Here’s How to Afford IVF as a Solo Parent

In an ideal world, life provides exactly what we want when we want it. But quite often, as we all know, that’s not how things work out. Life doesn’t always go according to plan, and that may be especially true of any plans we make to have children.

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For a variety of reasons, an increasing number of women are choosing to build families on their own, without a partner. Single women are pursuing motherhood on their own terms—and in some cases, going through the IVF process to do so.

Given that the average cost of each IVF cycle in the United States is anywhere from $12,000 to $17,000, according to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, undergoing IVF as a dual income household is daunting enough. And often, it can take multiple IVF cycles to successfully become pregnant.

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Shouldering this outsized financial burden on a single income can be intimidating and even downright discouraging. The good news is there are options available to help pay for IVF and fulfill the desire to become a mom even as a single woman. Here’s a closer look at some of the options available to make the IVF process more affordable.

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The cost of IVF can be daunting, particularly as a single parent. The good news is there are more options than ever to help fund treatment.


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