Infertility impacts many Servicemembers and their spouses. Not only does it impact there life and marriage it has financial impacts as well. I'm bringing in a subject matter expert to learn more about the finances of infertility and ways you can get financial help.

My guest today is Laura Coleman. She is a Tennessee-based Accredited Financial Counselor who helps couples prepare financially for fertility and adoption. She shares a lot of great resources and tips in our discussion.

In this episode:

• Laura’s personal experience with adoption and infertility
• The average costs of infertility and adoption
• Costs of IUI vs. natural cycle IVF vs IVF
• The myths and benefits of Foster Care
• Fundraising for fertility treatment costs
• Upfront costs
• Infertility and Adoption grants
• Common mistakes in the process
• Marriage stress from infertility and how to cope
• What to do when you have debt
• What Tricare and the VA cover

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