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7 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.

1 day ago

Parenting

Frozen in Time: The Hidden Emotions of Stored Embryos

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I'm 37, I Make 44,000 & I'm About To Start IVF For The 3rd Time

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

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

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

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.

Writing

7 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.

1 day ago

Parenting

Frozen in Time: The Hidden Emotions of Stored Embryos

fromRefinery29

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I'm 37, I Make 44,000 & I'm About To Start IVF For The 3rd Time

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

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2 days ago

Parenting

Embryo adoption' answered these families' prayers. The Christian right is using them to attack IVF

Parenting

Dad of 3 boys has an emotional reaction the first time he sees his baby girl in pigtails

Arts

Curious about exploring your spirituality? Ask yourself these 4 questions

Miscellaneous

Maria Menounos shares 'judgmental' comment a friend made to her about choosing surrogacy

2 days ago

Parenting

Embryo adoption' answered these families' prayers. The Christian right is using them to attack IVF

Parenting

Dad of 3 boys has an emotional reaction the first time he sees his baby girl in pigtails

Arts

Curious about exploring your spirituality? Ask yourself these 4 questions

Miscellaneous

Maria Menounos shares 'judgmental' comment a friend made to her about choosing surrogacy

Parenting

Gabrielle Union Called Her Surrogacy Experience A "Mind F*ck"

Parenting

Gabrielle Union gets brutally honest about surrogacy: 'I'll never have peace with it, ever'

Women

What is 'pregnancy roulette'? And how it went so wrong on 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'

3 days ago

Women in technology

Operation Rainbow Space Baby: An astronaut's journey with IVF

3 weeks ago

Parenting

My daughter-in-law is furious I told her dog moms aren't real moms - and I didn't buy her a Mother's Day gift

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Parenting

Gabrielle Union Called Her Surrogacy Experience A "Mind F*ck"

Parenting

Gabrielle Union gets brutally honest about surrogacy: 'I'll never have peace with it, ever'

Women

What is 'pregnancy roulette'? And how it went so wrong on 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'

3 days ago

Women in technology

Operation Rainbow Space Baby: An astronaut's journey with IVF

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3 weeks ago

Parenting

My daughter-in-law is furious I told her dog moms aren't real moms - and I didn't buy her a Mother's Day gift

Popular artificial sweetener may sabotage fertility: alarming new study

Sucralose may negatively impact male fertility according to new research.

1 week ago

OMG science

Testing Sperm Health with a Mechanical Engineering Twist

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fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Popular artificial sweetener may sabotage fertility: alarming new study

Sucralose may negatively impact male fertility according to new research.

1 week ago

OMG science

Testing Sperm Health with a Mechanical Engineering Twist

Mental health

You Don't Need to Fix It: Offering Support for Infertility

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Relationships

Ask Allison: IVF hasn't worked and now my fiance wants to end the relationship - I'm devastated and feel so betrayed

Mental health

You Don't Need to Fix It: Offering Support for Infertility

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Relationships

Ask Allison: IVF hasn't worked and now my fiance wants to end the relationship - I'm devastated and feel so betrayed

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3 weeks ago

A "Dog Mom" Didn't Get Recognized On Mother's Day - Should She Be Upset?

"Mother's Day is a tricky day for a lot of people, and for one Reddit user, u/InitialSong2898, this year was a bit of a doozy."

Parenting

The Green-Eyed Monster: Navigating Jealousy in Infertility

Jealousy during infertility is a natural emotion that signals deep longing for parenthood.

Self-compassion can help manage jealousy, leading to emotional growth and stronger relationships.

fromDaily Mom magazine

Exploring Embryo Donation: How Embryo Donors Create A Path To Parenthood Through IVF

Embryo donation offers an opportunity for parenthood to families facing infertility, transforming unused embryos into new lives.

Surrogacy and Medical Decision-Making: What You Need to Know

Surrogacy medical decisions require planning and flexibility; contracts can't cover every scenario.

fromPortland Mercury

Portland

Theater Review: Lauren Yee's Samsara Is a Comedy About Reproductive Imperialism and Desire

The Green-Eyed Monster: Navigating Jealousy in Infertility

Jealousy during infertility is a natural emotion that signals deep longing for parenthood.

Self-compassion can help manage jealousy, leading to emotional growth and stronger relationships.

fromDaily Mom magazine

Exploring Embryo Donation: How Embryo Donors Create A Path To Parenthood Through IVF

Embryo donation offers an opportunity for parenthood to families facing infertility, transforming unused embryos into new lives.

Surrogacy and Medical Decision-Making: What You Need to Know

Surrogacy medical decisions require planning and flexibility; contracts can't cover every scenario.

fromPortland Mercury

Portland

Theater Review: Lauren Yee's Samsara Is a Comedy About Reproductive Imperialism and Desire

It's a Shame You Can't Have a Baby

Infertility shame thrives on societal misconceptions, isolating individuals and deepening their feelings of inadequacy.

Empathy can combat infertility shame, fostering hope and connection.

When Intended Support Turns to Blame in Infertility

Infertility support should avoid victim-blaming; it is a medical issue, not a personal failure.

Mental health

When Fertility Struggles Shatter Your Sense of Self

Parenting

The Grief of Infertility

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

I Don't Identify With Infertility-Or Do I?

Mental health

When Intended Support Turns to Blame in Infertility

Infertility support should avoid victim-blaming; it is a medical issue, not a personal failure.

Mental health

When Fertility Struggles Shatter Your Sense of Self

Parenting

The Grief of Infertility

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

I Don't Identify With Infertility-Or Do I?

I Had My Fallopian Tubes Removed To End My Marriage. My Then-Husband's Reaction Shocked Me.

The author chooses to become infertile amidst personal and marital turmoil during the pandemic.

US news

Trump Signs Order on In Vitro Fertilization. Here's What to Know About the Procedure

Trump signed an executive order to reduce IVF costs and improve access for families facing infertility.

Left-wing politics

Tim Walz is a new kind of reproductive rights messenger

fromBuzzFeed

I Had My Fallopian Tubes Removed To End My Marriage. My Then-Husband's Reaction Shocked Me.

The author chooses to become infertile amidst personal and marital turmoil during the pandemic.

US news

Trump Signs Order on In Vitro Fertilization. Here's What to Know About the Procedure

Trump signed an executive order to reduce IVF costs and improve access for families facing infertility.

fromAlternative Medicine Magazine

Left-wing politics

Tim Walz is a new kind of reproductive rights messenger

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Alternative medicine

Holistic Approaches to Fertility: Alternative and Complementary Therapies

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OMG science

From overly tight underwear to conceiving after 35 experts bust fertility myths

Alternative medicine

Holistic Approaches to Fertility: Alternative and Complementary Therapies

OMG science

From overly tight underwear to conceiving after 35 experts bust fertility myths

Man receives world's first sperm transplant in groundbreaking trial

A groundbreaking stem cell transplant offers hope for men with azoospermia, potentially restoring fertility after cancer treatment.

Healthcare

Influencer Hailey Okula dies of complications from finally giving birth after 2-year struggle to get pregnant

Hailey Okula, a popular nursing influencer, tragically died from complications related to childbirth shortly after welcoming her first child.

Mental health

fromTiny Buddha

How Grieving a Dream's Loss Built Hope for a New Life - Tiny Buddha

Grief can be transformative, offering insights into personal strength and purpose despite the pain of loss.

How Fertility Stress Disrupts Intimacy

Infertility stress alters couples' emotional connections, pushing them into survival mode.

Conversations shift from connection to logistics, eroding intimacy.

Rebuilding closeness requires awareness, honest discussions, and small gestures.

Wellness

13 Things to Say When Someone Asks Why You Haven't Had a Baby Yet

Mental health

How Fertility Stress Disrupts Intimacy

Infertility stress alters couples' emotional connections, pushing them into survival mode.

Conversations shift from connection to logistics, eroding intimacy.

Rebuilding closeness requires awareness, honest discussions, and small gestures.

Wellness

13 Things to Say When Someone Asks Why You Haven't Had a Baby Yet

A firefighter longed to be a dad. Then a baby was abandoned at his firehouse

A couple's struggle with infertility leads them to adopt a newborn dropped off at a Safe Haven Baby Box, marking a new beginning for their family.

8 months ago

OMG science

After struggling with infertility, a couple adopted 9 children. Then they were surprised with pregnancy

Miscellaneous

A couple who struggled with infertility adopted triplets. Then they took a pregnancy test

A firefighter longed to be a dad. Then a baby was abandoned at his firehouse

A couple's struggle with infertility leads them to adopt a newborn dropped off at a Safe Haven Baby Box, marking a new beginning for their family.

8 months ago

OMG science

After struggling with infertility, a couple adopted 9 children. Then they were surprised with pregnancy

Miscellaneous

A couple who struggled with infertility adopted triplets. Then they took a pregnancy test

Men with this reproductive issue are 500% more likely to be genetically predisposed to cancer

Infertility in men may indicate a higher risk of hereditary cancer, as new research reveals genetic links.

US Elections

fromBuzzFeed

A Video Of A MAGA Voter Who Said They Were Fired Because Of Trump's Gov. Cuts Is Going Viral

Voters prioritize personal issues when choosing candidates.

Why Do People Keep Trying After Failed Fertility Treatments?

Continuing fertility treatment embodies resilience and hope, not denial, as patients redefine their journeys amidst uncertainty.

Infertility and the Fear of Vanishing

Infertility can trigger thanatophobia, highlighting fears of mortality and legacy.

OMG science

Exposure to air pollution increases infertility risk, US study finds

Air pollution exposure negatively impacts fertility for both men and women.

philosophy

fromApaonline

BMI Restrictions & Reproductive Justice in the "Ozempic Baby" Era

BMI-based restrictions in fertility care perpetuate exclusion of marginalized groups, prompting ethical concerns regarding justice and equity in reproductive healthcare.

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8 months ago

Colton Underwood and husband welcome their son, Bishop - LGBTQ Nation

"When we first went in [to our fertility clinic], we went in sort of skipping, holding hands, all happy... I had four sperm. Three of them were dead. One was barely moving in my sample. It was one of those things where [I was basically] considered technically infertile. I was like, 'This sucks. This is hard.'"

Miscellaneous

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