicago Sun-Times: Father Figure...
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Friday Round Up
ConceiveAbilities is keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the busy, burgeoning world of infertility. Below, a round up of this week’s need to know stories: From Time.com: Three Ways to Cut the...
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Friday Round Up
ConceiveAbilities is keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the busy, burgeoning world of infertility. Below, a round up of this week’s need to know stories: From Live 5 News: Couple starts...
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Friday Round Up
ConceiveAbilities is keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the busy, burgeoning world of infertility. Below, a round up of this week’s need to know stories: From The Des Moines Register: Iowa...
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Day of Hope: All Babies Are Miracles
In the field of reproductive technology, it’s easy to get caught up in tests, exams, injections, and medical jargon. But a world that could easily be cold and sterile, the ultimate goal is a healthy...
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Surrogates and Couples Face a Maze of Laws, State by State
A new article published in The New York Times sheds light on a topic that is very familiar to anyone who has entered the realm of surrogacy. The first questions people ask are “is it legal?” and “what...
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Friday Round Up
ConceiveAbilities is keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the busy, burgeoning world of infertility. Below, a round up of this week’s need to know stories: From the New York Times: Surrogates...
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Friday Round Up
ConceiveAbilities is keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the busy, burgeoning world of infertility. Below, a round up of this week’s need to know stories: From the Huffington Post: Infertility...
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Friday Round Up
ConceiveAbilities is keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the busy, burgeoning world of infertility. Below, a round up of this week’s need to know stories: From Huffington Post: Would You...
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Friday Round Up
ConceiveAbilities is keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the busy, burgeoning world of infertility. Below, a round up of this week’s need to know stories: From USA Today: Vague surrogacy laws...
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Friday Round Up
ConceiveAbilities is keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the busy, burgeoning world of infertility. Below, a round up of this week’s need to know stories: From TIME: Battle Over Paid Surrogacy...
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UK approved 3-person IVF
It’s official: the UK has approved IVF using the DNA of three people, and the first attempt could take place as soon as the end of the year. The purpose of this controversial technique is not some...
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“Synthetic” families?
A story that exploded over the weekend – many are now calling for the boycott of a fashion giant after shockingly cruel comments were made about same-sex families and children born via IVF and...
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Friday Round Up
ConceiveAbilities is keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the busy, burgeoning world of infertility. Below, a round up of this week’s need to know stories: From The New York Times: Remarks on...
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