Carlos Rodon, a pitcher for the Yankees, faced more than just a tough game. After a shaky performance in the playoffs, he and his family received nasty messages online. Rodon's wife, Ashley, shared screenshots of threats aimed at their family, including their kids. The messages were cruel, mocking their use of IVF and saying mean things about their children. Rodon w...
Are you planning to have a baby through in vitro fertilization (IVF)? You might want to know about a recent study from Scandinavia. Researchers there found that babies born using assisted reproductive technologies, like IVF, had a higher risk of serious heart defects. The study looked at over 7 million births and found that the risk was even higher for twins or tripl...
New Hampshire's Governor Chris Sununu has expressed concerns over a recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court. The court decided that an 1872 law, which allows parents to sue for the death of a minor child, applies to unborn children as well. This includes frozen embryos used in IVF treatments. The governor believes this decision could significantly impact fertility...
Imagine facing the hardest decision of your life – one that no mother should ever have to make. This is what happened when doctors told me about my son's condition and the heartbreaking future he faced. In that moment, society seemed to turn its back on me too, adding to the pain. Now, I see politicians trying to take away choices like abortion and IVF, claiming...
In a surprising move, Senate Republicans blocked the Right to IVF Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at protecting access to in vitro fertilization treatments and fertility care. Despite claims that the bill was a "show vote" and had no chance of passing, the decision has sparked heated debate and raised questions about the true intentions of the Republican party. The Rig...
The Right to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Act has been met with Republican resistance for the second time in four months, despite being championed by Senate Democrats. The debate has brought attention to the crucial issue of access to fertility treatments, highlighting the complexities and costs associated with IVF. With Vice President Kamala Harris leading the charg...
In a shocking move, Donald Trump has expressed his approval of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and his unwillingness to support a federal abortion ban. This sudden pivot has left many pro-life activists stunned and upset. But is this the right move for Trump? Should he prioritize winning elections over protecting the unborn? As we delve into the complexities of this is...
America is indeed marching towards theocracy, but the route is not as straightforward as simply vesting the contents of a petri dish with legal rights. The Alabama Supreme Court's ruling that frozen embryos are children entitled to legal protection is a symptom of a far deeper problem - the erosion of the separation of church and state. On the surface, the ruling ma...
In what if the most envied people on earth struggle with the same reproductive issues as the rest of us? The truth is celebrities like Guiliana Rancic face the same trials and tribulations as any woman trying to conceive. In a world where we often see them as superhuman it's refreshing to hear their honest stories about IVF pregnancy loss and the ups and downs of fer...
As Donald Trump takes the stage, promising to make in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments free of cost, one can't help but wonder: what's the catch? IVF is a costly procedure, with a single cycle costing over $23,000. For many women, multiple cycles are necessary to achieve a successful birth, making the total cost astronomical. So, how would Trump plan to foot the ...