Infertility During the Holidays: 6 Tips to Cope This Season
Medically reviewed by Alexandra Mott, M.Ed., Ed.S., LPC, PMH-C, therapist at CCRM Greenville, SC Those in the thick of infertility or pregnancy loss may find it to be a challenge all year round, but during the holiday season, the struggle to have a baby can feel amplified. All the extra family gatherings this time of year brings can feel triggering, plus, it can be difficult to get into the seasonal spirit if you’re not exactly feeling merry or bright. It’s okay to feel […]
What Is Pregnancy Loss? Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment Options
For some women and couples struggling with infertility, getting pregnant isn’t the issue, but staying pregnant is. When you’re trying to build your family, suffering from pregnancy loss is devastating and takes a toll emotionally and physically, whether it’s one loss or a few, early on or a few months in. It might make you […]
What Is IVM? All About In Vitro Maturation and The CCRM Clinical Study
One of the most exciting things about working at CCRM Fertility is that the field of fertility medicine, or reproductive endocrinology, is constantly evolving. Science and technology have come so far since the first IVF baby, Louise Joy Brown, was born in 1978, and CCRM has been at the forefront of so many technological advances […]
California’s SB 729 Mandate and Fertility Treatments: What to Know
A new mandate signed into California law guarantees IVF coverage for those under their large group, fully insured health plans, including LGBTQIA+ people and single parents by choice. Here’s what to know if you live in the Golden State and are considering fertility care.*The mandate will take effect in 2026, not July 1, 2025 as originally planned. West […]
How to Deal with Infertility: A Guide to Navigating Your Journey
Infertility is a deeply personal and often challenging journey that affects millions of individuals and couples worldwide. If you are facing difficulties conceiving, know that you are not alone. As a fertility specialist, I’ve walked alongside many patients on this journey. I know how overwhelming it can feel, but I also know that hope, resilience, […]