Patient Journeys
Fertility & family-building experiences and stories told from the voice of individual community members.
Melissa and Erica
Meet Melissa and Erica, two remarkable individuals who embarked on a transformative journey to parenthood under the care of Dr. Meredith Brower at Kindbody Los Angeles. Their story is a testament to hope, resilience, and the unwavering support of our dedicated team.
Ashley and Justin
Ashley and Justin faced the heartbreak of infertility and tubal disease. With expert guidance from Dr. MacKenzie Purdy, their journey took a hopeful turn. Leveraging employee benefits, they opted for IVF and Embryo Preimplantation Genetic Testing to make their dream of parenthood closer to reality.
Rahel & Karolyn
Embarking on a transformative journey to parenthood, Rahel and Karolyn found unwavering hope and support at Kindbody. Their inspiring narrative weaves through fertility challenges, a cancer diagnosis, reciprocal IVF, and the joyous arrival of baby. Rahel’s story shines as a beacon of resilience, informed decision-making, early detection, and the celebration of new possibilities in family-building.
Heaven and Ritta
Meet Heaven and Ritta, a Lesbian couple who faced a series of fertility obstacles, including fibroids and surgical complications that led to blocked fallopian tubes. In search of expert care, they discovered Kindbody and Dr. Nicole Browne. With the right medical guidance and support, they overcame these hurdles and successfully embarked on their journey to parenthood using IUI. Dive into their uplifting story to learn how Kindbody’s personalized approach helped turn their dream of a family into reality.
Greta and Andreas
After three years, two miscarriages, and a failed round of IVF at another clinic, Greta and Andreas turned to Kindbody in Minneapolis and found their match. The couple had struggled with combined factor infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss, but Kindbody’s empathetic approach and advanced treatment options—including IVF and Embryo Preimplantation Genetic Testing—offered a different kind of experience.
Margo and Andrew
Meet Margo and Andrew, a remarkable couple who turned to Kindbody’s Milwaukee clinic to find answers to their infertility challenges. Under the attentive care of Dr. Ellen Hayes, they embarked on a course of IUI treatments that not only transformed their medical journey but also their spirits. ‘It felt like going to a friend’s house for every appointment,’ says Margo, highlighting the warmth and understanding they received. While every story has its own unique ups and downs, Margo and Andrew found a sense of community and expertise that empowered them to keep hope alive.
Danielle and Marty
After being diagnosed with endometriosis, PCOS, and ovulatory dysfunction, Danielle faced years of challenges including IUI and IVF failures. A turning point came when her husband secured a job with infertility benefits, offering them a glimmer of hope. Guided by Dr. Amber Cooper, their path was fraught with setbacks and loss, but it also held moments of resilience and courage. After six emotional years, Danielle finally saw those two pink lines stay right where they were—leading to the birth of their miracle baby in August 2021.
Allison and John
Allison and John initially sought fertility treatments at another facility where they underwent IUI procedures. However, the couple found a significant enhancement in their healthcare experience upon moving to Vios/Kindbody clinic in St. Louis.
Keith and Megan
Meet Megan, a courageous Kindbody patient who faced the rollercoaster of infertility with unyielding resolve. Despite the hurdles of unexplained infertility, male factor conditions, and recurrent pregnancy loss, Megan never gave up hope. Thanks to the unwavering support of Dr. Aimee Seungdamrong and her ‘dream team’ at Kindbody, she explored various treatments from IUI and IVF to minimally invasive surgery and embryo testing.
Teona and Eugene
Meet Teona and Eugene, resilient Kindbody IVF patients who triumphed over the hardships of unexplained infertility, ovulatory disorders, and PCOS. Navigating their path to parenthood wasn’t a smooth journey, but finding the right care under Dr. MacKenzie Purdy at our St. Louis clinic made all the difference. Teona chose Dr. Purdy, who has firsthand experience with IVF, to guide her through the intricate process of embryo testing and in vitro fertilization.