A recent IRS Letter Ruling (202518023, May 2025) clarifies medical expense deductions under Sec. 213, approving unreimbursed IVF costs while denying those for surrogacy. As reported in The Tax Adviser (November 2025), this guidance helps Intended Parents navigate tax implications amid rising fertility costs. Under Sec. 213, taxpayers can deduct...
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Jordana Abraham’s Surrogacy Journey Inspires with Conceptual Options
Influencer and Betches co-founder, Jordana Abraham, is expecting two daughters—one through her own pregnancy and one via surrogacy, due just 12 days apart. Her story captures the emotional resilience of family-building. Shared on her Baby Steps podcast (October 23, 2025, People), Abraham’s journey through four years of fertility struggles, including...
Inspiring Surrogacy Success Stories: Real Families, Real Miracles with Conceptual Options
Surrogacy success stories remind us that love, resilience, and compassion can turn dreams into reality. At Conceptual Options, we've witnessed countless families grow through surrogacy since 1999, and these tales from around the world echo the joy we help create every day. With the social stigma behind surrogacy waning, let's...
Trump’s IVF Executive Order: A Milestone for Family-Building
On February 18, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order titled "Expanding Access to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)," marking a significant step toward making fertility treatments more accessible and affordable for American families. This order directs the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy to submit policy recommendations...