Life of an Intended Parent: Making Fertility Care More Affordable

Fertility

Financing

IVF

Apply For These Top 5 IVF Fertility Grants and Financial Aid Programs

The decision to pursue fertility treatments like IVF is a brave and hopeful first step. However, financial burden is one of the biggest obstacles when it comes to seeking treatment. One IVF cycle in the U.S. costs $20,000 or more. Fortunately, there are numerous ongoing grants, scholarships, and financial programs available to support people who need financial help affording treatments.

Fertility

IVF

Uterus Transplants: An Emerging Solution for Fertility Challenges

Imagine carrying a pregnancy in your own body—with a uterus that came from someone else. Sound futuristic? Leading scientists are already working on this solution, and more than two dozen babies have been born through this technique in the United States. Though still considered experimental, uterus transplantation is emerging as a potential solution for the millions of people globally who are experiencing infertility because of an inability to carry a pregnancy on their own (called uterine factor infertility, or UFI). Today, the only other solution is to hire a gestational surrogate or to adopt; uterus transplantation could offer a way for aspiring mothers to experience carrying a pregnancy. Recently, the Sunfish team traveled to Texas to meet Dr. Giuliano Testa and Dr. Liza Johannesson, Medical Directors for Uterus Transplants at Baylor University and internationally-recognized pioneers in this emerging procedure. From them, we learned more about this novel approach to UFI—how it works, who can benefit from it, and how we might one day help make it more available.

IVF

Fertility

Surrogacy

Single Moms

Embryo Freezing, Embryo Banking, and Egg Freezing: Which Fertility Preservation Option Is Right for You?

When exploring fertility preservation options, you'll likely encounter two main paths: embryo freezing and egg freezing. Both techniques can help preserve reproductive potential, but they serve different purposes in the family-building journey—and the differences can be very personal, with emotional and even legal implications. Understanding the differences between these methods can help you choose which one aligns best with your current circumstances and future goals.