Some stories move us deeply. Stories of courage, difficult decisions, and boundless love for someone who hasn’t arrived yet, but is already part of the heart. At Ingenes, for 20 years, we’ve had the privilege of walking alongside thousands of women on this journey—women who never gave up, who tried everything, and who today, on Mother’s Day, hold their babies close… or hold on tightly to the hope of one.
This blog is a tribute to them. To those who have already heard that first heartbeat, and to those who are still fighting for it. Because being a mom doesn’t always begin with a positive test—it begins with a decision: to do everything possible to meet the baby you already love.
Here we’ve gathered five real stories from women who faced difficult diagnoses, complex treatments, and many moments of uncertainty. Women who, thanks to their strength—and a personalized, compassionate and science-backed approach—turned a “this isn’t possible” into “my baby is here.”
After eight years together, this couple knew it was time to grow their family. As they researched options, they discovered the ROPA Method—a treatment that allowed both of them to be biologically involved in having a baby. While their first attempts didn’t work, everything changed when they came to Ingenes. With a diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and the support of a multi-cycle refund program, they started their journey. The first cycle didn’t succeed, but during the second one, they heard their baby’s heartbeat for the first time. Today, their child grows up surrounded by the love of two brave mothers who overcame fear and prejudice. “Family doesn’t have just one definition—what matters is the love you give, and we give it all.”
For years, she endured endometriosis, the loss of an ovary, and multiple surgeries. Every step seemed to take her further from her dream of becoming a mother. Failed treatments and the weight of infertility deeply affected her life—even her marriage collapsed under the emotional strain. It was her mother who first told her about Ingenes. There, she not only received a clear diagnosis—PCOS—but finally felt seen and supported. Her treatment was customized from the start, and soon after, she got a positive pregnancy test… with a double surprise! She now embraces her twins and is grateful every day that she never gave up. “They chose me, and I found the right path to reach them. Miracles do exist—sometimes they come in pairs.”
At 39, with a retroverted uterus and several failed attempts behind them, she and her husband came to Ingenes. A retroverted uterus—a condition present in up to 30% of women—usually doesn’t prevent pregnancy but can be linked to other factors that do. They chose a multi-cycle In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) program, knowing the physical and emotional toll it would take. Throughout the process, they faced uncertainty and fear, but also deep connection and mutual support. Her husband reminded her of her inner strength and that of the women in her family, giving her the courage to keep going. On their first attempt, they got pregnant. Seeing their baby on the ultrasound for the first time was indescribable. The day their baby was born was the peak of a long journey—filled with love, gratitude, and certainty that it had all been worth it.
After losing her first pregnancy and spending over a decade visiting doctors, receiving hormone treatments, and hearing vague diagnoses, she began to believe motherhood wasn’t in her future. Exhausted and disheartened, she came to Ingenes as a last resort. It was there that she finally received a clear diagnosis: severe PCOS, with multiple cysts preventing her from ovulating. “For the first time, someone told me what was really going on and how to treat it,” she recalled. She began a multi-cycle IVF treatment, and—against all odds—got pregnant on her first attempt. Even after seeing the two lines on her pregnancy test, fear lingered, but so did hope. Today, her son is her greatest teacher. Her story proves that even when everything seems lost, there’s always a door waiting to be opened. “Don’t stop because of a diagnosis. Fight until the end. There’s always a way forward.”
After two failed artificial inseminations and five years of trying, this couple had decided to stop. At nearly 50, she constantly heard comments that made her doubt herself: “Are you sure you can do this at your age?”, “Won’t it be too hard?”, “Won’t you look like the grandma?” A friend of the family told them about Ingenes, and they decided to try one last time. For the first time, a doctor told her that age wasn’t a limit—that the biological clock isn’t as rigid as people think. With renewed hope, she began an IVF treatment. She was on vacation when she got the call: it was time for her embryo transfer. Three weeks later, she couldn’t resist—she took a home pregnancy test… and it was positive. Hearing her baby’s heartbeat for the first time was magical. “It’s not science fiction—it’s real. IVF made me a mom.”
Today, her son Emilio calls her “mom,” and those words make everything worthwhile. “Every morning I wake up and see him smile, I know it was all worth it. I carry his photo in a necklace over my heart. He and I will be together, always.”
There’s no single way to become a mom—just as no single diagnosis can stop that dream. These stories told us about women facing endometriosis, ovarian cysts, a retroverted uterus, or simply arriving after the age of 35—or even before turning 50. Women who trusted in treatments like In Vitro Fertilization and the ROPA Method, and found open doors where there had once only been walls.
If you also dream of having a baby, know this: you’re not alone. And there are real options for you, even if you've heard “no” many times. At Ingenes, we believe every woman deserves the chance to make it happen. Yes, there are diagnoses. There are treatments. There are challenges. But there is also science. There is advanced technology. There are doctors who listen and a support system that never lets go.
And above all, there is hope. Your baby might be closer than you think. Happy Mother’s Day — to you as well, the one still on the way.
