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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Mental health

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

Uncertainty should not be feared; instead, focus on small, controllable actions to navigate life's challenges.
fromScary Mommy
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

Jenny Yang advocates for open discussions about fertility struggles and miscarriages to change societal norms around sharing painful experiences.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Mental health

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

Uncertainty should not be feared; instead, focus on small, controllable actions to navigate life's challenges.
fromScary Mommy
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

Jenny Yang advocates for open discussions about fertility struggles and miscarriages to change societal norms around sharing painful experiences.
more#mental-health
#infertility
OMG science
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

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.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

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.theguardian.com
5 months ago
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

The groundbreaking work of Edwards, Steptoe, and Purdy led to the birth of the first IVF baby, impacting millions worldwide.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 days ago
Parenting

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

Andy Ryan's journey to fatherhood exemplifies resilience through ten rounds of IVF, highlighting emotional and physical challenges in pursuing parenthood.
fromSun Sentinel
3 weeks ago
Fundraising

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

One in six Jewish couples faces infertility, prompting the founding of the Jewish Fertility Foundation.
OMG science
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

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.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

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.theguardian.com
5 months ago
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

The groundbreaking work of Edwards, Steptoe, and Purdy led to the birth of the first IVF baby, impacting millions worldwide.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 days ago
Parenting

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

Andy Ryan's journey to fatherhood exemplifies resilience through ten rounds of IVF, highlighting emotional and physical challenges in pursuing parenthood.
fromSun Sentinel
3 weeks ago
Fundraising

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

One in six Jewish couples faces infertility, prompting the founding of the Jewish Fertility Foundation.
more#infertility
#fertility
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

The emotional journey of Mia and Chris illustrates the unpredictable and often lengthy process of IVF and its impact on their hopes and aspirations.
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
6 days ago
London startup

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

Ovo Labs is developing technologies to enhance IVF success rates by rejuvenating human eggs, aiming to lower genetic errors and increase conception chances.
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago
London startup

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

Claire Tomkins founded Future Family to provide financial solutions for those undergoing IVF treatments, addressing the high costs and emotional tolls of infertility.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Parenting

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

Couples face difficult decisions about surplus embryos after successful IVF treatments.
Advances in fertility science complicate emotional and ethical choices for couples.
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago
Canada news

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

Amanda Faulkner faced significant fertility challenges, including primary ovarian insufficiency, and discovered costly treatment options while seeking to start a family.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Never give up, that's how we ended up with our little boy Harry' - couple on their IVF journey

Kara McGlade's egg retrieval process was stressful but ultimately led to the joy of having a second child.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

The emotional journey of Mia and Chris illustrates the unpredictable and often lengthy process of IVF and its impact on their hopes and aspirations.
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
6 days ago
London startup

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

Ovo Labs is developing technologies to enhance IVF success rates by rejuvenating human eggs, aiming to lower genetic errors and increase conception chances.
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago
London startup

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

Claire Tomkins founded Future Family to provide financial solutions for those undergoing IVF treatments, addressing the high costs and emotional tolls of infertility.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Parenting

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

Couples face difficult decisions about surplus embryos after successful IVF treatments.
Advances in fertility science complicate emotional and ethical choices for couples.
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago
Canada news

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

Amanda Faulkner faced significant fertility challenges, including primary ovarian insufficiency, and discovered costly treatment options while seeking to start a family.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Never give up, that's how we ended up with our little boy Harry' - couple on their IVF journey

Kara McGlade's egg retrieval process was stressful but ultimately led to the joy of having a second child.
more#fertility
#reproductive-health
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

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
3 months ago
OMG science

A Less Brutal Alternative to IVF

Fertility treatment can be painful, but new methods like in vitro maturation (IVM) may lessen the burden.
fromwww.denverpost.com
1 week ago
SF parents

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

Colorado lawmakers are considering changes to sperm donor regulations to address declining donations, despite passionate opposition from donor-conceived individuals advocating for oversight.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

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
3 months ago
OMG science

A Less Brutal Alternative to IVF

Fertility treatment can be painful, but new methods like in vitro maturation (IVM) may lessen the burden.
fromwww.denverpost.com
1 week ago
SF parents

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

Colorado lawmakers are considering changes to sperm donor regulations to address declining donations, despite passionate opposition from donor-conceived individuals advocating for oversight.
more#reproductive-health
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

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.
#motherhood
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago

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
1 week ago
Parenting

How Donor Eggs Rewrite Motherhood

Motherhood transcends biological ties, focusing on presence rather than genetics.
Egg donor recipients experience hidden grief and identity shifts during their journey to parenthood.
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago
Parenting

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

Tyra Banks shared her experience with IVF and surrogacy, emphasizing feelings of inadequacy but ultimately celebrating motherhood as an amazing journey.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Women

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

Women can successfully have children later in life, as demonstrated by Grace Collins, who became a mother at 51.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

The story of Louise Joy Brown highlights the personal struggles and triumphs of the pioneers of IVF, particularly lab technician Jean Purdy.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago

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
1 week ago
Parenting

How Donor Eggs Rewrite Motherhood

Motherhood transcends biological ties, focusing on presence rather than genetics.
Egg donor recipients experience hidden grief and identity shifts during their journey to parenthood.
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago
Parenting

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

Tyra Banks shared her experience with IVF and surrogacy, emphasizing feelings of inadequacy but ultimately celebrating motherhood as an amazing journey.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Women

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

Women can successfully have children later in life, as demonstrated by Grace Collins, who became a mother at 51.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

The story of Louise Joy Brown highlights the personal struggles and triumphs of the pioneers of IVF, particularly lab technician Jean Purdy.
more#motherhood
#ethics
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
OMG science

Aspiring Parents Have a New DNA Test to Obsess Over

Genetic testing in IVF is enabling parents to select healthier embryos, reflecting a growing trend towards optimizing health at birth.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Parenting

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

The rise in IVF success rates leaves many couples with surplus embryos, prompting difficult ethical questions.
Couples are navigating complex decisions regarding their excess embryos amidst advancements in fertility treatments.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

The development of IVF was a controversial breakthrough that provided hope to childless couples, spotlighting personal struggles of the core team.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
OMG science

Aspiring Parents Have a New DNA Test to Obsess Over

Genetic testing in IVF is enabling parents to select healthier embryos, reflecting a growing trend towards optimizing health at birth.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Parenting

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

The rise in IVF success rates leaves many couples with surplus embryos, prompting difficult ethical questions.
Couples are navigating complex decisions regarding their excess embryos amidst advancements in fertility treatments.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

The development of IVF was a controversial breakthrough that provided hope to childless couples, spotlighting personal struggles of the core team.
more#ethics
#family-dynamics
fromWIRED
4 months ago
Parenting

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.
Parenting
fromWIRED
4 months ago

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.
more#family-dynamics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
UK news

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

Bonnie Blue faked pregnancy claims to raise money for IVF, facing backlash for insensitivity amidst fertility struggles.
#custody-battle
US news
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US news

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

A Georgia woman sues a fertility clinic after a mix-up leads her to lose custody of her baby conceived via IVF.
US news
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US news

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

A Georgia woman sues a fertility clinic after a mix-up leads her to lose custody of her baby conceived via IVF.
more#custody-battle
#healthcare
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

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.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
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.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

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.
US Elections
fromFast Company
2 months ago

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.
more#healthcare
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

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
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

Love Hultén's art blends retro aesthetics with themes of science and technology, exploring the intersection of video games and modern medicine.
#the-traitors
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#fertility-treatment
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

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.
California
fromSacramento Bee
7 months ago

Gavin Newsom signs bill to expand IVF coverage in California, an election-year swipe at GOP

California mandates insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization and fertility treatments, enhancing reproductive rights in the state.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

A couple is suing for $15 million after its embryos were destroyed following an error in the IVF process. They say they might have lost the last chance to have kids.

The couple experienced emotional turmoil after losing six embryos due to a recalled IVF culture media with missing magnesium, claiming negligence by the pharmaceutical company.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

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.
California
fromSacramento Bee
7 months ago

Gavin Newsom signs bill to expand IVF coverage in California, an election-year swipe at GOP

California mandates insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization and fertility treatments, enhancing reproductive rights in the state.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

A couple is suing for $15 million after its embryos were destroyed following an error in the IVF process. They say they might have lost the last chance to have kids.

The couple experienced emotional turmoil after losing six embryos due to a recalled IVF culture media with missing magnesium, claiming negligence by the pharmaceutical company.
more#fertility-treatment
#family-planning
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

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
5 months ago
Medicine

More single women and female couples having IVF

The growing number of single women and female couples accessing IVF demonstrates changing family dynamics, despite financial and funding challenges.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

Lauren and Hannah celebrate their journey to expecting triplets after overcoming challenges with IVF treatments in the UK and bonding over the pregnancy process.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

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
5 months ago
Medicine

More single women and female couples having IVF

The growing number of single women and female couples accessing IVF demonstrates changing family dynamics, despite financial and funding challenges.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

Lauren and Hannah celebrate their journey to expecting triplets after overcoming challenges with IVF treatments in the UK and bonding over the pregnancy process.
more#family-planning
Writing
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

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.
fromtime.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

Joy highlights Jean Purdy's pivotal role in the development of IVF and her personal struggle with infertility, which propelled her dedication to helping others.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

Pavel Durov is funding IVF treatments using his sperm to help increase birth rates in Russia.
fromTODAY.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

'SNL' alum Cecily Strong announces pregnancy

Cecily Strong announces her pregnancy while advocating for women's reproductive rights stemming from her past experiences portrayed on 'SNL.'
#womens-health
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
7 months ago

Doctors Said These Women's Mutated Genes Wouldn't Harm Them

Genetic screening during IVF can lead to difficult choices regarding embryo selection and raises questions on medical understanding of X-linked diseases.
Health
fromFast Company
6 months ago

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.
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
7 months ago

Doctors Said These Women's Mutated Genes Wouldn't Harm Them

Genetic screening during IVF can lead to difficult choices regarding embryo selection and raises questions on medical understanding of X-linked diseases.
Health
fromFast Company
6 months ago

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.
more#womens-health
#donald-trump
fromIntelligencer
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump Says 'Fantastically Attractive' Katie Britt Taught Him How IVF Works

Trump's comments during the women's issues town hall reflected a troubling blend of sexism and a lack of understanding of critical reproductive issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Left-wing politics

Stephen Colbert on Trump's weird' IVF rants: That's just upsetting'

Late-night hosts critique Trump's unconventional comments, particularly on IVF and his appeal to female voters, highlighting the absurdity of his statements.
fromIntelligencer
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump Says 'Fantastically Attractive' Katie Britt Taught Him How IVF Works

Trump's comments during the women's issues town hall reflected a troubling blend of sexism and a lack of understanding of critical reproductive issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Left-wing politics

Stephen Colbert on Trump's weird' IVF rants: That's just upsetting'

Late-night hosts critique Trump's unconventional comments, particularly on IVF and his appeal to female voters, highlighting the absurdity of his statements.
more#donald-trump
OMG science
fromMail Online
6 months ago

Scientists discover 'pause button' for human life

Scientists have developed a technique to pause human embryo growth, potentially enhancing IVF success by allowing for better assessment before implantation.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

Risk of Heart Defects Higher in Babies Conceived With I.V.F.

I.V.F. is associated with a small increase in heart defect risks in babies, but the overall absolute risk remains low.
fromScary Mommy
7 months ago
Books

'Jersey Shore' Star Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola Shares Her "Very Scary" IVF Journey

Giancola opens up about her emotionally draining IVF journey during the reboot of Jersey Shore.
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