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Fertility

Are smartphones to blame for declining birth rates?

  • Jun 9

Suburban woman credits birth of 2nd child to brain surgery

  • Jun 1

Chicago South Side Birth Center set to open in early 2027

  • Apr 7
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Trump unveils IVF accessibility deal

  • Oct 16, 2025

Man supplied chemicals used in CA fertility clinic bombing: officials

  • Jun 4, 2025

'World's first sperm race' takes internet by storm

  • Apr 29, 2025

Woman gives birth to couple's biological child in IVF mix-up: suit

  • Feb 19, 2025

Vance responds to 'childless cat ladies' backlash

  • Jul 26, 2024

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World Infertility Awareness Month: Reducing stigma surrounding infertility

  • Jun 20
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Understanding misconceptions around infertility

  • Apr 23
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Woman gives birth to couple's biological child in IVF mix-up: suit

  • Feb 19, 2025
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Senate GOP blocks IVF bill again

  • Sep 17, 2024
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More Asian women using fertility treatments to become parents: data

  • May 29, 2024
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Chicago mother joins fight to further protect Illinois IVF law

  • Mar 13, 2024
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Northwestern specialist speaks on impact of Alabama embryo ruling, IVF

  • Feb 26, 2024
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Should I freeze my eggs? Fertility expert and egg-freezing advocate weigh in

  • Mar 24, 2023

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Survey reveals fewer people are choosing to have kids

There were many reasons why people said they didn't have kids, including financial concerns, infertility, or that it just didn't happen, according to the research.

  • Jul 26, 2024
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JD Vance slammed for 'childless cat ladies' comment

In the clip, Vance questioned Democrats -- including Harris, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez -- for not having biological children.

  • Jul 25, 2024
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Jennifer Aniston reacts to Vance's 'childless cat ladies' remarks, speaks on fertility struggles

"Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day," Aniston wrote.

  • Jul 25, 2024

More Asian American women using fertility treatments to become parents, data shows

Disha Malik and her husband were determined to have a baby after being diagnosed with "unexplained infertility," so she began the process of IVF. She said more pressure can come with being an Asian woman.

  • May 29, 2024

Black Moms Rising: Women becoming single mothers by choice with assisted reproductive technology

Between 2016 and 2022, Black women using assisted reproductive technology, including IVF, more than doubled nationally and grew 33% in Cook County alone, according to the CDC.

  • May 23, 2024