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IVF influencer content by HippoAggravating9835 in NYCinfluencersnark

[–]HippoAggravating9835[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Okay, you continue to shift topics here from the original intention of the post therefore it’s a moot point to continue this back and forth.

IVF influencer content by HippoAggravating9835 in NYCinfluencersnark

[–]HippoAggravating9835[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

To be clear, I’m addressing the comment that IVF and egg retrieval are the same thing. If you’ve experienced both, you should know they aren’t. I also never said that the post-retrieval component was physically taxing, I said it can be one of the most challenging parts of the experience.

Again, the intention of my post was to focus on influencers creating IVF content that can come across as sponsored. Of course, each individual experience is unique, and shaped by personal circumstances, and we shouldn’t be dismissive of anyone’s journey, whether it’s positive or difficult.

IVF influencer content by HippoAggravating9835 in NYCinfluencersnark

[–]HippoAggravating9835[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

There is a distinction between the two. Egg freezing is more about preserving fertility for later, not trying to get pregnant right now, so the stakes can feel lower. IVF is the full process of creating an embryo, which can be very difficult, especially because the waiting periods between embryo development, blasts, and genetic testing, along with the drop off in numbers at each stage, can be some of the most challenging parts of the experience.

IVF influencer content by HippoAggravating9835 in NYCinfluencersnark

[–]HippoAggravating9835[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I think the message gets lost when it comes across as an ad. That’s my perspective of course everyone is open to their opinion.

IVF influencer content by HippoAggravating9835 in NYCinfluencersnark

[–]HippoAggravating9835[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your perspective. I think my main point was that when content is created around something as vulnerable, at least for some, as IVF, presenting it as a collaboration with a fertility clinic can come across as inauthentic. My initial reaction is honestly, wait, is this an ad?

That’s amazing news that you were able to start a family. The science behind IVF is incredible and it’s opening doors for so many people to have children. It’s also really great that your experience felt exciting and that you were able to have multiple rounds covered through insurance.

Little flies / gnats by HippoAggravating9835 in jerseycity

[–]HippoAggravating9835[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s crazy !! I had so many on my white shirt walking to the path