Fighting to Protect IVF with Barbara Collura, Head of RESOLVE, Part 2

Written By Lora Shahine, MD

Who should have the power to decide on your future fertility options? What becomes of frozen gametes and embryos in this new, post-Roe political climate? And if you are ready to get involved, how do you actually advocate for reproductive rights? 

This is part 2 of Dr. Lora Shahine’s discussion with Barbara Collura, President and CEO of RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association. In this part of the discussion, Dr. Shahine and Barbara talk about the threats to IVF, access to fertility care, and effective ways to advocate for reproductive rights. 

You’ll finish this episode more informed and ready to take action with one, two, or all three of the action steps Barbara provides. 

In this episode you’ll hear:

[1:15] Review of part one & overview of part two

[2:30] RESOLVE’s purpose and mission

[3:54] The history of a threat to IVF

[7:25] Access to fertility care

[12:06] Advocacy for reproductive rights: Spotlighting Alabama

[17:21] Reproductive rights

[23:59] Next steps to make a difference; including federal protection for IVF

[28:11] Three actionable steps

Resources mentioned: 

resolve.org

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Lora Shahine, MD

Dr. Lora Shahine, reproductive endocrinologist at Pacific NW Fertility and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, completed her residency in OBGYN at the University of California in San Francisco and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at Stanford University. She is dedicated to educating and advocating for increased awareness of infertility, miscarriage, and the impact on environmental toxins on health through an active social media presence, teaching, clinical research, and authoring multiple blogs and books including best selling, ‘Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss.’

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