A journey to parenthood is a personal one. There are so many avenues that many be taken in the road to parenthood, and there is value in highlighting the ones our team at the Center for Advanced Reproductive Services (CARS) has gotten the honor of witnessing.
Among our stories of hope is Julia and Lisa. Their experience, originally shared in an uplifting video interview, now comes alive here, inviting you into a powerful narrative of love, resilience, and new beginnings.
Selecting an LGBTQ-friendly fertility clinic plays a significant role in building a family. Julia and Lisa understood early that this choice would define their parenthood experience. After Julia’s advocacy work alongside fertility specialists to expand insurance coverage, it felt natural to seek care from professionals equally committed to inclusive healthcare.
At a fertility clinic that champions LGBTQ+ patient advocacy, Julia and Lisa benefited from affirming, personalized interactions. They were expertly explained their treatment options by Dr. DiLuigi in a welcoming environment that celebrated their identities and their path.
Julia and Lisa embraced intrauterine insemination (IUI) treatments, turning their dream of becoming parents into a joyful reality. The couple appreciated how Dr. DiLuigi meticulously guided them through the intricacies of fertility care. Her detailed explanations and proactive communication helped them feel at ease from the initial consultation through each IUI cycle.
The best fertility clinics do more than treat symptoms; they affirm identities, honor diverse backgrounds, and celebrate each path to parenthood. For Lisa and Julia Famularo, that made all the difference.
Our fertility specialists respected their relationship and always made sure their family structure was recognized. In Julia’s words, “it made an impression to work with people who are also advocating for your care to be provided and covered.”
Inclusive fertility care is baked into every detail of our practices, from gender-inclusive intake forms to counseling that acknowledges a spectrum of identities. CARS earned its spot as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Builder in the 2024 Healthcare Equality Index, a recognition only given to organizations setting the standard for safe and affirming care.
Working with a center that actively advocates for equitable healthcare policies ensures every family, particularly LGBTQ+ couples, receives the comprehensive care they deserve.
Building a family requires both compassion and scientific expertise. Clinics that specialize in LGBTQ+ fertility care bring together experienced reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists, and lab technicians who know this work inside out.
Intrauterine insemination is often chosen for its simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and higher success rates for LGBTQ+ families who might have fewer fertility hurdles. However, in cases where lesbian couples are looking to involve both partners’ eggs or are struggling to conceive through IUI treatment, in vitro fertilization, or IVF, may be recommended.
For Julia and Lisa, personalized support was key to their successful outcome. Our center’s fertility team ensured the process was thoughtfully explained, with treatment strategies individualized to their unique needs and wishes. Board-certified specialists and highly trained lab professionals collaborate on every case, using state-of-the-art technology to give families their best shot.
Julia and Lisa’s experience shows what happens when care is truly affirming, and results speak for themselves. If you’re curious about your own path to parenthood, reach out to the team at CARS. They’ll answer your questions, talk through options, and help you set up your first appointment.
Here, you’ll find a team dedicated to helping all kinds of families walk the journey to parenthood. If you have a story to share, we’d love to hear it!