Pandemic-Related Surge in IVF Portends More Unused Embryo Custody Disputes  

The recent pandemic-related surge in in vitro fertilization will inevitably contribute to a growing number of legal disputes over the disposition of unused embryos. The best way to avoid what…

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New York Governor Cuomo Reverses Hospital COVID-19 Ban on Birth Partners

Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a directive over the weekend lifting a ban on visitors for pregnant women giving birth in New York State, reversing policies implemented by two large New York hospital systems in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, according to CNN.

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ASRM Advises Delaying Non-Urgent Fertility Treatment, New York Times Reports

In the midst of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, reproductive healthcare professionals are advised to avoid initiating non-urgent new fertility treatment, under new guidelines just issued by the American Society for…

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Is COVID-19 a Risk to Pregnancy, Surrogates and Newborns? NEW INFO

As the states of California and New York impose stringent shutdowns and concerns about travel restrictions and postponed procedures rise, intended parents and surrogates are also asking about potential health risks to pregnant surrogates and babies during the coronavirus disease COVID-19 pandemic. 

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New York Continues Push to End Surrogacy Ban as New States Enact Them

Governor Andrew Cuomo is standing by his commitment to eliminate the three-decade ban on commercial, or compensated, surrogacy in New York, one of two states in the nation that currently…

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Read more about the article RESOLVE ‘Night of Hope’ Celebrates Advocates for Infertility Treatment
Photo Booth Fun: Mindy Berkson of Newborn Advantage Surrogacy, Rich Vaughn of IFLG and Tommy Woelfel at RESOLVE Night of Hope 2019

RESOLVE ‘Night of Hope’ Celebrates Advocates for Infertility Treatment

I had the great pleasure Monday night, November 11, to attend the 2019 RESOLVE Night of Hope dinner in New York. The Night of Hope is the official awards gala…

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