Maven Clinic

When it comes to reproductive health, fertility journeys, and parenthood, the impact on employees’ emotional health can be staggering: 🧠 65% of women say infertility treatment was more stressful than getting laid off 🧠 68% of women with menopausal symptoms say their stress level has increased 🧠 75% of working parents experience stress and anxiety due to their work-life balance HR leaders have a unique opportunity to go beyond the basics to improve mental health in the workplace. Learn more about the role reproductive health benefits can play: https://bit.ly/4bq8vMz

According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, 86% of women don’t receive preconception care—leading to unnecessary fertility treatments and complications. When you’re trying to conceive, getting the right care at the right time is crucial. That’s where Maven’s landmark TTC Coaching service comes in to play. We’re bringing the proven benefits of health coaching to fertility care, providing members with personalized support and options, and helping employees start their family-building journey on the right foot. It’s time for the next generation of fertility benefits. Learn more about how Maven can support your goals and your employees: https://bit.ly/4ckxhPo

Women going through menopause make up one of the largest segments of the global workforce, yet they're one of the populations least supported by status-quo healthcare. Nearly 3 in 4 women who seek help for their symptoms go untreated, leading to more than $150 billion in global productivity losses annually. Last week, our founder & CEO Kate Ryder joined Scarlet Fu and Romaine Bostick, CFA on Bloomberg News to discuss the latest trends in employer menopause benefits, why menopause is a health equity issue, and the need for comprehensive support during this stage of life. Watch the full clip here: https://lnkd.in/gCqiSbfv

"At some point trying becomes aching, becomes longing, becomes praying, and in some ways, is the ultimate act of faith. Maybe hope is the best word. It often is, because hope still comes with doubt. I'm just hoping that their hope does not run out.” In case you missed his viral Instagram post this week, we love this poem from World Poetry Slam Champ Harry Baker (@harrybakerpoet), which beautifully and honestly captures the emotions that so many experience on the fertility journey. If you're currently trying, or if you know someone who's trying, take a few minutes to watch this video—you won't regret it. 💚 (shared with permission from Harry Baker)

When Nancy, an employee at a leading financial services company, began experiencing menopause symptoms last year, she found herself overwhelmed and uncertain about what to expect—until she found out she had access to Maven through her employer. Nancy wasn't alone in this feeling. Menopause is more than a personal challenge—it’s a significant workplace issue. Global productivity losses due to menopause exceed $150 billion annually, and approximately 20% of menopausal employees in the U.S. have considered leaving their jobs due to severe symptoms. At Maven, we understand the impact menopause has on both employees and employers. Our comprehensive support helps women like Nancy manage their symptoms, stay focused, and thrive in their careers. Read Nancy’s story on our blog and learn how Maven can help you support your workforce with care and dignity during this transitional life stage: https://bit.ly/3KW1Gre

Not all benefits packages are created equal: fewer than 50% of employers who offer fertility benefits provide adoption benefits, and only 10% provide surrogacy benefits, creating barriers for LGBTQIA employees on their family-building journeys. Maven Chief Growth Officer William Porteous shared his surrogacy journey to highlight this gap in benefits coverage in a CNBC article—because all employees should have access to the family-building support they need, no matter what their path to parenthood looks like. Read the full article here: https://cnb.cx/3REi8jt

Did you know that 1 in 35 children in the U.S. are adopted–and that LGBTQIA families are 4x more likely to raise adopted children compared to heterosexual couples? Employees need more support when starting and raising a family, and that includes adoption. When people leaders understand the adoption landscape, common roadblocks aspiring parents face, and how to best navigate barriers to care, they can create inclusive workplaces for employees on the adoption journey. Are you considering offering support for adoption? Here’s a checklist of of benefits your organization may want to include as part of your adoption program. Learn more on our blog: https://bit.ly/3REXrEh #Pride #EmployeeBenefits

The Maven team is on the ground at #SHRM24 in Chicago! Stop by our booth #1544 to find out how you can support your teams with equitable, high-quality benefits that cover the entire family-building journey—while lowering costs and improving health outcomes. Book an in-person demo here: https://bit.ly/45EBnPV

Imagine being at the center of a debate before your first breath. That’s the story of Elizabeth Carr, the first American born via in vitro fertilization (IVF), who has been defending the technology that made her life possible since 1981. Now, with IVF once again in the spotlight, in the latest issue of the Preprint our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Neel Shah explores why in 2024 we’re grappling with so many of the same questions about IVF as we did 40 years ago, and what we can expect in the future. Stay tuned: this is a two-part series, with the next issue diving into the realities of embryology labs and the rules that should guide them. Read and subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/eJ2MXpvF

“Accessing care outside of 9-5 is hard. We want to provide people with access to providers regardless of where they are, what day of the week it is, what time of day it is—we want them to feel cared for and get their questions answered in real time.” —Isha Vij, VP of Growth, Maven Clinic   Our VP of Growth Isha recently joined host Ed “Flash” Ferenc on America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss helping individuals in unions across the U.S. receive better care for fertility, family building, and women’s health—while improving access to care and driving down costs for union members. Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/3RwEMKN