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As a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist, I care for hundreds of pregnancies achieved through in vitro fertilization (IVF). One of the most common challenges I hear from my patients is the financial burden of IVF. In my own practice, I have heard stories over an over again in last 20 years when many couples have had to sell their homes, take out second mortgages, or drain their savings just to afford IVF treatment so they can have a baby. Here are some facts above IVF. ▶️ While obstetric care during pregnancy is covered by most insurance plans, IVF which can cost up to $40,000 in metropolitan areas is often not. This is a significant barrier for many young families hoping to have a baby when they are trying to manage cost of living and starting a family. ▶️ One in ten women now starts their family after age 35, when fertility naturally declines. With more women delaying childbearing, infertility is becoming increasingly common and so is the need for IVF. ▶️ Couples with genetic conditions such as spinal muscular atrophy, sickle cell disease, or cystic fibrosis - where the risk of having an affected baby is 1 in 4, if both parents are carriers. IVF with preimplantation genetic analysis (biopsy of embryonic cells) can prevent these devastating conditions, giving families the chance to have a healthy child. The ability to build a family should not be limited by financial hardship. Expanding insurance coverage for IVF is essential, not only for those struggling with infertility but also for couples facing serious genetic risks. It’s time to make IVF more accessible and affordable for those who need it. Ekom Consulting #IVF #InfertilityAwareness #MaternalFetalMedicine #ReproductiveHealth #GeneticTesting #HealthcareAccess

Warm holiday wishes from our team! As we reflect on an incredible year, we’re filled with gratitude for the hard work and dedication of our amazing team! Looking forward to even greater things in the year ahead! Wishing everyone a joyful and restful holiday season with your loved ones. #Teamwork #HolidaySeason #Gratitude #OfficeDinner #CompanyCulture #StrongerTogether #HappyHolidays

Almost two decades of treating women at their bedside, I’ve learned one undeniable truth: women are capable of anything and everything. While we’ve made strides in many areas, the fields where we must continue to excel and establish ourselves are business and sports. Last week, I had an amazing experience in a wonderfully supportive environment. My sincere thanks to U.S. Small Business Administration and Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) for championing ChallengeHER. I had the honor of meeting and learning from some of the most resilient women in business. A special thank you to all the VA OSDBU delegates for generously sharing your wealth of knowledge and for your commitment to support Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). Ekom Consulting #WOSB #WomenInBusiness #Leadership #DiversityAndInclusion #SBA #ChallengeHER #WomenEmpowerment

Neonates who are born small for gestation age and fetuses who was effected by fetal growth restriction in utero are at increase risk for obesity later in life. Obesity is a complex disease, its not all about eating less and working out, It is a metabolic disorder. Healthy balanced should be available to every child!

NIH is awarding $5.4 million in first-year funding to establish a new program that will analyze and improve how genomic information is integrated into patient care. Present in many hospitals across the U.S., learning health systems are a type of clinical practice that bridges research and patient care. These systems use a variety of methods to continually analyze patient data. Clinicians then use the results of those analyses to refine practices and improve future care. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3zFR65z #genomics #data #research #science #NIH

Ekom Consulting had the opportunity to attend the BioHealth Capital Region Forum and investment conference. Great to meet scientists/innovators from the region and learn about advancements and therapies that are set to transform clinical practice and improve lives. #ResearchandDevelopment #FutureofHealth #Advancingcare #wellness #obesity #Womenshealth

Congratulations Ekom Consulting!

We're thrilled to share that Ekom consulting LLC has officially received our Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certification from U.S. Small Business Administration. Being a female physician owned company, this certification reinforces our commitment to excellence, diversity, and empowering women in business.

NIH researchers found that nerve cells in an area deep in the primate brain rapidly distinguished faces from other objects, even in peripheral vision. The findings could have implications for conditions like autism, where face recognition is often impaired from early childhood. https://bit.ly/4cmghHW #brain #BrainResearch #NerveCells #FaceRecognition #science #ScienceResearch #news #NIH