Henrico mother, doula concerned about the future of IVF
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A Henrico mother is expressing her concerns over the future of in vitro fertilization (IVF) after Senate Republicans struck down a piece of legislation meant to protect it, and other fertility treatments, nationwide.
Alison Hicks, who has a background in public health and owns Baby Dust Doula Services, said she tried every treatment imaginable before considering IVF.
"As difficult as it is, we were so hopeful that we would finally have an answer, we would finally have an ending, and we were one of the lucky ones who did," Hicks said. IVF treatment brought her a daughter.
In her work as a doula, she said she has seen other mothers struggling with constant testing and doctor appointments from IVF.
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