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MILMO Show


Jul 22, 2019

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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