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Men are encouraged from a young age to talk about sex—but they rarely talk about fertility. With so much social pressure around virility and masculinity, there’s often a stigma around fertility testing for men. Case in point: while men account for roughly 50% of infertility cases, 18-27% are never tested during an infertility evaluation. And regardless of the diagnosis, most assisted reproductive technology doesn’t actively target male fertility—meaning women ultimately end up shouldering the burden of physical intervention. In this way—as author, investor, and Maven advisor Leslie Schrock puts it—women become treatment surrogates for their male partners. So how can men get engaged with their reproductive healthcare? Our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Neel Shah explores this question and more in The Preprint: https://bit.ly/4eO1jNe

Cozen O'Connor, our partner since 2019, has always been on the cutting edge of inclusive benefits. But they took their family-building support to the next level with Maven Managed Benefit (MMB), simplifying the fertility care experience for their employees—and improving employee attraction and retention.   Swipe to see the results, and read the full case study here: https://bit.ly/4bBZH6g

📢 Employers, it's time to meet the needs of your millennial workforce. The avocado toast generation is entering perimenopause—a phenomenon known as “millenopause”—and they’re looking for benefits that support their health and family planning. Here’s why it matters: 🥑 Perimenopause begins in the mid-30s to 40s, impacting health and productivity, with menopause-related global productivity losses topping $150 billion per year. 🥑 42% of millennials view their employer’s healthcare benefits as a positive factor in their choice to work there. 🥑 Millennials value diversity, inclusion, and wellness in their benefits. Stand out by offering menopause support that prioritizes the whole person—and their whole journey. Learn more about how support for perimenopause and menopause can help attract and retain talent in your workplace: https://bit.ly/4buygLK

When this Maven maternity member & HII employee found out she was pregnant, she knew that this was going to be a period of transition that would impact every aspect of her and her husband’s lives. But with Maven in her pocket, she wasn’t on the journey alone: she had a trusted, holistic, one-stop-shop for all things to pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. Watch the full video from our partner HII to learn how Maven’s team of providers–from lactation consultants to relationship coaches–helped this member navigate her path to parenthood: https://bit.ly/3Wgq9y5

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

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