AllPaths Family Building

Staying silent is no longer an option. 🚫   When we raise our voices, we have the power to move mountains—both in our personal lives and in the world around us.   This year, we’re encouraging you to find your voice. 🧡 Whether it’s advocating for access to family-building and reproductive care or sharing your personal story, your voice has the power to create connection, inspire change, and make an impact.   By speaking up, you can help others feel less alone and foster a sense of community that uplifts us all.   As January marks the start of legislative sessions, we’re launching our 2025 advocacy efforts with a key focus: Vermont remains the only state in New England without a fertility insurance law—a gap we’re determined to address.   If you’d like to join us in New England or advocate on the Federal level, email us at admin@allpathsfb.org or visit our website.   We’re also welcoming blog and article submissions from members of the family-building community. If you have a story to share, we’d love to hear from you!   Let’s make 2025 the year we use our voices to drive real change. Together, we can ensure no one feels alone on their family-building journey. 🧡   #infertilitysupport #familybuildingjourney #advocacy #fertilityawareness #reproductivecare #youarenotalone #infertilitycommunity #fertilityadvocacy #useyourvoice #vermontfertilitylaw #fertilityinsurance #infertilityjourney #familybuildingcommunity

Everyone deserves a family. 🧡 In this episode, we sit down with Janene Oleaga, a family formation attorney and reproductive rights advocate who isn’t just helping families navigate the legal side of building their family- she’s changing laws to protect them. Janene shares how her clients joined her in advocating for Maine’s Confirmatory Adoption Bill, courageously sharing their stories to push for change. And because of their efforts, the law has changed- ensuring that families for generations to come will have their legal parentage protected. Hearing Janene talk about the power of real-time change is nothing short of inspiring. If you're navigating your own family building journey or want to hear how advocacy can truly make a difference, this episode is for you! 🎧 Tune in now: https://lnkd.in/eGXg736v OR stream wherever you get your podcasts!  #YouAreNotAlone #FamilyBuilding #InfertilitySupport #SurrogacyJourney #AdoptionSupport #ReproductiveRights #ParenthoodJourney #LGBTQFamily #AdvocacyMatters

No matter what path you're on, the family-building journey can bring stress and emotional ups and downs. In this video, mindfulness coach and AllPaths support group leader Carissa Spada shares practical strategies to help you stay grounded, manage stress, and support your mental health. If you’re looking to go deeper into utilizing mindfulness practices to support you during your family building journey, you can join Carissa each month in our free, virtual Mindfulness During Family Building support group. Watch now and start building your mindfulness practice. 👇🔗

No toxic positivity. Just reality. Sometimes life sucks and we're sorry if you're experiencing it right now. 🧡 #ivfgotthis #1in8 #infertilitysucks #infertilitywarrior #infertilitycommunity #ivfsuccess #infertilityjourney #fertilityawareness #ttcjourney #ivfjourney #infertile #secondaryinfertility #surrogacy #ttcaftermiscarriage #pregnancyloss #ivfstrong

"I watch my blood pressure drop, my heart race, and clots pour from my body. As an ER nurse, I know what this means—I need an emergency blood transfusion to survive and continue my fight to become a mother."   No one should have to struggle this hard for the medical care they need—especially when it comes to building a family. Yet, in Vermont, a lack of fertility insurance coverage forces families to bear overwhelming financial and emotional burdens.   In this heartfelt guest post, ER nurse Maggie Husbands shares her experience navigating infertility, loss, and a life-threatening emergency—all while being denied the coverage she needs.   It's time for change. Read Maggie’s story and learn how you can help advocate for fertility insurance in Vermont.   👇 Read more...

Building a family isn’t always straightforward- it can come with legal barriers and the need for some serious planning! In this episode of the AllPaths Podcast, we’re talking with Janene Oleaga, a Family Formation Attorney & Reproductive Rights Advocate about the legal side of family building. She shares about the urgency of protecting parental rights, and why advocacy is so important for those growing their families through assisted reproduction, surrogacy, adoption, or donation. In this episode, you'll hear about: 🔸 Why birth certificates alone aren’t enough to protect LGBTQ+ and non-traditional families 🔸 How new laws are threatening reproductive rights—and what you can do to prepare 🔸 The power of advocacy and how sharing your story can create real change 🔸 Why "we don’t panic, we plan" should be your new motto when it comes to family-building security If you’re navigating infertility, surrogacy, adoption, or LGBTQ+ family-building, this episode is for you. 🎧 Visit https://lnkd.in/eMmmU7NC to listen now or stream wherever you get your podcasts! What’s the biggest legal or advocacy challenge you’ve faced in your family-building journey? ⬇️ #lgbtqfamilies #lgbtqfamilybuilding #lgbtqparents #lgbtqsupport #parentage #surrogacysupport #surrogacycommunity #adoptionjourney #adoptionsupport #adoptioncommunity #hopingtoadopt #waitingtoadopt #infertility

Starting your fertility journey can feel overwhelming, but understanding what to expect during your evaluation can make the process more manageable. Your fertility workup begins with your medical history and includes key tests to assess ovarian reserve, sperm health, uterine and Fallopian tube function, hormone levels, and preconception health. In this video, Dr. Jessica Ryniec from CCRM Fertility Boston breaks down each step of the evaluation, explaining what these tests measure and how to prepare for them. If you’re preparing for your first fertility workup or just curious about the process, this video is for you. Watch now to learn more! 👇🔗

Come #findyourpeople in a free, virtual support group. 🧡 Click the link below learn more and register for one of the meetings we have this week.  https://lnkd.in/dPSYyGQv 👈🔗

Fertility treatment can take a toll on both your mind and body, but you don’t have to navigate the stress alone. From identifying your personal triggers to building a strong support network, there are steps you can take to ease the emotional burden and find moments of peace along the way.🧡 This blog explores seven ways to manage stress, including mindfulness techniques, physical wellness, and open communication with your partner. Take a deep breath—you’ve got this. Click to read more! 👇🔗

For military families like the Shues, the journey to parenthood comes with unique challenges. While stationed in Japan, Cody and Kristy turned to IVF after facing fertility struggles due to Cody’s exposure to toxic chemicals during his Navy service. Through IVF, they were able to have their first child, but when Cody’s military orders required relocation, they faced a heartbreaking dilemma: their remaining embryos- essential to their dream of growing their family- would be left halfway around the world. 💔   That’s where Cryoport Systems and the Military Family Building Coalition stepped in to help. Cryoport, a leader in cryogenic transport, specializes in safely and securely shipping reproductive materials. They utilize advanced technology to make sure precious cargo like the Shue's' embryos are always transported safely! In partnership with MFBC—a nonprofit dedicated to supporting military families in their family-building journeys—Cryoport safely transported the Shue's embryos across the globe to their new home.  “We are incredibly grateful,” said Cody. “Cryoport Systems’ generosity and expertise made it possible to bring our embryos home and continue building our family—a dream that once seemed out of reach.” To read more of this story, click the link below. https://lnkd.in/eMNUv4Ca