The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services

04/25/2026

At CARS, this work doesn’t begin or end with a moment of awareness, even during NIAW!🧡

We see it every day, in the real decisions patients are asked to make, often without clear or easy answers, but always with the possibility of a path forward.

1 in 6 will face infertility.

And for many, the challenge isn’t just medical, it’s access, cost, and understanding what options are truly available.

National Infertility Awareness Week, led by RESOLVE: The National Infertility and Family Building Association, helps bring these realities into focus, but we see them firsthand, every single day.

At The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services, a First Fertility practice, this isn’t abstract. It’s the responsibility we carry with every treatment plan, every question answered, and every patient who trusts us with their next step.

We’re here to provide clarity when things feel uncertain, and real solutions when they’re needed most.🧡

First Fertility RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association

04/24/2026

Anxiety during fertility treatment is real—and as Dr. Kim Crone from The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services (CARS), a First Fertility practice, reminds us: this matters deeply, so you feel deeply.

During National Infertility Awareness Week, we’re opening the conversation—because this journey is emotional, too.

A few ways to support yourself:
• Name it
• Allow the full range of feelings
• Avoid what makes it worse
• Use your body—breathe, walk, step outside
• Be generous with yourself 💛

Drop 🧡🧡🧡 if this resonates—and share with someone who might need it today.

RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association First Fertility

04/24/2026

This Lab Awareness Week, we’re celebrating the team behind the science at The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services (CARS), a First Fertility practice—and the way they show up for one another every day.

From thoughtful precision in the lab to laughter during Lab Jeopardy, this team reflects something deeper than expertise alone.

There’s trust here. Respect. A shared commitment to doing this work well—together.

And here in Connecticut, as spring unfolds, it offers a fitting parallel.

Growth doesn’t happen all at once. It takes care, patience, and the right environment to truly flourish.

That’s what this team creates—within their lab, and for the patients who rely on them.

Steady hands. Open hearts. Meaningful work.

04/23/2026

💛 You are not alone. 💛

Fertility care is more than treatment plans and timelines. It’s the balance of advanced science and genuine human connection. The data and technology guide next steps, but it’s the listening, the support, and the understanding that shape your experience in a meaningful way. The right care team can empower you to take the next steps in your journey.

At the Center for Advanced Reproductive Services (CARS), we’re here to help with care that’s informed, thoughtful, and centered around your goals, your questions, and your story. If you’ve been thinking about taking the next step or simply want answers, our team is here to help you move forward with you.

💬 Connect with us to start the conversation: https://uconnfertility.pulse.ly/w97cizhhoh

RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association

04/22/2026

At The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services (CARS), part of the First Fertility network, we’re taking a moment to honor the administrative professionals who make so much possible—often behind the scenes.

You are the first voice, the steady guide, and the compassionate presence patients rely on.

As this day falls during National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW), you may see members of our team wearing orange. A symbol of strength, unity, and advocacy.

Thank you for all you do—within your practice and across the First Fertility community.

04/22/2026

Today, CARS turns orange. 🧡

At The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services, we know that every fertility journey is deeply personal—filled with questions, courage, and hope.

During National Infertility Awareness Week, we stand beside you in raising awareness and breaking the silence around infertility.

Your story matters. Your voice matters. And you are never alone in this.

First Fertility RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association

04/21/2026

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and it is a reminder of how powerful awareness can truly be. Early detection plays a critical role in outcomes, and small actions can make a meaningful difference for yourself and others.

Here are a few ways to get involved and provide support:

💙 Wear blue to help spark awareness and show your support
💙 Share information with friends, family, and your community to encourage self-checks
💙 Support the cause through donations or local initiatives that fund research and patient care

At the Center for Advanced Reproductive Services (CARS), we know that reproductive health includes men’s health, too. We’re here to provide guidance, answer questions, and support you with care that’s thoughtful, informed, and personalized.

🔗 Learn more and get involved: https://testicularcancer.pulse.ly/5ytwifbfoz

04/20/2026

04/20/2026

🌟 Let's learn a little more about Dr. Reeva Makhijani! 🌟

As a lead physician at The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services (CARS), Dr. Makhijani is involved in all aspects of fertility care and family building. Her passionate areas of expertise include fertility preservation, transgender health, oncofertility, and third-party reproduction.

💬 Has Dr. Makhijani and the CARS team helped you succeed in your fertility goals? Let us know below so we can celebrate together!'

04/19/2026

🤍 Did you know it is National Infertility Awareness Week? 🤍

This week, we come together to raise awareness, share stories, and bring visibility to the realities of infertility. National Infertility Awareness Week, led by RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, is dedicated to breaking stigma and advocating for greater access to care.

Infertility affects millions, yet it’s often experienced quietly. Let's create space for open conversation that can help more people feel seen, supported, and understood. Whether it’s learning more, sharing resources, or simply listening, every step toward awareness matters.

At the Center for Advanced Reproductive Services (CARS), we’re here to support you with care that’s grounded in both science and understanding. Your experience matters, and our team is here to help you move forward with clarity, compassion, and personalized guidance.

👉 Learn more or get involved: https://resolve.pulse.ly/ffx9fxm2kw

04/16/2026

🔬 Medical Lab Professionals Week 🔬

This week, we’re recognizing the expertise and dedication of our lab teams who help turn science into possibility. At the Center for Advanced Reproductive Services (CARS), the work happening behind the scenes plays a meaningful role in every patient’s path forward.

Here are a few of the ways lab science supports your journey:

🧬 Embryo Culturing – After retrieval, embryos are carefully developed and monitored to help guide the next steps in your care
🔬 Pre-implantation Genetic Testing (PGT) – Providing valuable insight into embryo health before transfer
💉 S***m Analysis & Preparation – Evaluating and preparing s***m to support the best possible chance of fertilization

Each step is handled with precision, intention, and a deep understanding of how much this journey means to you.

At CARS, our lab professionals are an essential part of your care team, working alongside your physician to provide thoughtful, individualized treatment for each and every family who needs it.

💙 Learn more about getting started: https://uconnfertility.pulse.ly/dlnfo6ps5y

04/13/2026

📣🤩 The word is officially out... Dr. Maya Barsky is now open to see new patients at our new Danbury location!

📍73 Sand Pit Road, Suite 203, Danbury, CT 06810

This means the same trusted care from the Center for Advanced Reproductive Services (CARS), now even closer to home! Dr. Barsky is thrilled to be your new Lead Physician in Danbury, where you can expect a dedicated group committed to supporting you through every step of your fertility journey.

We can't wait to see you soon!

✨ Connect with us to explore your options: https://uconnfertility.pulse.ly/qgqgsqmmw9