One of the greatest joys a woman can experience is giving birth to a child. Unfortunately, not every woman can conceive naturally and just might need a little help from science. Enter HRC Fertility, helmed by Alison Peck, MD, who is dedicated to helping women become mothers.
With multiple locations across Southern California, HRC Fertility offers accessibility and convenience while catering to a wide range of patients. HRC Fertility’s treatments and services include a broad scope.
“We specialize in all procedures related to fertility evaluations, treatments and reproductive surgeries to improve success rates,” says Dr. Peck. "Our services include in vitro fertilization (IVF), preimplantation genetic testing, fertility preservation through egg and embryo freezing, and third-party reproduction which includes egg donation, sperm donation and surrogacy. Our focus is on personalized, comprehensive care and support throughout the fertility journey."
The act of helping women overcome reproductive obstacles is indeed something that is close to Dr. Peck’s heart.
“My journey to reproductive endocrinology dates back to the 1990s during my teenage years and is deeply personal. When I stopped getting my regular period I went to my first gynecology appointment. All I remember about that brief encounter is the doctor’s words: ‘If you don’t get your period regularly, you won’t have children.’ I knew I was going to be a doctor for as long as I could remember, but that moment I promised myself I would go into women’s health and find a way to be a compassionate doctor and mother.”
One thing is for sure: the dedicated doctor loves what she does. Whether it’s a positive pregnancy test, being a shoulder to cry on when things don’t work out or holding a sweet little newborn at the end of the journey, Dr. Peck treasures all of these moments.
“For me, being a mother and being a part of the creation of life are the most rewarding, heartfelt achievements of my life.”
However, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. In her 20-year career, one of the hardest parts of Dr. Peck’s job is facing failures.
“The hardest part of my job is facing a negative pregnancy test and picking myself and my patient up to try again… I think that’s the hardest part, needing to be resilient.”
She also stresses the importance of spreading awareness about fertility.
“One surprising thing people do not realize enough about fertility is that age significantly impacts both male and female fertility in ways that aren’t widely recognized. While many are aware that women's fertility declines with age, particularly after age 35, it's less commonly known that men's fertility can also decrease over time.”
Dr. Peck encourages women dealing with fertility challenges.
“Put on your seatbelt and be ready for a ride. Dive in to the experience; know there are people like me here to journey with you, know you are not alone, lean on your people and pray for the best outcome.”
For more information, visit HavingBabies.com or call 866.472.4483.
“We specialize in procedures related to fertility evaluations, treatments and reproductive surgeries."