Although the ways in which we build our families have changed considerably over the last few years, healthcare systems and social expectations are slow to adapt. People identifying as men need and deserve support through their family-building journey, no matter what path they’re on—whether they’re supporting their partner through pregnancy, dealing with infertility, navigating the adoption process, or adjusting to life with a newborn.
The most commonly booked appointments for men on Maven include:
- Mental health providers
- Career coaches
- Adoption and surrogacy coaches
- Fertility specialists
- Hormone therapists
- Pediatricians
- Parenting coaches
How does Maven help men grow and build their families?
Maven’s virtual clinic offers men access to a wide variety of family health providers, in addition to a library of virtual classes and clinically-vetted articles. Maven offers assistance for a variety of male-specific reproductive and family health needs, including:
- Male factor infertility
- Adoption and surrogacy support
- Mental health treatment
- Parenting advice and support
Male factor infertility
Infertility, defined as being unable to conceive after a year or more of unprotected sex, affects up to 15% of couples annually—and between 40 and 50% of these cases are due to male factor infertility. When diagnosed, male-factor infertility can lead to intense feelings of shame, embarrassment, and emasculation. This can have serious consequences on a couple and consequently on their mental health.
Maven’s family building & fertility program offers men access to fertility experts, mental health support, referrals to high quality partner clinics, and at-home fertility tests to help members navigate infertility.
Adoption and surrogacy support
Adoption and surrogacy are costly endeavors from a physical, emotional, and financial perspective. For men, support here can make a huge difference in their outcomes: men are two times more likely than women to adopt, and for same-sex couples, surrogacy may often be the only choice to have a biological child.
However, both adoption and surrogacy can be incredibly expensive and difficult processes, requiring thousands of dollars in legal fees, clinic fees, and treatments that often go uncovered by insurance. Likewise, adoption by single men or same-sex couples still faces intense stigma and discrimination around the world. Maven offers bespoke mental health support for members pursuing adoption and surrogacy, fertility education, and adoption and surrogacy coaching, in addition to family building expense and reimbursement management through Maven Wallet.
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