Asking for fertility benefits can feel personal, but you are far from alone. Many employers have added or expanded coverage directly in response to employee requests, including from LGBTQ+ employees and allies advocating for more inclusive policies.

Fertility benefits have made headlines in recent years with more and more companies offering financial support to assist their employees with family building. Fertility care is reproductive care that involves treatments like egg freezing, and in vitro fertilization (IVF). They may include family-building programs like gestational surrogacy and adoption – but they don’t always, and when they do, the dollar amount is often much less than the services designed for heterosexual couples.

We understand that the political landscape is uncertain, and some changes may cause concerns, particularly for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking fertility care. Kindbody is closely monitoring the regulatory landscape and we are fully prepared to swiftly assist our LGBTQ+ patients so there will be no delay or disruption in care whatever the legislative environment.

This year, Pride Month means even more to us at Kindbody, especially as we witness a reversal of access and rights to care for many LGBTQIA+ members of our community. […]

Q: How can LGBTQ+ couples prepare for the process of starting a family? A:  There are many paths to parenthood, but the first step in your journey starts with knowing […]

June is a special time for the LGBTQ+ community — a month of celebration, reflection, and education. Here at Kindbody, we embrace community, diversity, and inclusion. We understand that the […]

1) In a few sentences, please tell us about your own fertility journey… At this point in my life I wasn’t expecting to decide to have a baby by myself. […]

The desire to have children is universal, no matter if an individual is non-binary, trans or cis-gender. However, family building in the LBGTQ community usually requires more thought and planning. And gender-affirming therapies can impact future reproduction, so it is important to know about options before starting treatment.

It is never a bad idea to bring awareness to our internal lives, an effort that should be routine, but rarely is in our fast paced culture.

As an OB/GYN in NYC for over 10 years, one of the most common inquiries women have is about their fertility. Questions like: How do I know if I am […]