The Missing
Fragile X and IVF: The Peace of Knowing We Tried
Rachel Gerber Kule shares her seven year IVF experience navigating Fragile X and diminished ovarian reserve at Columbia University Fertility with Dr. Zev Williams and Dr. Eric Forman. Learn how to implement a strategic plan to activate evidence-based hope and find peace in trying. Originally published on Rescripted.
Be the CEO of YOUR Fertilyfe
When told your prognosis is "futile," you have two choices: be a passenger in your own tragedy, or become the CEO of your fertility. This manifesto explains the fertilyfe fundamentals for being empowered while you navigate the fertility world - a significant life event.
Saying Their Names: Navigating the weight of loss with Griffin Cares
At fertilyfe, we talk a lot about Intentional Coping. Often, that means finding ways to make it a great day even when it feels impossibly heavy. But to truly move forward, we must first honor and validate the space we’re in.
For those navigating the agony of miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss, carrying that weight can feel incredibly isolating.
That’s why the latest podcast episode is so meaningful. It features Paul Caine, co-founder of Griffin Cares, a foundation dedicated to honoring Paul and Pam’s son, Griffin, by supporting families through pregnancy and infant loss.
MAKE IT A GREAT DAY
Make it a Great Day, a fertilyfe mantra, encompasses the intentional coping framework we empower Aspiring Parents to adopt.
While the uncertain path to parenthood is grueling, a commitment to proactively honoring and loving your life - today - can be a key difference maker in both your present moment and ultimate outcome - no matter what it may be.
This mantra, inspired by Alan Paul Gerber, is among his greatest life lessons that we share to honor his legacy and help others who are going through grief.
“If you want to be a parent, you’ll be a parent.”
This article, originally published with Columbia University, provides a critical look at the role of resilience and high standards of care in shaping the patient experience.
It brings life to our mantra for IVF: “if you want to be a parent, you’ll be a parent”.
Our insights are based on seven years of IVF, including successful surrogacy, and managing cumulative grief amid sudden loss and prolonged COVID isolation.