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The Real Price of Fertility Treatment: Financial Planning with Angela Rastegar From Sunfish
Dr. Lora Shahine and Angela share their own experiences and highlight the need for affordable solutions so those exploring fertility options can build the families they dream of.
Recorded 05/14/2024.
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Top 5 Fertility Myths Debunked
Making the decision to pursue assisted reproduction and fertility treatments like IVF (in vitro fertilization) is both significant and deeply personal. Unfortunately, widespread misinformation often complicates this process, creating unnecessary stress and confusion. To help you feel confident in your decisions, we’re debunking five of the most common myths surrounding fertility treatments. Myth #1: IVF…
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Infertility and Self-Care: 4 Ways to Prioritize Your Mental Health During the Holidays
The holiday season can be a beautiful time of year, but for anyone navigating infertility, it can also feel overwhelming and isolating. We know how challenging it can be to navigate family gatherings and those well-meaning (but often uncomfortable) questions about your plans to have kids. It’s not always easy, and we want you to…
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Breaking Barriers in Fertility Treatment: Innovative Solutions and Economic Insights
Infertility is a challenge faced by millions globally, with significant emotional and economic implications. The recent paper “The Economics of Infertility: Evidence from Reproductive Medicine” by Drs. Bögl, Moshfegh, Persson, and Polyakova highlights how accessible IVF treatment through insurance can be transformative, especially for lower-income families. The study shows that, without insurance, many couples are…
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Can Prenatal Vitamins Support Fertility?
Guest post by Bird&Be You’ve heard of taking a prenatal during your pregnancy, but what about taking prenatal vitamins while you’re trying to conceive? There’s good reason to start taking your prenatal as soon as you’re thinking about becoming pregnant (and both the CDC and Health Canada recommend that all people with eggs take daily…
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Addressing Inequities in Fertility Healthcare
In the United States, access to healthcare can vary based on a person’s race or ethnicity. This is especially true in fertility treatment, where Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) often face significant challenges. These include higher rates of infertility compared to White individuals, yet lower rates of seeking treatment. For example, Black women…
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Love Shouldn’t Break the Bank: Affordable Options for LGBTQIA+ Family Building
Pride Month is a vibrant celebration of love, self-expression, and the LGBTQIA+ community. It’s also a time to reflect on the beautiful diversity of families within the community, and the unique paths LGBTQIA+ individuals take to build them. For many, the dream of parenthood is a cherished desire, and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and surrogacy…
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Boston IVF Rochester’s IVF Success Program
Join Boston IVF Rochester and Sunfish here to learn about their new refund program for pregnancy.
Feb 2024
Affording Ongoing Surrogacy Payments in the Current Economy
Join Circle and Sunfish on Nov 30th at 6pm EST / 3pm PST as we explore ways to manage surrogacy payments in the current economy.
Nov 2023
Affording Ongoing Surrogacy Payments in the Current Economy
Join Sunfish and Surrogate First to learn more about the cost of surrogacy and potential solutions and help. We’ll discuss how much does surrogacy really cost, an overview of the surrogacy process, factors that influence the cost, and how to pay for it.
June 2023
IVF, Reimagined: RMA of Michigan’s New Refund Program
Want financial peace of mind for IVF? Join Sunfish and RMA of Michigan to learn about their new refund program for pregnancy.
Nov 2023