Navigating the Emotional Journey of Infertility: Coping Strategies and Support

The emotional journey of infertility can be complex and challenging for individuals and couples struggling to conceive. Often involving a wide range of overlapping and sometimes conflicting emotions, facing fertility issues can make people feel like they’re all alone in their struggle. However, every cloud has a silver lining. While infertility is undeniably one of…

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Empowering Lives, Creating Families: Exploring Fertility Healthcare Careers

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) forecasts that between 2021 and 2031, overall healthcare employment will grow 13% (about 2 million positions), much faster than the average for all occupations. As many individuals and couples are considering assisted reproductive technology (ART) to grow their families, this represents an excellent job field. With such high demand,…

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How to Find the Best Fertility Clinic for LGBTQ+ Family-Building

The decision to become a parent is a big step. Like other significant decisions in life, it can come with a certain amount of uncertainty, particularly for those who feel they may have limited options, such as the LGBTQ+ community. But today, there are many new and exciting options for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer,…

How Preimplantation Genetic Testing Detects Disease Before It’s Inherited

Trying to conceive often means learning to cope with uncertainty. For individuals with an inherited genetic disorder, the idea of having children can feel like an even bigger big question mark.  Thankfully, modern fertility science offers insights that can provide greater confidence and control over the future of your family. One of these tools is…

National Infertility Awareness: Prelude Patient Stories

Every year during the last week of April, the fertility community comes together to draw awareness to a topic that is seldom discussed openly: infertility. Known as National Infertility Awareness Week, this week-long event’s purpose is to advocate, educate, and support people who are dealing with fertility issues.  According to a recent report from the…

International Women’s History Month: Women Who Shaped Fertility Care

In March, International Women’s History Month is celebrated across the nation. At Prelude Fertility, we’re honoring the women instrumental in pioneering reproductive medicine. Here are some of the most well-known names in fertility care history. Louise Joy Brown An English woman named Louise Joy Brown, born in 1978, was the first baby born after conception…

The Most Common Types of Fertility Treatment

When roadblocks to fertility appear, it can be challenging to know where to begin. However, recent advancements in Assisted Reproductive Technology, or ART,  have made great strides in making it possible for hopeful parents to create the family they’ve always dreamed of. From sperm donation to in vitro fertilization (IVF), there are many paths you…

Can a Thyroid Condition Cause Infertility?

If you are one of the 11% of women of reproductive age in the U.S. having fertility challenges, you likely have questions about the underlying cause. Hormonal dysfunction may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but medical conditions involving hormonal imbalances are more common than you might think. One example of a…

Managing Infertility and Social Commitments

Taking the first step to start a family is exciting! However, each person’s journey is uniquely different in length, types of treatments, and the emotions that you are feeling each step of the way. During this period of time, social obligations will arise — holiday get togethers, birthdays, and baby showers. Certain events and social…