April 20 - 26, 2025: Infertility Awareness Week

WHEREAS, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 8 couples have trouble getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy; and,

WHEREAS, The World Health Organization and American Medical Association define infertility as a disease; and,

WHEREAS, infertility affects women and men equally and does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or socioeconomic status; and,

WHEREAS, the LGBTQ+ community also faces challenges when building their families; and,

WHEREAS, all people facing infertility challenges should have access to all family building options; and,

WHEREAS, family building options include adoption and medical treatment, such as in vitro fertilization and third-party reproduction; and, 

WHEREAS, cost and lack of insurance coverage are barriers for many to access the family building option they need; and, 

WHEREAS, racial and socioeconomic disparities exist among those accessing fertility care, therefore raising awareness of infertility and the barriers faced by the family building community is the first step to removing these barriers; and,

WHEREAS, Michigan joins RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association and dedicated volunteers, health care professionals, and members of the infertility and family building community by participating in this promotion;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim April 20 – 26, 2025 as Infertility Awareness Week in Michigan.