# 40. Your 2026 Fertility Roadmap: What You Need to Know to Get Pregnant in the New Year Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/her-fertility-7145239/40-your-2026-fertility-roadmap-what-you-need-to-know-to-get-pregnant-in-the-new-year Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/her-fertility-7145239/40-your-2026-fertility-roadmap-what-you-need-to-know-to-get-pregnant-in-the-new-year.md Podcast: [Her Fertility](https://stenobird.com/podcast/her-fertility-7145239) Published: 2025-12-29T09:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://www.herfertility.support/podcasts/her-fertility/episodes/2149116128 Audio file: https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149116128.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/her-fertility-7145239/episodes/40-your-2026-fertility-roadmap-what-you-need-to-know-to-get-pregnant-in-the-new-year Duration seconds: 945 ## Resource Happy New Year! In this episode I share the five most important things to know if you’re planning to get pregnant in 2026. Drawing from personal experience and the latest changes in fertility care, we cover: Insurance Coverage & Access to Care: Major changes are coming in 2026, especially in states like California. Check your insurance and understand what fertility services are available in your state. Egg Freezing: Advances in technology make egg freezing a valuable option for many. I explain why it’s worth considering freezing your eggs and how to find out if it’s covered by your insurance. DNA Fragmentation for Sperm Analysis: For those with male partners, I highlights the importance of DNA fragmentation testing in semen analysis for a deeper understanding of sperm health. Support Support Support: The fertility journey is easier (and more successful) with support. I talk through the ways to find the right support for you (links below). Traveling for IVF: With the rise in global IVF travel, it's time to research international options, which can be more affordable and offer unique guarantees (bonus)! Whether you’re just starting or continuing your fertility journey, this episode is packed with actionable advice for 2026. Connect with Jess: TikTok: @herfertility.support Directory of Fertility Doulas: www.herfertility.support/directory Resources Mentioned: Egg Freezing episode with Dr. Knopman At-home sperm analysis: Legacy use code 'HERFERTILITY' Cypress Crown IVF in Cyprus Her Fertility Support resources  Wishing you a very Happy New Year! Find fertility support at www.herfertility.support/free Disclaimer: The Her Fertility podcast is for general educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/her-fertility-7145239/episodes/40-your-2026-fertility-roadmap-what-you-need-to-know-to-get-pregnant-in-the-new-year/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/her-fertility-7145239/40-your-2026-fertility-roadmap-what-you-need-to-know-to-get-pregnant-in-the-new-year.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.