Cofertility

🎤 Our Co-Founder and CEO, Lauren Makler, joined Sammi Tannor Cohen on the Social Currency™ podcast to share how her own fertility journey sparked the idea for Cofertility, exposing her to the transactional nature of traditional egg donation and the life changing empowerment that came from having frozen donated eggs that allowed her to pursue life on her own terms. ✨ “I got to live my life with the gift of frozen eggs. I got to make decisions about my career without worrying about my biological clock. I got to make decisions about my relationship without worrying about my biological clock. The minute I gave birth, I had this deep knowing that I needed to build something in this space... that there should be something different happening in the world of egg donation.” In this conversation, Lauren unpacks the story behind Cofertility, why egg freezing shouldn’t be a luxury, and how our Split program is helping people take control of their timelines. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gxredVgP Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g4iafnKx YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gGce55iH

REMINDER that fertility testing is a powerful way to better understand your body and take control of your reproductive future, but it’s not a total catch all. What you can test: Ovarian reserve – via AMH or antral follicle count (AFC) Hormone levels – including FSH, LH, estradiol, and more Fallopian tube openness – with an HSG test What you can’t test (yet): Egg quality – there’s currently no reliable test How long you’ll be fertile – hormone levels can’t predict this Whether you’ll conceive naturally – these tests don’t give a yes/no answer If you’re in your 20s or early 30s and thinking about egg freezing, understanding what tests can tell you early on can help you build a plan that works best for you down the line. Cofertility Medical Advisor Dr. Meera Shah breaks it all down, here: https://lnkd.in/eWz3_8bN

🗞️ In case you haven’t seen, our Co-Founder and CEO Lauren Makler was featured in Healthcare Brew sharing more about what we care about most: reimagining egg donation in a way that’s more equitable, transparent, and human! "I really wanted to do something about access, and then at the same time, I felt intended parents deserved more options and deserved options that felt more in alignment with the way they wanted to grow their family,” Our Split Program is reshaping how people build families, making it possible for donors to freeze their eggs for free, while helping intended parents access donor eggs from people who are thoughtfully and compassionately showing up. 📢 Thank you to all the donors, intended parents, and partners who are part of this movement! 📰Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eTMMnwit

Meet our Member Advocate of the Month: Rachel Steiner 🌟⁠ As Cofertility’s very first Member Advocate, Rachel brings deep experience from years spent at fertility clinics, along with a huge heart for helping both intended parents and egg donors feel supported every step of the way. Her empathy, dedication, and unmatched knowledge make her a rock for our members as they navigate their unique paths. 🤍 What’s the most rewarding part of supporting members through their family-building process? For me, building relationships and being a steady, supportive presence throughout our members' fertility journeys is the most rewarding part of the family-building process. Intended parents and Split Members interact with many different people along the way, and I take pride in being a consistent, reliable source of support they can count on. 💡 What’s one thing you wish more people knew about egg donation? I wish more people knew that there is a great deal of care, intention, and planning that goes into this process. At Cofertility, we spend a lot of time talking with both intended parents and Split Members - not just about the logistics, but about the impact this journey may have on everyone involved, including the future child. These conversations are thoughtful and nuanced because we want everyone to feel informed, supported, and aligned every step of the way. Get to know more about Rachel and her incredible work here: https://lnkd.in/ehzqfVuE

The number of people seeking fertility treatments is rising fast. But funding for reproductive health research? It’s barely moving.⁠ ⁠ This is just one part of why #EqualResearchDay exists. It wasn’t until 1993 that women and people with vaginas were even required to be included in U.S. clinical research. And the ripple effects of that exclusion are still felt today:⁠ ⁠ 📉Underfunded fertility science.⁠ 📚Gaps in reproductive health knowledge.⁠ ⏳Delayed progress, for all of us.⁠ ⁠ Let’s change that.⁠

The number one thing people ask after they learn about Cofertility is what made me want to build it. It's hard to encapsulate it in 90 seconds, but I did my best :) I'm going to capture more of my founding journey on here and Instagram- follow me at the link below to join me!

👀 Searching for your next meaningful role? We’re #hiring in tech, marketing, ops & more! If you're mission driven, collaborative, and ready to reshape the future of family building, we’d love to hear from you on our search for the following: 💻 Head of Engineering (remote) 📊 Head of Finance (remote) 📣 Marketing Manager, Intended Parents (remote) 👩👧 Member Experience Manager / Member Advocate (remote) 🧬 Cycle Coordination Manager (NJ – hybrid) Interested? Know someone who’d be a great fit? Explore the details of our openings + apply here: https://lnkd.in/e6k7ebb8

📢 We are SO excited to introduce ✨ SIX incredible additions to the Cofertility crew who have joined us over the past few weeks, each bringing unique experience, passion, and alignment with our mission to make fertility care more accessible and empowering! Say hello to… 💫 Anna W. joining us as a Clinical Operations Specialist. As a registered nurse with experience in labor & delivery and IVF coordination, Anna is especially passionate about fertility preservation and LGBTQ+ family building. 💫 Addison Hagarty, our new Freeze by Co Marketing Manager. She’s a mission driven marketer with a breadth of experience in women’s health startups and an immense passion for destigmatizing reproductive healthcare. 💫 Allison Cvitanovic is joining us as a Member Experience Manager. She has a strong background in third-party reproduction and supporting intended parents, egg donors, and surrogates throughout their treatment cycles. She’s committed to helping members feel informed and supported through their journeys. 💫 Sarah W. our newest Clinical Operations Specialist, brings a dual perspective as both an embryologist and IVF coordinator. She’s passionate about making fertility care accessible and compassionate. 💫 Katie Lee Hornberger, joining as our Genetic Counseling Advisor, is a board-certified genetic counselor with 10+ years in reproductive genetics, and a former fertility patient herself. She’s a powerful advocate for transparency, education, and community driven care. 💫 Michele R., our newest Financial Advisor, brings deep financial expertise from Disney and startup life, plus a personal connection to our mission. As a proud mom of two, she’s passionate about helping others build the families of their dreams. We’re so lucky to have them. Let’s give Anna, Addison, Allie, Sarah, Katie, and Michele a warm welcome! 💜 https://lnkd.in/gfWmcdEQ

Happy Saturday from #ACOG2025! Come see us at booth 1743 to learn how Cofertility is making egg freezing more accessible—offering your patients flexible, affordable options to plan for the future

📢 New egg freezing data just dropped! According to the latest SART National Summary Report, egg freezing cycles in the U.S. jumped 39.2% year-over-year in 2023, nearing 40,000 cycles total. That’s the biggest YoY jump we've seen from this source to date. This stat alone is a powerful signal that more people are taking ownership of their reproductive timelines, and the conversation around fertility is evolving fast. Here at Cofertility, we’re not surprised to see this surge. But we are excited for what it represents: greater awareness, improved access, and a cultural shift that puts fertility education and empowerment front and center. 📊 Source: SART 2023 Report