Is infertility actually rising? Or are we watching political panic disguised as science?
This 90-minute Queer Fertility Masterclass unpacks U.S. infertility data, explores how LGBTQ+ people are excluded from most research, and separates demographic fear-mongering from real clinical evidence. Webinar runs live April 12th from 11-12:30pm EST, replay available.
What you'll learn
How infertility is defined in research, and what that means for who gets counted — and who doesn’t
U.S. infertility data key findings, trends, limitations and blind spots
How LGBTQ+ people fit (or don't) into the data set
So… Is Infertility Actually Rising? What the data suggests, what remains unclear, and how to translate this data for Queer and Trans patients
Meet Your Speakers
Ray Rachlin
(she/they) LM, CPM, Author & Queer Fertility Expert @ Refuge
Committed to bringing high quality and well informed Queer & Trans fertility care to mainstream healthcare systems, Ray educates health professionals through online courses and in person. Ray co-authored the groundbreaking book, "Baby Making For Everybody: Family Building and Fertility for LBGTQ+ and Solo Parents."
Mo Rees
(she/her) MPH & Researcher
Mo speaks and consults on health promotion program design and evaluation, leveraging mixed methods to tell stories through data, and the politics and possibilities of public health data. Her work bridges practice and critique, with a focus on how data can be reclaimed and reshaped to serve, rather than erase, marginalized communities.
If you counsel patients about fertility — especially Queer & Trans patients — this conversation matters.
You’ll Leave With - A grounded understanding of the research - Language to push back on misinformation - Greater clarity about how to counsel Queer families - Confidence discussing fertility trends in professional settings - 1 CME Format - 90 minute webinar - Downloadable slides - Research citations included - Lifetime access
$145.00
Approved for 1 CME
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Refuge Midwifery. Pinnacle Conference, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
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Continuing Education
Join us quarterly for new topics, guest speakers, and opportunities to ask questions in community. Queer Fertility Masterclass is hosted by Ray Rachlin @ Refuge | Midwifery • Fertility • Education.
What Our Students Are Saying...
Hear from midwives, docs, and community about our recent classes
I absolutely LOVED the book Baby Making for Everybody, and the course was well-designed and very user-friendly. Ray was both relaxed and engaged as the instructor. I really looked forward to each session!
Queer Fertility Masterclass
This class is top-notch! All of the information is presented in a comprehensive and thorough manner. Such a well-structured class! You’ll be glad you took it.
IUI For Healthcare Providers
This was an amazing resource. The information was presented in a comprehensive way and I feel prepared and confident to use these tools to serve my community. Thank you!
Queer Fertility Masterclass
Let's Learn Together
It’s not natalist propaganda. This class is a nuanced, evidence-based, Queer-centered breakdown of how infertility data is collected, interpreted, politicized, and weaponized — and how we can respond responsibly in clinical practice.
$145.00