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This week, we recognize Baby Loss Awareness Week—a time to open up the dialogue around pregnancy and baby loss, a heartbreaking reality that so many of us endure in silence. Up to 20-40% of pregnancies tragically end too soon, and 1 in 175 ends with the horror of stillbirth. With most forms of bereavement, we’re surrounded by love and support. Friends send cards, flowers, and drop off meals. We’re allowed to cry, to scream, to grieve. But after a “miscarriage” —a term that, as David Sable rightly points out, places the guilt and responsibility of baby loss squarely on women—many are met with phrases like, “At least you know you can get pregnant”. Imagine hearing that in any other context. “At least you got to have a son.” Let’s make space — in our hearts, our societies, our workplaces — to grieve with those mourning the child they placed so much hope and love onto.  #BLAW #BabyLossAwarenessWeek

Fertility care isn’t just about making babies—it’s about empowering people to take control of their future. It’s about giving them the freedom to live life at their own pace and build a family on their terms without the constant pressure of the ‘ticking clock.’ That’s why we’re so proud to announce the launch of our egg freezing plans, complete with Gaia’s signature care and outcome based pricing.  Want to learn more? Drop us a line or meet us at American Society for Reproductive Medicine - ASRM, booth number 316! #ASRM

Have you ever come across the term “uterus didelphys”? Often referred to as a “double uterus,” it’s a rare condition where a person is born with two uteruses. This week on the podcast, we speak to Monica Wunderman, who lives with this condition. Joining our host, Amber Izzo, Monica opens up about her extraordinary journey to parenthood so far. She shares all about how living with uterus didelphys has shaped her life, the major surgery she’s undergone, and the difficulties she’s encountered while navigating surrogacy. Her story is one of resilience and heartbreak, with unique challenges along the way. You don’t want to miss this incredible conversation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

Guess what? Gaia has just landed in 3 more states: Arizona, Oregon AND Georgia! We’re so excited to bring value-based fertility care to more people in the US — and we can’t wait to meet our new members and share in their journeys to make a family.

70%+ of millennials say that they would switch jobs for family building coverage. Last week, Gaia took the stage at the 26th Annual Health & Productivity Forum to make the case for why employers should be adding value-based family building care this year. Want to hear more? Reach out to sales@gaia.family.

There isn’t a day where IVF is not headline news, and for good reason. There’s growing recognition of the need to address the declining fertility rate in the US. The federal government recently announced that 2.8 million federal employees will be able to access upwards of $25,000 in fertility care coverage. And now, California has passed a new law requiring large-group health insurance plans to cover fertility treatments, benefiting 9 million Californians. This is great progress, but how do we bring this to life in a cost-efficient manner? The elephant in the room is that everyone’s current benefits, including the federal government’s, are still focused on funding treatment cycles, not the outcome. What families want is simple: a child. That’s why Value-Based Care is the future of fertility treatment. It’s a model that ensures families get what they need - without the financial risk falling entirely on providers or clinics. Shifting the focus to outcomes, not just procedures, is what will make fertility care work for everyone. 

When you’re embarking on one of the biggest journeys of your life, it’s the little things that matter. We know that our Members are often going through IVF in private. So it’s important to us to make sure we show them we’re here for them, from the very beginning. 🧡

Fertility benefits are changing: we’re introducing Value-Based Care. Instead of paying for fertility treatment without guaranteed outcomes, employers can now pay only for live births. We’re already making waves with this new approach. Here’s how: - It’s fair and it’s personalized. Every employee gets the right treatment for their own specific needs - no one-size-fits all solution. - It’s quality driven. When providers are paid based solely on outcomes, they’re incentivized to focus on the most effective and efficient care. In turn, saves you money and improves success rates.  - It lets employers maximize ROI. Successful treatment isn’t guaranteed. By paying for outcomes, not procedures, every dollar goes toward a positive outcome, reducing the overall cost per employee. Gaia pays for the journeys that don’t go to plan. - It’s transparent and comprehensive. Gaia covers everything from IVF to PGT testing, donor eggs, surrogacy, and adoption. Employees know exactly what’s included, and are fully supported throughout their journey. And you get: - Industry-leading support at every step (and an NPS over 90 to back it up). - Access to top clinics that prioritize quality care. - Full coverage for a variety of family-building paths, including egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption. - Gaia’s model is all about delivering real results, while making the process easier and more equitable for everyone. For better family-building benefits, Gaia is the only way.

Attending the 26th Annual IBI - The Conference Board Health and Productivity Forum in Chicago this week? Join Gaia’s Head of Sales, Ashley Ortega, as she outlines the importance of Value-Based Family Building benefits at the Vendor Showcase on Thursday, September 26th starting at 3:50 PM CT. https://lnkd.in/g6cchNg

"This is the solution I wish existed throughout my own journey." Our founder and CEO, Nader AlSalim spoke to Kristin Houser about the future of fertility, and how we're taking the risk out of ART. Read more in Gaia's latest feature in Freethink: https://lnkd.in/eFx4wQmT