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A video of a fertility clinic doctor sharing good news with two of his patients who struggled to conceive is tugging at heartstrings online.
Coastal Fertility Medical Center, located in Irvine, Calif., shared the touching footage on TikTok, where it has since been viewed over 5.1 million times across two separate posts. The video depicts Dr. Lawrence B. Werlin, the founder and medical director of the clinic, making a phone call to two newly expectant parents, Carlie and Nima, who had undergone in vitro fertilization (IVF) in order to increase their chances of conceiving.
“Where’s your girl?” Dr. Werlin asks Nima. “Get her on the line, buddy!”
Once Carlie joins the line, Dr. Werlin counts down from three, and the entire clinic staff shouts “You’re pregnant!” in unison, before bursting out in applause and cheers.
The chorus is met by screams of joy from the mother-to-be.@coastalfertility
We are with you, every step of your journey. #ivfpregnancy #ivfwarrior #ivfcycle #fertilityjourney #fertilitystruggles #emotional #fertilitydoctor♬ original sound – Coastal Fertility Medical
The video also elicited an emotional reaction from TikTok users, who were moved by the patient’s palpable joy and relief that the IVF treatments, which are costly and can be physically and emotionally exhausting, were successful.
“Instant tears,” one user wrote. “That is such a wonderful way to be told.”
“You know he LIVES to make these calls,” said another.
“Not me sobbing hearing her so excited over the phone,” commented a third.
Julianna Nikolic, the corporate vice president of Costal Fertility, told In The Know that the now-famous “you’re pregnant!” call is “a trademark of Dr. Werlin and Coastal Fertility.”
“We have celebrated every IVF patient pregnancy with a congratulatory call since 1982,” Nikolic shared. “Upon receiving positive pregnancy results, Dr. Werlin insists on having the entire staff gather and personally calling the patients to congratulate them.”
Carlie, the female patient on the receiving end of the viral phone call, told In The Know that hearing those two words “was the most wonderful thing in the world.”
“We were so nervous when the doctor called but became so extremely happy when we learned I was pregnant,” she shared. “IVF is definitely a process with all the bloodwork and shots but it’s definitely worth it. The first time we did it, it didn’t take, but Dr. Werlin was very encouraging and said it sometimes takes more than once. We were disappointed at first but still very hopeful that it would happen the next time around, and sure enough, we got pregnant with our amazing and beautiful son.”
She also said that it was “surreal and exciting” for her and her partner to be able to share their pregnancy joy with millions of viewers on TikTok.
“It’s so crazy how many people watched the video and enjoyed it,” Carlie added. “I enjoyed reading all the sweet comments.”
According to Dr. Werlin, struggling to achieve a pregnancy is not an uncommon phenomenon — no matter the age of the hopeful parents.
“Typically, as you get older it becomes more difficult to achieve a pregnancy,” he told In The Know. “However, about 15% of the reproductive population has difficulty in achieving a pregnancy regardless of age.”
Dr. Werlin advises that any prospective parent becomes educated about the various risk factors for and causes of infertility, as well as potential treatments.
He also suggests that anyone who may feel guilt or shame over their struggle realized that they are not alone and that the best thing they can do is equip themselves with accurate information regarding infertility.
“Many times, couples will be uncomfortable in discussing their trials at trying to achieve a pregnancy because of shame or social stigma,” Dr. Werlin said. “This should not be a concern for the couple. It is important for them to be educated and have a clear understanding of how to successfully achieve a pregnancy.”
Carlie echoed the same sentiment, urging hopeful parents to “never give up hope.”
“Always think positive,” she said. “Even in times when it seems very hard or hopeless.”
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Our fertility clinic focuses on helping you build your family regardless of your sexual orientation or the gender you choose to identify with. We are even taking further steps to make LGTB people feel more welcome at our fertility clinic. Each of our patient-facing staff goes through LGTB training to let family-building clinicians provide necessary support and make you feel highly welcome.
Coastal Fertility Medical Center offers one of the most advanced fertility treatments and is completely transparent regarding the costs of procedures and any other expenses that you may have to pay before commencing your treatment. This differentiates us from some fertility clinics that reduce prices before the signing of the contract but charge you extra later on. We make sure our patients are well aware of any possible extra pricing that may occur over the course of their treatment.
The infertility industry is currently segmented, with each service or treatment being handled by a different provider. Our all-inclusive model simplifies an otherwise complex and difficult process. We are here to revolutionize the infertility industry by offering a one-stop-service model to assist our patients through infertility challenges while reducing physical, emotional, and financial risks.
Our globally respected team of specialists are helping improve IVF technologies to enter into a generation of better outcomes for infertility. Although you’ll have a doctor guiding you, you are also going to benefit from the experience and insights of other doctors during case review collaboration meetings, which take place every week. So, you won’t just rely on the expertise of a specialist but benefit from the knowledge of many reputed fertility experts.
Our team specializes in difficult cases and help patients who may have been considered “hopeless” at other fertility clinics. Thanks to our personalized solutions, expertise, and internal collaboration, weare able to maximize pregnancy success rates that are well above the industry average, even in difficult infertility cases.
We know that every situation is different and that everyone requires different treatments. Unlike facilities that take “a one-size-fits-all” approach for all cases, our fertility specialists use more than 40 customized protocols to raise the chances of success. The customized approach even extends to our fertility laboratory. Our on-site lab director and his highly-experienced team nurture every embryo and egg to increase the odds of success of each cycle.
Coastal Fertility Medical Center offers one of the most advanced fertility treatments and is completely transparent regarding the costs of procedures and any other expenses that you may have to pay before commencing your treatment. This differentiates us from some fertility clinics that reduce prices before the signing of the contract but charge you extra later on. We make sure our patients are well aware of any possible extra pricing that may occur over the course of their treatment.
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Following the Preimplantation Genetic Screening process, which helps ensure there are normal chromosome numbers and detects possible genetic disorders, the most healthy embryo(s) are selected to be implanted into your or your chosen surrogate’s womb. 2 weeks after the transfer of the embryo, your physician will conduct a final blood test to determine the level of hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) in your body. Increased hCG levels usually indicate a positive pregnancy test.
For fertilization to take place, the collected egg and sperm are combined in a petri dish and cultured in an embryo incubator. This dish is closely watched to check whether any of the eggs have been fertilized. Once the egg is fertilized, it is referred to as an embryo or a blastocyst on the 5th day of development. Our in-house embryologist carefully nurtures every embryo to the right time, even if it means working outside the standard business operating hours. For instance: If an oocyte is not mature, our laboratory will wait for it to mature and then ICSI it at the right time.
The egg retrieval is a slightly invasive medical procedure that takes about 20 to 30 minutes. You will be given an anesthetic to make you sleep for the duration of the procedure. Using ultrasound technology, your doctor will harvest your eggs transvaginally with a small, hollow needle connected to an ultrasound probe. Once your eggs are collected, your partner’s semen or donor sperm you have pre-selected is used for fertilization. The sperm are washed and prepared, and the top-quality sperm extracted is used to fertilize the eggs.
Your doctor will create a customized medication schedule that contains information about the fertility medications and hormone injections you have to take. Medication and injections are taken to encourage your ovaries to mature a large number of eggs for fertilization. Since women don’t respond to fertility drugs and hormones the same way, personalized protocols are crucial to the IVF cycle success. At Coastal Fertility, we will monitor you closely, letting you understand the changes occurring in your body and keeping track of how your egg follicles are growing.
On-site consultations typicallyinclude a standard fertility evaluation, consisting of a physical examination, complementary follicular ultrasound, and testing to enable your doctor to know your present fertility status and draw up a treatment plan.
This consultation includes a detailed medical evaluation with a doctor. You and your physician will review your health records and have enough time to talk about your goals and get answers to your questions. We recommend that you jot down all your questions before the visit to allow you to make the best use of the time spent with your doctor.
Your Reproductive Endocrinologist will take all factors into consideration and create a comprehensive plan of care, otherwise known as the treatment plan. This plan will include treatment recommendations from the physician and enable your financial coordinator to make a precise quotation once you meet.
Our globally respected team of specialists are helping improve IVF technologies to enter into a generation of better outcomes for infertility. Although you’ll have a doctor guiding you, you are also going to benefit from the experience and insights of other doctors during case review collaboration meetings, which take place every week. So, you won’t just rely on the expertise of a specialist but benefit from the knowledge of many reputed fertility experts.
The infertility industry is currently segmented, with each service or treatment being handled by a different provider. Our all-inclusive model simplifies an otherwise complex and difficult process. We are here to revolutionize the infertility industry by offering a one-stop-service model to assist our patients through infertility challenges while reducing physical, emotional, and financial risks.
Our fertility clinic focuses on helping you build your family regardless of your sexual orientation or the gender you choose to identify with. We are even taking further steps to make LGTB people feel more welcome at our fertility clinic. Each of our patient-facing staff goes through LGTB training to let family-building clinicians provide necessary support and make you feel highly welcome.
We know that every situation is different and that everyone requires different treatments. Unlike facilities that take “a one-size-fits-all” approach for all cases, our fertility specialists use more than 40 customized protocols to raise the chances of success. The customized approach even extends to our fertility laboratory. Our on-site lab director and his highly-experienced team nurture every embryo and egg to increase the odds of success of each cycle.
Our team specializes in difficult cases and help patients who may have been considered “hopeless” at other fertility clinics. Thanks to our personalized solutions, expertise, and internal collaboration, weare able to maximize pregnancy success rates that are well above the industry average, even in difficult infertility cases.
Upon your arrival, you will check in with a Patient Care Coordinator. We will obtain your insurance information for benefits verification, a copy of your identification and take a picture for your electronic medical chart
Coastal Fertility is the leading provider of fertility solutions located in Orange County. Join us to get free updates on fertility news, treatments, infertility solutions and more.
Coastal Fertility is the leading provider of fertility solutions located in Orange County. Join us to get free updates on fertility news, treatments, infertility solutions and more.