Let’s be clear—I’m not a Trump supporter. But credit where it’s due: expanding access to IVF is a major step forward. For many of us, pregnancy isn’t just about “trying harder” or “waiting for the right time.” It’s a medical challenge, full of hurdles that make natural conception impossible or incredibly risky.
In my case, my body never followed the traditional roadmap for pregnancy. Now, at 37, things are even more complicated. Would it have been easier at 22? Maybe—but my body was different then. And even back then, my path to motherhood wasn’t guaranteed. After my myomectomy, my body has already endured so much. If I were to carry a pregnancy now, it wouldn’t be simple—it would involve IVF, donor eggs, embryo placement, hormone therapy, constant monitoring, and a high-risk delivery. And even then, there would be no guarantees.
That’s why making IVF more accessible matters. It’s not just for those struggling with infertility—it’s for people like me, for women with complex medical conditions, for those who simply want the option to try. Because in this country, having a baby isn’t just a personal choice—it’s a financial one. And if the cost of healthcare determines who gets to start a family, then expanding fertility treatments is a step toward true reproductive equity.
Of course, it’s deeply ironic. The same party that fights to restrict abortion access is now making it easier for women to have children. The contradiction is glaring. But regardless of the politics, this policy has real-life impact.
I still don’t know what my path to motherhood will look like, or if pregnancy is even the route I want to take. But for the first time, it feels like I actually have a choice. And at the end of the day, having the right to choose is what freedom is all about.
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