IUI

When Should I Go to a Fertility Clinic?

When is the “right” time to go to a fertility clinic? While the answer varies for everyone, there are some pretty standard best practices for knowing when it’s time to make that first appointment and how to start the process.

How to Read a Pregnancy Test: A Step-by-Step Guide

Taking a pregnancy test can trigger some big feelings. Excitement. Anxiety. Fear. There’s a lot on the line when it comes to waiting for those pink lines to appear. Today we’re explaining how to read a pregnancy test and tips on how to get the most accurate result.

The Fertility Holiday Gift Guide

We put together this fertility-friendly gift guide so you can shop confidently for the perfect gift for the fertility warrior in your life. These favorite fertility-centered products and services might be just the things to make your loved one feel a little less alone during the holidays.

How to Find a Great Fertility Doctor

Finding a fertility doctor (also called a “reproductive endocrinologist”) you trust and who understands your specific case and needs, is a hugely important part of the infertility treatment process. Dr. Ellen Goldstein shares some tips on when to find an RE, how to know if they’re a good fit and what types of questions to ask.

How to Prepare for IVF Round 2

Even though we all know IVF isn’t a sure thing, it’s still shocking when your first cycle fails. Here’s how you can prepare emotionally, physically and mentally to make sure you go into your next cycle with renewed hope and optimism.

Crowdfunding for Fertility Treatments

Infertility treatments are oftentimes an incredible financial burden for people trying to grow their families. Crowdfunding and fundraising events can be great ways to alleviate some financial stress and also give your family and friends the opportunity to help support you on your fertility journey.

This Mother’s Day, I’m Mothering Myself

For many fertility warriors, Mother’s Day is a painful reminder of a life that feels just out of reach. In this piece, fellow mama-in-waiting Tara Engelberg shares her favorite tools for mothering yourself during these trying times, so you can better cope and hang on to hope. 

How to Organize Your IVF Meds

What’s the best way to organize your IVF meds? Home organizing professional, Kielyn Simonson, shares some really simple, tangible tips for organizing your IUI and IVF meds in a way that makes sense.

National Infertility Awareness Week During a Pandemic

National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW) is April 19-25, and boy does it look different this year. In this piece, Fruitful’s founder Elyse Ash shares what makes this year’s NIAW different and why it’s more important than ever before.