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My frozen embryos are not children

I don’t know when my husband and I will be ready to make a decision about our frozen embryos, but it is a deeply personal one that we should be able to make without the government’s interference and without fear of legal repercussions.

Pregnancy

Why we chose IVF for our second pregnancy

We vowed almost immediately after our daughter's diagnosis that we’d find a way to give her a sibling. It seemed an easy choice at the time. But it would get harder.

Infertility

Mediterranean diet may support IVF success

The Mediterranean eating plan has the best evidence for trying to conceive.

Miscarriage & Loss

Powerful emotional video aims to take the shame out of miscarriage—and it’s a must-watch

With “Thiscarried”, Poppy Seed Health is reframing the ways we talk about miscarriage and pregnancy loss.

Infertility

5 things no one told me about infertility

The mental load of infertility is huge.

Women's Health

More moms than ever are having babies over 45, CDC finds. Here’s why that’s huge

A look at the rising trend of later-in-life moms.

Season 10

Alex Elle on generational healing and community care

Author, breathwork coach and podcast host Alex Elle joins Liz on the Motherly Podcast to talk about her journey with IVF and her idea of self care as community care.