Infertility Sucks!
What does infertility look like? Who does it affect? How does it feel? What does it mean? What started as a simple blood test in 2015 turned into six years of painful, expensive, grueling, and emotionally isolating in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. During that journey, I had the privilege of seeing top fertility specialists across the country. As I looked around these clinics, I quickly noticed how few women of color were present in those waiting rooms and after further research, it became very clear to me that the same level of resources and services I was able to access weren’t as easily available to communities of color.
There’s so much education and access missing from the conventional conversations we have about fertility and together with my partners Kindbody and 100 Hispanic Women, we want to change that, especially in the Latinx community.
Kindbody
“We believe that everyone should have access to convenient, affordable fertility and family-building care. This belief is what unifies us all at Kindbody…Our goal is to make the process of going to the doctor more intuitive and empowering. Our services range from fertility treatments, including IVF and egg freezing, to gynecology, wellness, and LGBTQ+ care.” Visit the Kindbody website to learn more about their programs!
100 Hispanic Women
“Nuestra Misión: To inspire Latinas to maximize their strengths and potential, in order to become equal partners in an empowered world of equal opportunity with equal justice, recognition, respect, and dignity.” Visit the 100 Hispanic Women website to learn more about their programs!
To all of you out there fighting for your family, you're not alone. I see your pain, I feel every disappointment, and I know what it’s like to suffer, often in silence, while you pretend that everything is okay. Please know that I’m here to listen unconditionally and without judgment, whenever you’re ready to share your story.
Read more about my pregnancy journey here and stay tuned for my take on maternity fashion!