VIDEO: This Wisconsin woman is grateful for IVF

By Salina Heller

April 19, 2024

Rachel Hahn has ALWAYS wanted to be a mother. But polycystic ovary syndrome and other complications made that a challenge for her and her husband, Chris.
So the Elk Mound couple used fertility treatments and their first child, a son, born in 2013.
However, the next time around, doctors suggested in vitro fertilization. That would begin a SIX-YEAR daunting and often grueling process.
But this story has a happy ending: Rachel & Chris are now a family of FIVE with one son and two healthy, happy daughter.

@upnorthnews GRATEFUL FOR IVF 💟 Rachel Hahn has ALWAYS wanted to be a mother. But polycystic ovary syndrome and other complications made that a challenge for her and her husband, Chris. So the Elk Mound couple used fertility treatments and their first child, a son, born in 2013. However, the next time around, doctors suggested in vitro fertilization. That would begin a SIX-YEAR daunting and often grueling process. But this story has a happy ending: Rachel & Chris are now a family of FIVE with one son and two healthy, happy daughters. #wisconsin #wisconsinnews #ivf #reproductivehealth ♬ original sound – UpNorthNews

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  • Salina Heller

    A former 15-year veteran of reporting local news for western Wisconsin TV and radio stations, Salina Heller also volunteers in community theater, helps organize the Chippewa Valley Air Show, and is kept busy by her daughter’s elementary school PTA meetings. She is a UW-Eau Claire alum.

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