Our Blog

It’s been 3 years since SCOTUS issued the Dobbs opinion overturning Roe v. Wade and ending the constitutional right to abortion that had been the standard in America for 50 years.What have we seen since the fall of Roe? What is to come in an America without a constitutional right to access abortion?3 Years by […]

Surrogates know better than anyone how to pack and ship breast milk. If you are a surrogate who wants to provide breast milk for the benefit of your surrobabe, or if you are an intended parent curious about the process for storing and shipping breastmilk, here’s a short guide provided by a two-time Oleaga Law […]

A fertility lawyer is a legal professional who specializes in reproductive law, assisting individuals and couples with the legal aspects of building families through assisted reproductive technologies including IVF.Common Areas of Fertility Law: Surrogacy Agreements Drafting and reviewing contracts between intended parents and gestational carriers or gestational surrogates. Drafting and reviewing contracts between intended parents and […]

Generation Z (roughly born between 1997 and 2012)  is one of the most socially aware generations since the baby boomers of the 1960s, with a focus on issues such as social justice, environmental activism, and equity, it’s no surprise that Gen Z is also turning their attention to reproductive health.One of the most striking aspects […]

A mini blog series on the femtech industry and what it means for the future of women’s health By: Caitlin Chan How can anyone take a stand against health? What could be wrong with health? Shouldn’t we be for health? These are questions raised by American psychiatrist and author Jonathan Metzl in his book Against Health, […]

The Legal Status of Embryos in the United States: State-by-State Overview and Future Concerns The legal status of embryos in the United States varies significantly from state to state. With the Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturning Roe v. Wade and ending the constitutional right to abortion before viability, […]

Building a family is one of life’s most transformative experiences. The desire to parent exists across cultures and throughout generations. It’s a universal truth and what I believ is also a universal right. The right to have a family belongs to everyone, but for many, the path to parenthood can be challenging. Whether due to […]

The BIVF Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing financial assistance to anyone facing challenges in their family building residing in New England. Each year, the BIVF Foundation awards recipients with grant money that may be used for IVF, fertility treatment, adoption, or other form of family building through assisted reproduction. Learn more about the […]

As we approach 2025 several trends in reproductive medicine, IVF, and fertility law are emerging, driven by technological advances, political reform, and a collective focus on reproductive rights throughout the United States and beyond. Here are some key trends likely to shape the conversation in 2025: Embryonic Personhood and Abortion Ban LegislationWith a new conservative […]

Julia Rogers, Esq. of HelloPrenup interviews family formation attorney and reproductive rights advocate Janene Oleaga, Esq. about the ever-evolving legal landscape of fertility law, reproductive rights, the legal status of embryos, and why embryo disposition clauses in your prenup could save you money, time, and heartache.