Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness — Supporting Loved Ones
Last month was Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and ARC Fertility wants to highlight the importance of recognizing the women and families that have experienced loss on their TTC journeys. Losing a child at any point of gestation or age is arguably the...
Early Testing…To Test or not to Test?
The two week wait can be excruciating for some of us. You take every little thing you feel in your body as a potential sign of a pregnancy and you’re just so anxious to find out if this cycle will be the one that works! You see these early detection pregnancy tests...
Fertility Treatments for Baby #2
My husband and I are undergoing fertility treatments in hopes of conceiving our second child. I’ve noticed a few differences between going through treatments from our first vs. now trying for our second. There are still a lot of emotions and it’s not easy, but I don’t...
First IUI? What to Expect
Through my fertility journey as a whole up to this point, I have done 8 medicated and monitored cycles and 5 medicated IUI’s. I remember feeling very hopeful and excited when we started our medicated and monitored cycles and even more excited about my first IUI cycle...Tubal Reversal versus IVF: Which is the best choice?
Sterilization is the most common contraceptive method utilized by couples in the United States. Approximately 27% of fertile women choose tubal sterilization as their method of contraception. About half of these surgeries are performed within 48 hours post-partum and...
Getting Through the Holidays While TTC
The holidays are painted as a time of joy and celebration and for a lot of people they are, but what if you’re not feeling joyous or like you don’t have the one thing that you actually want to be celebrating? When you’ve been struggling to try to conceive and/or are...
How to Advocate for Yourself During Treatment
In doctors we trust! But we also need to trust ourselves and not be afraid to speak up or bring something to the table. Your doctor is seeing dozens of patients every week and while they will take copious post-visit notes in your chart, they aren’t going to personally...
Questions to Consider Asking your Fertility Doctor During your First Meeting
Your first meeting with a fertility doctor is nerve-wracking and exciting at the same time. If you’re anything like me, I tend to get caught up in the moment and flow of conversation that I sometimes forget to ask questions I’ve been wondering about for a long time. I...
Trying for Baby #2
When I found out that I had fertility issues in my 20s, it really threw me for a loop. I didn’t know anything about the topic at all, and I had to get up to speed as quickly as possible so that my husband and I could make the necessary choices to try to grow our...
Eating for Two: Diet is Critical During Your Fertility Journey
When I went through the long road to having my daughter, there was a lot that was out of my control. For starters, my body simply wouldn’t allow me to get pregnant without medical intervention. As a result, I depended on a lot of other people for emotional support,...
The Financial Side of Fertility
Aside from the physical and emotional difficulties surrounding my diagnosis of infertility in my 20s, my husband and I were also confronted with the daunting financial costs associated with seeking medical assistance to form our family. This is something that no one...
Two to Tango
Hi! I’m Steven, Katie’s Husband. Katie has been sharing a lot about her fertility journey and our path to having our daughter, and she’s asked me to share some of my perspectives as someone who was there every step of the way. I’d like to start by saying how...
What I Wish I Knew About Fertility in My 20s
When I was in my mid-20s, I was diagnosed with medical conditions that I knew could make it difficult for me to conceive and carry a baby to term. Not only was this emotionally difficult for me and my husband, but I quickly realized that I didn’t know anything about...Understanding Embryo Grading
As embryologists, one of the most common questions that we get from patients is “What do the grades of my embryos tell us about my chances of becoming pregnant?” The answer to this question is not a simple one. The objective of this article is to explain...
Adoption Benefits: The Forgotten Side Of Fertility Benefits
Fertility Benefits It is an increasingly competitive labor market in the United States. The unemployment rate is at 3.6%, which the Federal Reserve classifies as full employment. First-time jobless claims are their lowest since 1970, while wages have steadily...
ARC Fertility: National Men’s Health Month is the Time to Focus on Male Fertility
Family-forming benefits – including for single men, trans men, and men in same-sex relationships – helps companies attract and retain high-quality, diverse employees Cupertino, CA (June X, 2022) – ARC Fertility, a pioneer in innovative fertility treatment...- 2026 Benefits Planning: Fertility Benefits for Employees Should Be a Top Workforce Priority
As employers plan for 2026, fertility benefits for employees are becoming essential. Learn why demand is rising and how ARC Fertility helps create a fertility-friendly workplace. - Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace During Fertility Treatment
Fertility treatment can take a toll on employees’ mental health. Learn why mental health support during fertility treatment matters at work. - Heart Health & Fertility: Why Supporting Maternal Well-Being Protects Workforce Health
Maternal health benefits for employees protect heart health, fertility, and workforce well-being. Learn why employers should act during Heart Month. - Closing Gaps in Black Maternal Health: How Employers Can Improve Care Access and Outcomes
Black maternal health disparities remain a workforce issue. Learn how Black maternal health support for employees improves care access and outcomes. - Paternal Perinatal Depression: Why Employers Should Pay Attention
Paternal perinatal depression affects many new fathers. Learn why employers should understand the signs and support mental health during early parenthood.