Trusted Partners

Trusted Partners & External Resources in the Greater Chicago Area

At Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago (AFCC), we’re proud to offer expert fertility care—but we also recognize that your journey to parenthood may involve a broader circle of support. That’s why we’ve carefully curated a list of trusted local partners who share our commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care.

Whether you’re looking for mental health support, acupuncture, or nutrition guidance, these organizations can help complement your care and support your overall well-being.

Each partner listed here has a shared dedication to helping you navigate the emotional, physical, and logistical aspects of fertility care with confidence.

Holistic & Integrative Support

Pulling Down the Moon

Pulling Down the Moon is a holistic wellness center specializing in integrative care for individuals and couples navigating fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum health. With locations in the Chicagoland area and virtual services available, their team offers acupuncture, massage therapy, nutrition counseling, yoga, and emotional support designed to complement medical treatment and support the mind-body connection.

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Envision Pelvic Health & Wellness

Envision Pelvic Health & Wellness is a Chicago-based clinic specializing in pelvic floor physical therapy for individuals of all gender identities. Their services encompass:

  • Treatment for pelvic pain, urinary, bowel, and sexual dysfunction
  • Support during pregnancy and postpartum recovery
  • Fertility-focused care, including assistance with IVF cycles, hormonal imbalances, and conditions like PCOS and endometriosis

With a holistic, one-on-one approach, Envision aims to restore confidence and enhance quality of life for those navigating pelvic health challenges.

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Third Party Reproduction & Surrogacy Support

Forward Fertility

Forward Fertility is a surrogacy-focused organization that guides intended parents and gestational carriers with personalized care and expert support. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Forward Fertility connects individuals and couples with carefully screened surrogates and provides ongoing coordination throughout the medical, legal, and emotional aspects of the process. Forward Fertility works closely with fertility clinics—like AFCC—to ensure a smooth and supportive experience for patients pursuing family-building through gestational surrogacy.

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Pink & Blue Surrogacy and Fertility

Pink & Blue Surrogacy is a boutique, full-service surrogacy agency based in Waterloo, Wisconsin, dedicated to guiding intended parents and gestational carriers through every stage of their journey. They specialize in building personalized matches—working with straight and gay couples as well as single parents—while coordinating all aspects of the process, from sourcing surrogates and managing legal and medical logistics to financial arrangements and psychological screening.

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ConceiveAbilities

ConceiveAbilities is a full‑service surrogacy agency headquartered in Milwaukee, with a nationwide (and global) reach. For over 25 years, they’ve supported intended parents and gestational carriers through every phase of the surrogacy process—from comprehensive screening and personalized matching to coordinated medical care, legal arrangements, and escrow-managed finances. Their approach includes education about legal rights (including state‑specific guidance), clear timelines, and a high level of ongoing support to ensure a smooth experience.

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Military Fertility & Mental Health Support

Mindful Warrior Alliance

Mindful Warrior Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting active-duty service members, veterans, and their spouses who are navigating infertility. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by military families, key highlights of their offerings include:

  • Up to six free mental health counseling sessions (telehealth and in-person options offered!) to address the emotional toll of infertility
  • Quarterly $5,000 grants to assist with fertility treatments such as IVF, IUI, and related medications

Their mission is to bridge the gap left by limited military insurance coverage, providing compassionate, barrier-free support to those who serve our country.

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Financial Assistance for Fertility & Family Building

Chicago Coalition for Family Building

Chicago Coalition for Family Building is a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to removing financial barriers for individuals and couples pursuing parenthood. Through a variety of grants, they provide financial assistance for services such as IVF, IUI, PGT, third party reproductive services, and adoption. The organization also offers fully funded IVF cycles in partnership with over 75% of fertility practices in the Chicagoland area – including AFCC, which provides one free IVF cycle per year.

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