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Join us for a free Fertility 101 event
Taking the first step toward fertility treatment can feel overwhelming. Between understanding your m...
Blog
What you need to know: Mental health and planning for pregnancy
If you’re taking antidepressants and thinking about pregnancy, you’ve probably wondered:...
Blog, Health & Nutrition
Why fertility testing matters: Understanding your reproductive health
If you’re thinking about your reproductive health, you’ve probably heard a lot about IVF...
Blog
Fertility first aid: Why your pelvic floor matters
If you’re trying to conceive, you’ve probably spent a lot of time thinking about your ho...
Blog
Black women deserve quality maternal health care every single day
If you’re a Black woman navigating fertility or thinking about pregnancy, you already know tha...
Blog
Fertility after 35: What you really need to know
If you’re over 35 and thinking about pregnancy, you’ve probably heard the message that f...
Blog
Rooted in hope: Dr. Collin Smikle on holistic fertility care
This month, Laurel Fertility Care is proud to celebrate the birthday of our founder and medical dire...
Blog, Health & Nutrition
Medical weight loss designed for your unique fertility journey
If you’ve been told that your weight might be affecting your fertility, you know how complicat...
Blog
The truth about hyperthyroidism and your fertility
If you’re trying to get pregnant, managing health conditions alongside timing and treatment ca...
Blog, Health & Nutrition, Infertility
How to fix a short luteal phase: Treatment for luteal phase deficiency
If you’re in your 30s or 40s and trying to conceive, you may be paying closer attention to you...
Blog, Infertility
Secondary infertility treatment: How to get pregnant after your first baby
Many women are surprised and often frustrated to learn that getting pregnant a second time isn’t alw...
Blog
Can a sip of hydrogen water boost your fertility?
In the ever-evolving world of wellness, “hydrogen water” has moved from a niche biohacking trend to ...
Blog
The “Ozempic baby boom”: What fertility patients need to know
It’s the phenomenon taking social media by storm: women who previously struggled with infertility ar...
Blog, Infertility
Common pesticides & male fertility: What new research reveals
When couples face fertility challenges, the conversation often centers on female factors: ovulation,...
Blog, Infertility
Skin cells to eggs: Breakthrough fertility research
At Laurel Fertility Care, we are committed to evidence-based techniques for optimal fertility outcom...
Blog
New research: Cannabis may adversely affect women’s fertility
At Laurel Fertility Care, we are committed to educating and supporting women throughout their reprod...
Blog
PCOS Awareness Month: Understanding and treating PCOS
Your period is unpredictable, your acne is flaring up, body hair is appearing in unusual places whil...
Blog
How fertility treatments can preserve declining male fertility
Male fertility is declining worldwide: the cause? Science suggests the chemicals commonly found in p...
Blog
Endometriosis and fertility: New study brings hope for family formation
Endometriosis, a condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, affe...
Blog
Understanding fibroids: What you need to know during Fibroid Awareness Month
Around 70% percent of women will experience benign (non cancerous) growths, known as fibroids, in or...
Blog
Juneteenth 2025: Reproductive freedom for Black families
This Juneteenth, explore the unique fertility challenges faced by Black families and discover how La...
Blog
New hope for cancer patients: Oncofertility innovations
A cancer diagnosis is overwhelming—especially for those who dream of starting or growing their famil...
Blog
Honoring AAPI voices at Laurel Fertility Care: An interview with Leslie Barahona
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. For Laurel Fertility Care’s head nurse pr...
Blog
Honoring the journey to motherhood this Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is often portrayed as a time of celebration—a day to honor the women who have entered m...
Blog, Infertility, Trying to Conceive, Your Fertility
April 2025: Find support during Infertility Awareness Week
Infertility affects millions of individuals and couples worldwide, yet it remains a topic often met ...
Blog, LGBTQ+
Trans-inclusive care for family building
Laurel Fertility Care recognizes the unique fertility needs of the approximately 3.3 million transge...
Blog
Understanding endometriosis
Endometriosis affects nearly 1 in 10 women, yet despite its prevalence, endometriosis is often misun...
Infertility, Treatment Options, Your Fertility
Freezing your future: Understanding egg freezing
Thinking about your future family? Egg freezing, also known as oocyte cryopreservation, is a revolut...
Blog, Treatment Options
Everything you need to know about minimal stimulation IVF
Looking for an alternative to traditional IVF? At Laurel Fertility Care, we offer Minimal Stimulatio...
Blog, Mental Health & Resources
How meditation supports your fertility
Calm Your Mind and Body with Meditation Your fertility journey probably feels like an emotional roll...
Blog
Keep your fertility journey on track during the holiday season
For many families navigating a fertility journey, the holiday season is a time of contradictions: fe...
Infertility
Understanding the causes of infertility
Infertility can be a complex issue, and understanding the root causes is crucial for effective treat...
Blog
Questions to ask your fertility doctor before starting IVF
When guiding our patients through fertility challenges, we are not simply logging appointments. We a...
Blog
Who needs preconception genetic testing?
Knowledge Is Key in Preconception Genetic Testing The road to pregnancy is full of unknowns, and wh...
TTC Journey's
Reyes Family TTC Journey
Never did I ever imagine when I had my first children in 2013 that IVF would be part of my motherhoo...
Blog, TTC Journey's
Rivalta Family TTC Journey
My wife and I knew we wanted to start a family, but were unsure of where to start. Our friends who ...
Blog
Fibroids & fertility—what does that mean?
Infertility affects all races, genders and backgrounds, some people have shown higher rates of infer...
Blog
Aguirre Family TTC Journey
We had tried to conceive naturally for several years. After surrendering to the fact that there mig...
Blog
What is OHSS?
OHSS stands for ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. It can occur during fertility treatment, usually ...
TTC Journey's
Brasil Family TTC Journey
We had struggled with fertility for a very long time. In the span of ten years, and with three diffe...
Blog, Medication Injection Teaching Videos
Medication injection teaching, mixing Cetrotide
Blog, Medication Injection Teaching Videos
Medication injection teaching, mixing low dose Gonal-f or Menopur
Blog, Medication Injection Teaching Videos
Medication injection teaching, mixing Menopur & Follistim
Blog, Medication Injection Teaching Videos
Medication injection teaching, Novarel trigger injection 10k units
Blog, Medication Injection Teaching Videos
Medication injection teaching, HcG trigger injection 1500 units
Blog, In the News, Your Fertility
A message on Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade
We are deeply dismayed and concerned for several reasons about the landmark decision made by the Sup...
Blog, LGBTQ+
Supporting the LGBTQ+ community
11 million American adults identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (L...
Blog, Your Fertility
Ectopic pregnancy: Causes, treatments and more
An ectopic pregnancy refers to any pregnancy implanted outside of the uterus, most commonly in the f...
Blog, In the News
Laurel Fertility Care expands with a new office in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA (May 9, 2022): Laurel Fertility Care, a leading fertility clinic in the Bay Area is plea...
Blog, Mental Health & Resources
Meet the founders: Posy Fertility app
Technology helps most women and people feel supported during their family-building journey. From ovu...
Blog, TTC Journey's
March baby of the month: Meet Emma
It took six IUI’s, two egg extractions and six egg transfers for us to have our sweet girl, Emma Ros...
Blog, Mental Health & Resources
Support & resources for Black women
Infertility affects all different backgrounds, genders, races and religions. Some races, however, ha...
Blog, Your Fertility
Thyroid health & your fertility
The thyroid is a small gland located in the neck that releases hormones vital to controlling the bod...
Blog, COVID-19
Convenient care with virtual telehealth appointments
Laurel Fertility Care offers convenient Telehealth consultations for our patients. If you’re t...
Blog, Mental Health & Resources
Tips for a healthy, happy holiday season
With the holiday season right around the corner, those who are trying to conceive might feel pressur...
Blog, TTC Journey's
November baby of the month: Meet Jude
My wife Christen and I met in 2012 and were inseparable from day one. I knew early on in our relatio...
Blog, Your Fertility
What to know before seeing a fertility specialist
If you’ve been trying to achieve pregnancy without success, there are recommendations to consider wh...
Blog, Fertility Financing, Your Fertility
What is the cost of in vitro fertilization (IVF)?
Our mission at Laurel Fertility Care is to guide and support you along the path to a healthy pregnan...
Blog, Health & Nutrition, Your Fertility
7 things to avoid when you’re trying to conceive
Some factors regarding your fertility might be beyond your control, but many lifestyle choices in yo...
Blog, Inside the Laboratory, Your Fertility
What is the role of an embryologist at a fertility clinic?
If you’ve ever heard the saying, “An embryologist is your child’s first babysitter,” during your fer...
Blog, Mental Health & Resources
Infertility in the workplace: A silent experience
You Don’t Have to Suffer in Silence Infertility impacts 1 in 8 people, which is why it’s...
Blog, Health & Nutrition, Trying to Conceive, Your Fertility
Top fertility-boosting foods: What to eat when you’re trying to conceive
Can eating certain foods really boost your fertility? The answer is yes. It’s important to remember ...
Blog, Mental Health & Resources
Fertility for the Black community
Black Women and Infertility Black women and couples often have unique fertility challenges and while...
Blog, Your Fertility
PCOS management and fertility treatment
What is PCOS? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal imbalance. Women with PCOS have ovari...
Blog, TTC Journey's
September baby of the month: Meet Bailey
Bernard and I have known each since we were 16 and 19 years old. We fell in love at a very young age...
Blog, TTC Journey's
August babies of the month: Meet Valley & Valentina
The Best Journey of My Life When I turned 42 and after buying my house and establishing my business,...
Blog, Mental Health & Resources
Our favorite fertility social media accounts
Social media can be a helpful resource for support and positivity while navigating your fertility jo...
Blog, Inside the Laboratory, Your Fertility
Q&A with a Laurel Fertility Care embryologist
During your fertility journey, you’ll meet our wonderful Laurel Fertility Care providers and nursing...
Blog, COVID-19
COVID-19 vistor policy
Family and friends can be an important part of a patient’s infertility journey. We invite our patien...
Blog, TTC Journey's
July babies of the month: Meet Wyatt & Waylon
We were married in 2004, just a few months after graduating from college. While we were not actively...
Blog, Treatment Options, Your Fertility
Common IVF questions: Is in vitro fertilization painful?
In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is known as the most effective form of Assisted Reproductive Technology...
Baby of the Month, Blog, TTC Journey's
June baby of the month: Meet Yuna
Like many couples today, we found each other later in life, at the ripe ages of 34 and 38. We discus...
Blog, Your Fertility
Miscarriage myths & facts every patient needs to know
Miscarriages are very common and are rarely spoken about due to the stigma many women carry about wh...
Blog, Mental Health & Resources
Mental health & surviving the two-week wait
For those undergoing fertility treatment, the two-week period between an embryo transfer and taking ...
Baby of the Month, TTC Journey's
May baby of the month: Meet Ethan
In 2015 we were blessed with our first daughter. We conceived without complications, after only a mo...
Blog, Inside the Laboratory, Your Fertility
The importance of the embryologist
The embryologist is a key member of a patient’s clinical team. They play a crucial role in ensuring...
Blog, Your Fertility
National Infertility Awareness Week 2021 (NIAW)
What is National Infertility Awareness Week? National Infertility Awareness Week (April 18, 2021 ...
Blog, TTC Journey's
April babies of the month: Meet Francisco & Fernanda
After nine years of being with my husband we finally talked about having kids. For six months we tr...
Blog, Your Fertility
Endometriosis and infertility: Symptoms, stages and treatments
Endometriosis occurs when the layer of tissue that normally covers the lining of the uterus (endomet...
Blog, TTC Journey's
March baby of the month: Meet Israel
After having many years and challenges getting pregnant on my own, we were highly recommended to Lau...
Blog, Your Fertility
Male factor infertility
While there are many potential causes of fertility that are specific to women, men can also contribu...
Blog, TTC Journey's
February baby of the month: Meet Kadence
In 2016 we gave birth to our first daughter, after conceiving without complications. When we d...
Blog, COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccine update
As you make the decision to pursue fertility care, we are continuing measures to keep us all safe, w...
Blog, TTC Journey's
January baby of the month: Meet Hayes
Our journey began last year in 2019, as my husband and I celebrated our first-year wedding anniversa...
Blog, LGBTQ+, Your Fertility
All about egg & embryo donation
Laurel Fertility Care is here to provide you with some helpful insights into the donor egg and ...
Blog, TTC Journey's
December baby of the month: Meet Quinn
Our infertility journey started after trying naturally for eight months and having extremely irregul...
Blog, COVID-19
ASRM Coronavirus/COVID-19 task force update
Dear LFC Family, As you make the decision to resume fertility care, we want to share what we are doi...
Baby of the Month, TTC Journey's
Baby of the month
November Baby of the Month – Meet Sanai When I met my husband, I was a divorced mother of 4 bo...
Blog, In the News
Leading San Francisco fertility center announces the grand opening of their new Modesto location
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (September 18, 2020) – Laurel Fertility Care (LFC) is pleased to announce the open...
Blog, LGBTQ+
Fertility preservation
As of 2012, The American Society for Reproductive Medicine stated that egg freezing is no longer con...
Blog, COVID-19, In the News
We are open. Fertility treatment has resumed.
Dear LFC Family, As you make the decision to resume fertility care, we want to share what we are doi...
Blog, COVID-19
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC AND FERTILITY CARE AT LFC
Dear LFC family, Life as we know it has been upended in the last two months by the COVID-19 pandemic...
Blog, Conditions, Infertility, Your Fertility
Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes and infertility
A common cause of female factor infertility is a blocked or damaged fallopian tube. According to the...
Blog, COVID-19
Coronavirus update
Laurel Fertility Care is closely monitoring news and reports from the Centers for Disease Control (C...
Blog, Your Fertility
In vitro fertilization (IVF) side effects
For those struggling to get pregnant due to fertility issues, in vitro fertilization (IVF) may be an...
Blog, Your Fertility
IUI procedure: What to expect
When a couple is facing infertility or a woman without a partner wants to get pregnant, there are di...
Blog, Your Fertility
Am I a candidate for mini IVF?
If you are struggling with infertility, you have probably asked your fertility specialist about many...
Blog, Medication Injection Teaching Videos, Mental Health & Resources, Your Fertility
5 tips for traveling with fertility medication
Just because you and your partner are undergoing fertility treatments doesn’t mean your lives ...
Blog, Fertility Financing, LGBTQ+, Your Fertility
How much does a surrogate cost in California?
If infertility has become a roadblock to starting a family, you can find comfort in knowing that you...
Blog, Fertility Financing, Your Fertility
Average cost of fertility treatment
Infertility affects roughly 10% of women in the U.S. alone, which means that for some, choosing fert...
Blog, Your Fertility
Fertility problems after cesarean
The majority of women should have no problem getting pregnant after having a cesarean compared to ot...
Blog, Your Fertility
Advantages and disadvantages of intrauterine insemination
For many people, the first treatment that comes to mind when they think of fertility care is in vitr...
Blog, Your Fertility
Extraordinary success for patients under 40 with minimal stimulation IVF
Minimal stimulation IVF, referred to often as, “Mini IVF”, “Soft IVF”, or “Micro IVF,” is a relative...
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Baby of the Month, Blog, TTC Journey's
June baby of the month: Meet Yuna
Like many couples today, we found each other later in life, at the ripe ages of 34 and 38. We discus...
Baby of the Month, TTC Journey's
May baby of the month: Meet Ethan
In 2015 we were blessed with our first daughter. We conceived without complications, after only a mo...
Baby of the Month, TTC Journey's
Baby of the month
November Baby of the Month – Meet Sanai When I met my husband, I was a divorced mother of 4 bo...
Blog
What you need to know: Mental health and planning for pregnancy
If you’re taking antidepressants and thinking about pregnancy, you’ve probably wondered:...
Blog, Health & Nutrition
Why fertility testing matters: Understanding your reproductive health
If you’re thinking about your reproductive health, you’ve probably heard a lot about IVF...
Blog
Fertility first aid: Why your pelvic floor matters
If you’re trying to conceive, you’ve probably spent a lot of time thinking about your ho...
Blog
Black women deserve quality maternal health care every single day
If you’re a Black woman navigating fertility or thinking about pregnancy, you already know tha...
Blog
Fertility after 35: What you really need to know
If you’re over 35 and thinking about pregnancy, you’ve probably heard the message that f...
Blog
Rooted in hope: Dr. Collin Smikle on holistic fertility care
This month, Laurel Fertility Care is proud to celebrate the birthday of our founder and medical dire...
Blog, Health & Nutrition
Medical weight loss designed for your unique fertility journey
If you’ve been told that your weight might be affecting your fertility, you know how complicat...
Blog
The truth about hyperthyroidism and your fertility
If you’re trying to get pregnant, managing health conditions alongside timing and treatment ca...
Blog, Health & Nutrition, Infertility
How to fix a short luteal phase: Treatment for luteal phase deficiency
If you’re in your 30s or 40s and trying to conceive, you may be paying closer attention to you...
Blog, Infertility
Secondary infertility treatment: How to get pregnant after your first baby
Many women are surprised and often frustrated to learn that getting pregnant a second time isn’t alw...
Blog
Can a sip of hydrogen water boost your fertility?
In the ever-evolving world of wellness, “hydrogen water” has moved from a niche biohacking trend to ...
Blog
The “Ozempic baby boom”: What fertility patients need to know
It’s the phenomenon taking social media by storm: women who previously struggled with infertility ar...
Blog, Infertility
Common pesticides & male fertility: What new research reveals
When couples face fertility challenges, the conversation often centers on female factors: ovulation,...
Blog, Infertility
Skin cells to eggs: Breakthrough fertility research
At Laurel Fertility Care, we are committed to evidence-based techniques for optimal fertility outcom...
Blog
New research: Cannabis may adversely affect women’s fertility
At Laurel Fertility Care, we are committed to educating and supporting women throughout their reprod...
Blog
PCOS Awareness Month: Understanding and treating PCOS
Your period is unpredictable, your acne is flaring up, body hair is appearing in unusual places whil...
Blog
How fertility treatments can preserve declining male fertility
Male fertility is declining worldwide: the cause? Science suggests the chemicals commonly found in p...
Blog
Endometriosis and fertility: New study brings hope for family formation
Endometriosis, a condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, affe...
Blog
Understanding fibroids: What you need to know during Fibroid Awareness Month
Around 70% percent of women will experience benign (non cancerous) growths, known as fibroids, in or...
Blog
Juneteenth 2025: Reproductive freedom for Black families
This Juneteenth, explore the unique fertility challenges faced by Black families and discover how La...
Blog
New hope for cancer patients: Oncofertility innovations
A cancer diagnosis is overwhelming—especially for those who dream of starting or growing their famil...
Blog
Honoring AAPI voices at Laurel Fertility Care: An interview with Leslie Barahona
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. For Laurel Fertility Care’s head nurse pr...
Blog
Honoring the journey to motherhood this Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is often portrayed as a time of celebration—a day to honor the women who have entered m...
Blog, Infertility, Trying to Conceive, Your Fertility
April 2025: Find support during Infertility Awareness Week
Infertility affects millions of individuals and couples worldwide, yet it remains a topic often met ...
Blog, LGBTQ+
Trans-inclusive care for family building
Laurel Fertility Care recognizes the unique fertility needs of the approximately 3.3 million transge...
Blog
Understanding endometriosis
Endometriosis affects nearly 1 in 10 women, yet despite its prevalence, endometriosis is often misun...
Blog, Treatment Options
Everything you need to know about minimal stimulation IVF
Looking for an alternative to traditional IVF? At Laurel Fertility Care, we offer Minimal Stimulatio...
Blog, Mental Health & Resources
How meditation supports your fertility
Calm Your Mind and Body with Meditation Your fertility journey probably feels like an emotional roll...
Blog
Keep your fertility journey on track during the holiday season
For many families navigating a fertility journey, the holiday season is a time of contradictions: fe...
Blog
Questions to ask your fertility doctor before starting IVF
When guiding our patients through fertility challenges, we are not simply logging appointments. We a...
Blog
Who needs preconception genetic testing?
Knowledge Is Key in Preconception Genetic Testing The road to pregnancy is full of unknowns, and wh...
Blog, TTC Journey's
Rivalta Family TTC Journey
My wife and I knew we wanted to start a family, but were unsure of where to start. Our friends who ...
Blog
Fibroids & fertility—what does that mean?
Infertility affects all races, genders and backgrounds, some people have shown higher rates of infer...
Blog
Aguirre Family TTC Journey
We had tried to conceive naturally for several years. After surrendering to the fact that there mig...
Blog
What is OHSS?
OHSS stands for ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. It can occur during fertility treatment, usually ...
Blog, Medication Injection Teaching Videos
Medication injection teaching, mixing Cetrotide
Blog, Medication Injection Teaching Videos
Medication injection teaching, mixing low dose Gonal-f or Menopur
Blog, Medication Injection Teaching Videos
Medication injection teaching, mixing Menopur & Follistim
Blog, Medication Injection Teaching Videos
Medication injection teaching, Novarel trigger injection 10k units
Blog, Medication Injection Teaching Videos
Medication injection teaching, HcG trigger injection 1500 units
Blog, In the News, Your Fertility
A message on Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade
We are deeply dismayed and concerned for several reasons about the landmark decision made by the Sup...
Blog, LGBTQ+
Supporting the LGBTQ+ community
11 million American adults identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (L...
Blog, Your Fertility
Ectopic pregnancy: Causes, treatments and more
An ectopic pregnancy refers to any pregnancy implanted outside of the uterus, most commonly in the f...
Blog, In the News
Laurel Fertility Care expands with a new office in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA (May 9, 2022): Laurel Fertility Care, a leading fertility clinic in the Bay Area is plea...
Blog, Mental Health & Resources
Meet the founders: Posy Fertility app
Technology helps most women and people feel supported during their family-building journey. From ovu...
Blog, TTC Journey's
March baby of the month: Meet Emma
It took six IUI’s, two egg extractions and six egg transfers for us to have our sweet girl, Emma Ros...
Blog, Mental Health & Resources
Support & resources for Black women
Infertility affects all different backgrounds, genders, races and religions. Some races, however, ha...
Blog, Your Fertility
Thyroid health & your fertility
The thyroid is a small gland located in the neck that releases hormones vital to controlling the bod...
Blog, COVID-19
Convenient care with virtual telehealth appointments
Laurel Fertility Care offers convenient Telehealth consultations for our patients. If you’re t...
Blog, Mental Health & Resources
Tips for a healthy, happy holiday season
With the holiday season right around the corner, those who are trying to conceive might feel pressur...
Blog, TTC Journey's
November baby of the month: Meet Jude
My wife Christen and I met in 2012 and were inseparable from day one. I knew early on in our relatio...
Blog, Your Fertility
What to know before seeing a fertility specialist
If you’ve been trying to achieve pregnancy without success, there are recommendations to consider wh...
Blog, Fertility Financing, Your Fertility
What is the cost of in vitro fertilization (IVF)?
Our mission at Laurel Fertility Care is to guide and support you along the path to a healthy pregnan...
Blog, Health & Nutrition, Your Fertility
7 things to avoid when you’re trying to conceive
Some factors regarding your fertility might be beyond your control, but many lifestyle choices in yo...
Blog, Inside the Laboratory, Your Fertility
What is the role of an embryologist at a fertility clinic?
If you’ve ever heard the saying, “An embryologist is your child’s first babysitter,” during your fer...
Blog, Mental Health & Resources
Infertility in the workplace: A silent experience
You Don’t Have to Suffer in Silence Infertility impacts 1 in 8 people, which is why it’s...
Blog, Health & Nutrition, Trying to Conceive, Your Fertility
Top fertility-boosting foods: What to eat when you’re trying to conceive
Can eating certain foods really boost your fertility? The answer is yes. It’s important to remember ...
Blog, Mental Health & Resources
Fertility for the Black community
Black Women and Infertility Black women and couples often have unique fertility challenges and while...
Blog, Your Fertility
PCOS management and fertility treatment
What is PCOS? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal imbalance. Women with PCOS have ovari...
Blog, TTC Journey's
September baby of the month: Meet Bailey
Bernard and I have known each since we were 16 and 19 years old. We fell in love at a very young age...
Blog, TTC Journey's
August babies of the month: Meet Valley & Valentina
The Best Journey of My Life When I turned 42 and after buying my house and establishing my business,...
Blog, Mental Health & Resources
Our favorite fertility social media accounts
Social media can be a helpful resource for support and positivity while navigating your fertility jo...
Blog, Inside the Laboratory, Your Fertility
Q&A with a Laurel Fertility Care embryologist
During your fertility journey, you’ll meet our wonderful Laurel Fertility Care providers and nursing...
Blog, COVID-19
COVID-19 vistor policy
Family and friends can be an important part of a patient’s infertility journey. We invite our patien...
Blog, TTC Journey's
July babies of the month: Meet Wyatt & Waylon
We were married in 2004, just a few months after graduating from college. While we were not actively...
Blog, Treatment Options, Your Fertility
Common IVF questions: Is in vitro fertilization painful?
In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is known as the most effective form of Assisted Reproductive Technology...
Baby of the Month, Blog, TTC Journey's
June baby of the month: Meet Yuna
Like many couples today, we found each other later in life, at the ripe ages of 34 and 38. We discus...
Blog, Your Fertility
Miscarriage myths & facts every patient needs to know
Miscarriages are very common and are rarely spoken about due to the stigma many women carry about wh...
Blog, Mental Health & Resources
Mental health & surviving the two-week wait
For those undergoing fertility treatment, the two-week period between an embryo transfer and taking ...
Blog, Inside the Laboratory, Your Fertility
The importance of the embryologist
The embryologist is a key member of a patient’s clinical team. They play a crucial role in ensuring...
Blog, Your Fertility
National Infertility Awareness Week 2021 (NIAW)
What is National Infertility Awareness Week? National Infertility Awareness Week (April 18, 2021 ...
Blog, TTC Journey's
April babies of the month: Meet Francisco & Fernanda
After nine years of being with my husband we finally talked about having kids. For six months we tr...
Blog, Your Fertility
Endometriosis and infertility: Symptoms, stages and treatments
Endometriosis occurs when the layer of tissue that normally covers the lining of the uterus (endomet...
Blog, TTC Journey's
March baby of the month: Meet Israel
After having many years and challenges getting pregnant on my own, we were highly recommended to Lau...
Blog, Your Fertility
Male factor infertility
While there are many potential causes of fertility that are specific to women, men can also contribu...
Blog, TTC Journey's
February baby of the month: Meet Kadence
In 2016 we gave birth to our first daughter, after conceiving without complications. When we d...
Blog, COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccine update
As you make the decision to pursue fertility care, we are continuing measures to keep us all safe, w...
Blog, TTC Journey's
January baby of the month: Meet Hayes
Our journey began last year in 2019, as my husband and I celebrated our first-year wedding anniversa...
Blog, LGBTQ+, Your Fertility
All about egg & embryo donation
Laurel Fertility Care is here to provide you with some helpful insights into the donor egg and ...
Blog, TTC Journey's
December baby of the month: Meet Quinn
Our infertility journey started after trying naturally for eight months and having extremely irregul...
Blog, COVID-19
ASRM Coronavirus/COVID-19 task force update
Dear LFC Family, As you make the decision to resume fertility care, we want to share what we are doi...
Blog, In the News
Leading San Francisco fertility center announces the grand opening of their new Modesto location
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (September 18, 2020) – Laurel Fertility Care (LFC) is pleased to announce the open...
Blog, LGBTQ+
Fertility preservation
As of 2012, The American Society for Reproductive Medicine stated that egg freezing is no longer con...
Blog, COVID-19, In the News
We are open. Fertility treatment has resumed.
Dear LFC Family, As you make the decision to resume fertility care, we want to share what we are doi...
Blog, COVID-19
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC AND FERTILITY CARE AT LFC
Dear LFC family, Life as we know it has been upended in the last two months by the COVID-19 pandemic...
Blog, Conditions, Infertility, Your Fertility
Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes and infertility
A common cause of female factor infertility is a blocked or damaged fallopian tube. According to the...
Blog, COVID-19
Coronavirus update
Laurel Fertility Care is closely monitoring news and reports from the Centers for Disease Control (C...
Blog, Your Fertility
In vitro fertilization (IVF) side effects
For those struggling to get pregnant due to fertility issues, in vitro fertilization (IVF) may be an...
Blog, Your Fertility
IUI procedure: What to expect
When a couple is facing infertility or a woman without a partner wants to get pregnant, there are di...
Blog, Your Fertility
Am I a candidate for mini IVF?
If you are struggling with infertility, you have probably asked your fertility specialist about many...
Blog, Medication Injection Teaching Videos, Mental Health & Resources, Your Fertility
5 tips for traveling with fertility medication
Just because you and your partner are undergoing fertility treatments doesn’t mean your lives ...
Blog, Fertility Financing, LGBTQ+, Your Fertility
How much does a surrogate cost in California?
If infertility has become a roadblock to starting a family, you can find comfort in knowing that you...
Blog, Fertility Financing, Your Fertility
Average cost of fertility treatment
Infertility affects roughly 10% of women in the U.S. alone, which means that for some, choosing fert...
Blog, Your Fertility
Fertility problems after cesarean
The majority of women should have no problem getting pregnant after having a cesarean compared to ot...
Blog, Your Fertility
Advantages and disadvantages of intrauterine insemination
For many people, the first treatment that comes to mind when they think of fertility care is in vitr...
Blog, Your Fertility
Extraordinary success for patients under 40 with minimal stimulation IVF
Minimal stimulation IVF, referred to often as, “Mini IVF”, “Soft IVF”, or “Micro IVF,” is a relative...
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Blog, Conditions, Infertility, Your Fertility
Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes and infertility
A common cause of female factor infertility is a blocked or damaged fallopian tube. According to the...
Blog, COVID-19
Convenient care with virtual telehealth appointments
Laurel Fertility Care offers convenient Telehealth consultations for our patients. If you’re t...
Blog, COVID-19
COVID-19 vistor policy
Family and friends can be an important part of a patient’s infertility journey. We invite our patien...
Blog, COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccine update
As you make the decision to pursue fertility care, we are continuing measures to keep us all safe, w...
Blog, COVID-19
ASRM Coronavirus/COVID-19 task force update
Dear LFC Family, As you make the decision to resume fertility care, we want to share what we are doi...
Blog, COVID-19, In the News
We are open. Fertility treatment has resumed.
Dear LFC Family, As you make the decision to resume fertility care, we want to share what we are doi...
Blog, COVID-19
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC AND FERTILITY CARE AT LFC
Dear LFC family, Life as we know it has been upended in the last two months by the COVID-19 pandemic...
Blog, COVID-19
Coronavirus update
Laurel Fertility Care is closely monitoring news and reports from the Centers for Disease Control (C...
Blog, Fertility Financing, Your Fertility
What is the cost of in vitro fertilization (IVF)?
Our mission at Laurel Fertility Care is to guide and support you along the path to a healthy pregnan...
Blog, Fertility Financing, LGBTQ+, Your Fertility
How much does a surrogate cost in California?
If infertility has become a roadblock to starting a family, you can find comfort in knowing that you...
Blog, Fertility Financing, Your Fertility
Average cost of fertility treatment
Infertility affects roughly 10% of women in the U.S. alone, which means that for some, choosing fert...
Blog, Health & Nutrition
Why fertility testing matters: Understanding your reproductive health
If you’re thinking about your reproductive health, you’ve probably heard a lot about IVF...
Blog, Health & Nutrition
Medical weight loss designed for your unique fertility journey
If you’ve been told that your weight might be affecting your fertility, you know how complicat...
Blog, Health & Nutrition, Infertility
How to fix a short luteal phase: Treatment for luteal phase deficiency
If you’re in your 30s or 40s and trying to conceive, you may be paying closer attention to you...
Blog, Health & Nutrition, Your Fertility
7 things to avoid when you’re trying to conceive
Some factors regarding your fertility might be beyond your control, but many lifestyle choices in yo...
Blog, Health & Nutrition, Trying to Conceive, Your Fertility
Top fertility-boosting foods: What to eat when you’re trying to conceive
Can eating certain foods really boost your fertility? The answer is yes. It’s important to remember ...
Blog, In the News, Your Fertility
A message on Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade
We are deeply dismayed and concerned for several reasons about the landmark decision made by the Sup...
Blog, In the News
Laurel Fertility Care expands with a new office in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA (May 9, 2022): Laurel Fertility Care, a leading fertility clinic in the Bay Area is plea...
Blog, In the News
Leading San Francisco fertility center announces the grand opening of their new Modesto location
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (September 18, 2020) – Laurel Fertility Care (LFC) is pleased to announce the open...
Blog, COVID-19, In the News
We are open. Fertility treatment has resumed.
Dear LFC Family, As you make the decision to resume fertility care, we want to share what we are doi...
Blog, Health & Nutrition, Infertility
How to fix a short luteal phase: Treatment for luteal phase deficiency
If you’re in your 30s or 40s and trying to conceive, you may be paying closer attention to you...
Blog, Infertility
Secondary infertility treatment: How to get pregnant after your first baby
Many women are surprised and often frustrated to learn that getting pregnant a second time isn’t alw...
Blog, Infertility
Common pesticides & male fertility: What new research reveals
When couples face fertility challenges, the conversation often centers on female factors: ovulation,...
Blog, Infertility
Skin cells to eggs: Breakthrough fertility research
At Laurel Fertility Care, we are committed to evidence-based techniques for optimal fertility outcom...
Blog, Infertility, Trying to Conceive, Your Fertility
April 2025: Find support during Infertility Awareness Week
Infertility affects millions of individuals and couples worldwide, yet it remains a topic often met ...
Infertility, Treatment Options, Your Fertility
Freezing your future: Understanding egg freezing
Thinking about your future family? Egg freezing, also known as oocyte cryopreservation, is a revolut...
Infertility
Understanding the causes of infertility
Infertility can be a complex issue, and understanding the root causes is crucial for effective treat...
Blog, Conditions, Infertility, Your Fertility
Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes and infertility
A common cause of female factor infertility is a blocked or damaged fallopian tube. According to the...
Blog, Inside the Laboratory, Your Fertility
What is the role of an embryologist at a fertility clinic?
If you’ve ever heard the saying, “An embryologist is your child’s first babysitter,” during your fer...
Blog, Inside the Laboratory, Your Fertility
Q&A with a Laurel Fertility Care embryologist
During your fertility journey, you’ll meet our wonderful Laurel Fertility Care providers and nursing...
Blog, Inside the Laboratory, Your Fertility
The importance of the embryologist
The embryologist is a key member of a patient’s clinical team. They play a crucial role in ensuring...
Latest Post
Join us for a free Fertility 101 event
Taking the first step toward fertility treatment can feel overwhelming. Between understanding your m...
Blog, LGBTQ+
Trans-inclusive care for family building
Laurel Fertility Care recognizes the unique fertility needs of the approximately 3.3 million transge...
Blog, LGBTQ+
Supporting the LGBTQ+ community
11 million American adults identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (L...
Blog, LGBTQ+, Your Fertility
All about egg & embryo donation
Laurel Fertility Care is here to provide you with some helpful insights into the donor egg and ...
Blog, LGBTQ+
Fertility preservation
As of 2012, The American Society for Reproductive Medicine stated that egg freezing is no longer con...
Blog, Fertility Financing, LGBTQ+, Your Fertility
How much does a surrogate cost in California?
If infertility has become a roadblock to starting a family, you can find comfort in knowing that you...
Blog, Medication Injection Teaching Videos
Medication injection teaching, mixing Cetrotide
Blog, Medication Injection Teaching Videos
Medication injection teaching, mixing low dose Gonal-f or Menopur
Blog, Medication Injection Teaching Videos
Medication injection teaching, mixing Menopur & Follistim
Blog, Medication Injection Teaching Videos
Medication injection teaching, Novarel trigger injection 10k units
Blog, Medication Injection Teaching Videos
Medication injection teaching, HcG trigger injection 1500 units
Blog, Medication Injection Teaching Videos, Mental Health & Resources, Your Fertility
5 tips for traveling with fertility medication
Just because you and your partner are undergoing fertility treatments doesn’t mean your lives ...
Blog, Mental Health & Resources
How meditation supports your fertility
Calm Your Mind and Body with Meditation Your fertility journey probably feels like an emotional roll...
Blog, Mental Health & Resources
Meet the founders: Posy Fertility app
Technology helps most women and people feel supported during their family-building journey. From ovu...
Blog, Mental Health & Resources
Support & resources for Black women
Infertility affects all different backgrounds, genders, races and religions. Some races, however, ha...
Blog, Mental Health & Resources
Tips for a healthy, happy holiday season
With the holiday season right around the corner, those who are trying to conceive might feel pressur...
Blog, Mental Health & Resources
Infertility in the workplace: A silent experience
You Don’t Have to Suffer in Silence Infertility impacts 1 in 8 people, which is why it’s...
Blog, Mental Health & Resources
Fertility for the Black community
Black Women and Infertility Black women and couples often have unique fertility challenges and while...
Blog, Mental Health & Resources
Our favorite fertility social media accounts
Social media can be a helpful resource for support and positivity while navigating your fertility jo...
Blog, Mental Health & Resources
Mental health & surviving the two-week wait
For those undergoing fertility treatment, the two-week period between an embryo transfer and taking ...
Blog, Medication Injection Teaching Videos, Mental Health & Resources, Your Fertility
5 tips for traveling with fertility medication
Just because you and your partner are undergoing fertility treatments doesn’t mean your lives ...
Infertility, Treatment Options, Your Fertility
Freezing your future: Understanding egg freezing
Thinking about your future family? Egg freezing, also known as oocyte cryopreservation, is a revolut...
Blog, Treatment Options
Everything you need to know about minimal stimulation IVF
Looking for an alternative to traditional IVF? At Laurel Fertility Care, we offer Minimal Stimulatio...
Blog, Treatment Options, Your Fertility
Common IVF questions: Is in vitro fertilization painful?
In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is known as the most effective form of Assisted Reproductive Technology...
Blog, Infertility, Trying to Conceive, Your Fertility
April 2025: Find support during Infertility Awareness Week
Infertility affects millions of individuals and couples worldwide, yet it remains a topic often met ...
Blog, Health & Nutrition, Trying to Conceive, Your Fertility
Top fertility-boosting foods: What to eat when you’re trying to conceive
Can eating certain foods really boost your fertility? The answer is yes. It’s important to remember ...
TTC Journey's
Reyes Family TTC Journey
Never did I ever imagine when I had my first children in 2013 that IVF would be part of my motherhoo...
Blog, TTC Journey's
Rivalta Family TTC Journey
My wife and I knew we wanted to start a family, but were unsure of where to start. Our friends who ...
TTC Journey's
Brasil Family TTC Journey
We had struggled with fertility for a very long time. In the span of ten years, and with three diffe...
Blog, TTC Journey's
March baby of the month: Meet Emma
It took six IUI’s, two egg extractions and six egg transfers for us to have our sweet girl, Emma Ros...
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November baby of the month: Meet Jude
My wife Christen and I met in 2012 and were inseparable from day one. I knew early on in our relatio...
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September baby of the month: Meet Bailey
Bernard and I have known each since we were 16 and 19 years old. We fell in love at a very young age...
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August babies of the month: Meet Valley & Valentina
The Best Journey of My Life When I turned 42 and after buying my house and establishing my business,...
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July babies of the month: Meet Wyatt & Waylon
We were married in 2004, just a few months after graduating from college. While we were not actively...
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June baby of the month: Meet Yuna
Like many couples today, we found each other later in life, at the ripe ages of 34 and 38. We discus...
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May baby of the month: Meet Ethan
In 2015 we were blessed with our first daughter. We conceived without complications, after only a mo...
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April babies of the month: Meet Francisco & Fernanda
After nine years of being with my husband we finally talked about having kids. For six months we tr...
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March baby of the month: Meet Israel
After having many years and challenges getting pregnant on my own, we were highly recommended to Lau...
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February baby of the month: Meet Kadence
In 2016 we gave birth to our first daughter, after conceiving without complications. When we d...
Blog, TTC Journey's
January baby of the month: Meet Hayes
Our journey began last year in 2019, as my husband and I celebrated our first-year wedding anniversa...
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December baby of the month: Meet Quinn
Our infertility journey started after trying naturally for eight months and having extremely irregul...
Baby of the Month, TTC Journey's
Baby of the month
November Baby of the Month – Meet Sanai When I met my husband, I was a divorced mother of 4 bo...
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April 2025: Find support during Infertility Awareness Week
Infertility affects millions of individuals and couples worldwide, yet it remains a topic often met ...
Infertility, Treatment Options, Your Fertility
Freezing your future: Understanding egg freezing
Thinking about your future family? Egg freezing, also known as oocyte cryopreservation, is a revolut...
Blog, In the News, Your Fertility
A message on Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade
We are deeply dismayed and concerned for several reasons about the landmark decision made by the Sup...
Blog, Your Fertility
Ectopic pregnancy: Causes, treatments and more
An ectopic pregnancy refers to any pregnancy implanted outside of the uterus, most commonly in the f...
Blog, Your Fertility
Thyroid health & your fertility
The thyroid is a small gland located in the neck that releases hormones vital to controlling the bod...
Blog, Your Fertility
What to know before seeing a fertility specialist
If you’ve been trying to achieve pregnancy without success, there are recommendations to consider wh...
Blog, Fertility Financing, Your Fertility
What is the cost of in vitro fertilization (IVF)?
Our mission at Laurel Fertility Care is to guide and support you along the path to a healthy pregnan...
Blog, Health & Nutrition, Your Fertility
7 things to avoid when you’re trying to conceive
Some factors regarding your fertility might be beyond your control, but many lifestyle choices in yo...
Blog, Inside the Laboratory, Your Fertility
What is the role of an embryologist at a fertility clinic?
If you’ve ever heard the saying, “An embryologist is your child’s first babysitter,” during your fer...
Blog, Health & Nutrition, Trying to Conceive, Your Fertility
Top fertility-boosting foods: What to eat when you’re trying to conceive
Can eating certain foods really boost your fertility? The answer is yes. It’s important to remember ...
Blog, Your Fertility
PCOS management and fertility treatment
What is PCOS? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal imbalance. Women with PCOS have ovari...
Blog, Inside the Laboratory, Your Fertility
Q&A with a Laurel Fertility Care embryologist
During your fertility journey, you’ll meet our wonderful Laurel Fertility Care providers and nursing...
Blog, Treatment Options, Your Fertility
Common IVF questions: Is in vitro fertilization painful?
In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is known as the most effective form of Assisted Reproductive Technology...
Blog, Your Fertility
Miscarriage myths & facts every patient needs to know
Miscarriages are very common and are rarely spoken about due to the stigma many women carry about wh...
Blog, Inside the Laboratory, Your Fertility
The importance of the embryologist
The embryologist is a key member of a patient’s clinical team. They play a crucial role in ensuring...
Blog, Your Fertility
National Infertility Awareness Week 2021 (NIAW)
What is National Infertility Awareness Week? National Infertility Awareness Week (April 18, 2021 ...
Blog, Your Fertility
Endometriosis and infertility: Symptoms, stages and treatments
Endometriosis occurs when the layer of tissue that normally covers the lining of the uterus (endomet...
Blog, Your Fertility
Male factor infertility
While there are many potential causes of fertility that are specific to women, men can also contribu...
Blog, LGBTQ+, Your Fertility
All about egg & embryo donation
Laurel Fertility Care is here to provide you with some helpful insights into the donor egg and ...
Blog, Conditions, Infertility, Your Fertility
Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes and infertility
A common cause of female factor infertility is a blocked or damaged fallopian tube. According to the...
Blog, Your Fertility
In vitro fertilization (IVF) side effects
For those struggling to get pregnant due to fertility issues, in vitro fertilization (IVF) may be an...
Blog, Your Fertility
IUI procedure: What to expect
When a couple is facing infertility or a woman without a partner wants to get pregnant, there are di...
Blog, Your Fertility
Am I a candidate for mini IVF?
If you are struggling with infertility, you have probably asked your fertility specialist about many...
Blog, Medication Injection Teaching Videos, Mental Health & Resources, Your Fertility
5 tips for traveling with fertility medication
Just because you and your partner are undergoing fertility treatments doesn’t mean your lives ...
Blog, Fertility Financing, LGBTQ+, Your Fertility
How much does a surrogate cost in California?
If infertility has become a roadblock to starting a family, you can find comfort in knowing that you...
Blog, Fertility Financing, Your Fertility
Average cost of fertility treatment
Infertility affects roughly 10% of women in the U.S. alone, which means that for some, choosing fert...
Blog, Your Fertility
Fertility problems after cesarean
The majority of women should have no problem getting pregnant after having a cesarean compared to ot...
Blog, Your Fertility
Advantages and disadvantages of intrauterine insemination
For many people, the first treatment that comes to mind when they think of fertility care is in vitr...
Blog, Your Fertility
Extraordinary success for patients under 40 with minimal stimulation IVF
Minimal stimulation IVF, referred to often as, “Mini IVF”, “Soft IVF”, or “Micro IVF,” is a relative...
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You don’t have to navigate this alone
Whether you’re just beginning or have been on this journey for some time, we’re here to walk with you with expertise, compassion, and unwavering support. At Laurel Fertility Care, you’re more than a patient—you’re family. Let’s take the next step—together.