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Dwyane Wade Slams Critics Saying Gabrielle Union Was Acting Like She Gave Birth
People accused Gabrielle Union of acting as if she gave birth by wearing a hospital gown while she was doing skin-to-skin contact with her baby.
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On This Episode Of IVFML, Egg And Sperm Donors Sound Off On The Experience
We hear from egg and sperm donors about the process of donating gametes to help other people build their families.
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Why Reaching Out To Someone After They've Lost A Spouse Is So Important For Their Health
Barbara and George H.W. Bush died just eight months apart. It's brought to mind the "widowhood effect" — how the loss of a spouse can increase the risk of death.
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The Gene-Edited Babies And CRISPR-Cas9 Controversy, Explained
CRISPR-Cas9 has the ability to change everything about our world. Here’s why it's awesome and why it's scary.
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World's First Gene-Edited Babies Could Set Genetic Science Backward, Experts Fear
“There’s a real question if whether the fear of AIDS and AIDS stigma became a way of recruiting parents into this research."
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How The Federal Ban On Abortion Funding Hurts Military Families
A decades-old law makes already tragic situations infuriating for expectant parents.
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Having A Child Doesn't Cure Infertility, But We Act Like It Does
People who give birth to children after infertility still struggle when it comes to adding siblings to their family.
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How Michelle Obama's IVF Story Could Change The Way We See Infertility
Experts think the former first lady's memoir could push more couples to seek treatment to get pregnant, including IVF.
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When People Tell Infertile Couples To ‘Just Adopt,’ They’re Forgetting An Important Thing
IVFML hosts Simon Ganz and Anna Almendrala discuss why this common adoption question hurts infertile couples.
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Too Often, Trans People Have To Choose Between Biological Parenthood And Transition
Experts recommend that trans people preserve their fertility first if they know they want to be parents. But there are serious barriers in the way.
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IVFML Season 2, Episode 3: We’re Both Going To Be Moms
This IVFML episode follows one family's IVF journey while they navigate the transition process at the same time.
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Cancer Patients Can Preserve Their Fertility, But Doctors Aren't Telling Them How
For some survivors, this is the only way they can become biological parents.
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IVFML Season 2, Episode 1: Why Don't You Just Give Birth?
In IVFML season 2, Simon and Anna return to update listeners about their pregnancy story.
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We Got Help For Our Infertility. Most Americans Don't.
Who gets access to fertility specialists in the U.S. says a lot about who we think "deserves" a family.
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'Private Life,' A Movie About A Marriage In Crisis, Offers A New Depiction Of Infertility
Movies and TV tend to depict infertile people as joyless and evil. 'Private Life' counters that narrative.
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Syphilis Could Be Eliminated In The U.S. Instead, Rates Just Hit A 20-Year High.
The sexually transmitted infection can cause pregnancy loss, infant death and lifelong disability.
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The Push For Christine Blasey Ford to Testify Plays Into A Damaging Myth About A Survivor's 'Duty'
As Blasey's pressured to face senators Monday with her accusation against Brett Kavanaugh, sexual assault experts explain the damaging dynamic victims face.
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For Medical Facilities, Hurricane Evacuation Orders Come With Tough Decisions
As most people in the Carolinas obey orders to leave, fragile patients, as well as those who care for them, often must stay.
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The Parenthood Story You Don't Hear Much About
A hidden narrative about motherhood finds its voice in a new book about what happens when children don't happen.
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Why Do Conservatives Still Think Contraception Is Abortion?
Two things: ancient beliefs about when life begins and modern-day political opportunism.