Why IVF and Fertility Technology Are Becoming Major Inequality Issues with Professor Leonard M. Lopoo.

Send us Fan MailAccess to fertility care is changing rapidly, but who gets access to these technologies is a growing concern. On this episode of Ask the Doulas, we speak with Professor Leonard M. Lopoo, author of Wanting Children, about the intersection of fertility, technology, economics, and inequality.We explore how IVF and other reproductive technologies are increasingly shaping who can become a parent, why access is far from equal, and how income, race, geography, insurance coverage, and social policies can influence fertility outcomes. Professor Lopoo also shares insights from his research on Americans' changing attitudes and experiences around having children.This thoughtful conversation looks beyond the technology itself to ask a bigger question: What happens when the ability to build a family depends on who can afford the opportunity?If you are navigating fertility treatment, considering your options, or interested in the larger social and economic forces shaping parenthood today, this episode offers an important perspective on the future of family building.Subscribe to our newsletter, check out our birth and baby book, and see more about our doula services & online courses below:https://linktr.ee/goldcoastdoulasAsk the Doulas is a pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting podcast for expecting families, new parents, and birth and baby professionals. Hosted by Kristin Revere and Alyssa Veneklase of Gold Coast Doulas, the podcast features conversations with doulas, childbirth educators, lactation consultants, sleep consultants, newborn care specialists, fertility experts, and perinatal mental health professionals. Ask the Doulas is designed for both parents and professionals looking for trusted guidance, continuing education, and real-world strategies.