March News & Updates
Big Win in NH đ + Events, Resources, Support đ
NH Personhood Bill Defeated!
New Hampshire House Bill 1333-FN sought to give personhood rights to embryos and fetuses under the guise of âprotecting womenâ. The bill would have made it a first degree murder offense to secretly provide abortion inducing medication to a pregnant person. The proponents of this bill failed to consider that such actions are already a crime in New Hampshire - as they should be - and already punishable with incarceration in the state prison.
Advocacy Committee Vice Chair and former AllPaths Board Member Catherine Tucker testified against this bill, and the Judiciary Committee unanimously recommended that the bill not pass; this recommendation was adopted by the full House of Representatives.
ďťżWhile HB 1333-FN will not be moving forward this session, AllPaths will continue to be involved in New Hampshire with another personhood bill, HB 1590, that will be reviewed by the same committee.
What are personhood bills and how can they impact people trying to grow their families? Learn more!
Community News - Endo Edition
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month đ
Did you know that endometriosis affects 1 in 10? For many in our family building community, this condition is more than just âbad periodsâ - itâs a complex journey that can impact fertility and quality of life.
The average person with endometriosis waits 7-10 years for a diagnosis.
ďťżThatâs 7-10 years of:
⢠Being told your pain is ânormalâ
⢠Questioning if youâre âjust dramaticâ
⢠Adapting your life around unexplained pain
⢠Feeling dismissed by healthcare providers
⢠Learning to live with symptoms that shouldnât be ânormalâ
You are not alone. Your pain is valid. Your struggles are real.
Whether youâre diagnosed, suspecting, or just starting to question if your symptoms arenât ânormalâ - we are here for you.
Weâll be highlighting some of our favorite endo resources, organizations, and advocates on our socials this month, but to start here are a few upcoming to check out!
2026 Endometriosis Summit
đď¸ March 27-29 2026
đ Virtual Worldwide and In-Person Celebration, FL
đ Open to surgeons, practitioners, patients, and caregivers.
The 2026 Endo Summit is a full-scale mission attack on endometriosis â with interactive workshops, training grounds for surgeons and PTs, and panels on adenomyosis, fertility, pain, and deep disease.
ďťżAgents will dive into sessions on medical grifting, POTS, mental health, body grief, the vagus nerve, and pelvic congestion. Surgical didactics, video briefings, and our signature PatientâPractitioner Town Meeting bring every angle into focus.
Whether youâre new to the mission or a seasoned expert, this weekend equips you to change the narrative of endometriosis.
Greater Boston Endometriosis Awareness March
Endometriosis Clinical Trial
The MIND program at McLean Hospital is currently recruiting for a clinical trial a 12-week clinical trial of a high-CBD sublingual oil for individuals with endometriosis.
If you are interested in volunteering or finding out more information, click the âLearn Moreâ button or contact study staff at cbdstudy@mclean.harvard.edu or 617-855-3338.
About the MIND program & their womenâs health initiative:
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ďťżDr. Staci Gruber, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, launched the MIND program at McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA in 2014. MIND is the first program in the nation dedicated to clarifying the longitudinal impact of medical cannabis (MC) use on important health-related measures, including aspects of mental health, physical health, cognitive function, and quality of life.
The goal of MIND is to examine the unique effects of cannabis and specific compounds found within the plant, with the ultimate goal of maximizing therapeutic benefits and minimizing potential harms. Through the Womenâs Health Initiative at MIND (WHIM), Dr. Gruberâs research lab is specifically exploring cannabinoids for womenâs health and disorders that disproportionately or exclusively impact women or some trans and non-binary individuals, including several studies for endometriosis. For more info, visit the WHIM webpage.
ICYMI
Contemplating Donor Conception? Insights, Validation, and Hope from Families Whoâve Been There
If youâre reading this, you are likely standing at a crossroads trying to envision a future family built through donor conception. Maybe youâre feeling overwhelmed, shocked, or simply unsure if this is the right next step for you and your family.
Itâs common for people just starting out to be more focused on the emotional side of things rather than the medical nuts and bolts. Whether youâve already attended a support group or youâre not quite there yet, getting validation and insight from those who have walked this road before can be helpful as you navigate this potential path forward.
Surrogacy in 2026 and Beyond
By Janene Oleaga, Esq.
With some negative press about gestational surrogacy lately, it can be easy to lose sight of the extraordinary gift that surrogacy truly is. Sensational stories grab headlines, and scandal sells more subscriptions than the quiet, beautiful news of a baby being born. Surrogacy has become so familiar that the remarkable act at its core â a woman choosing to carry and give birth to a child so another couple can become parents â is often treated as routine rather than the profound generosity and humanity that it represents. What should inspire awe is no longer treated as newsworthy.
How to know if a gynecologic surgeon is a âreal dealâ endometriosis excision surgeon
By Dr. Kip Mackenzie
Here are my suggestions to help patients identify whether a gynecologic surgeon indeed performs radical widefield excision of endometriosis: a standard for true excision surgeons.
Did you know...
...that all of AllPathsâ peer groups are led by amazing volunteers who have walked or are walking their own family building paths?
If you would like to help us create welcoming and supportive spaces where people can process their experiences and find community and understanding as they navigate their journey, then we want to hear from you!
Learn more and get in touch today ⤾
Looking for support?
ďťż Find Your People at one of our free, virtual support groups this month!
Need help figuring out which group(s) will be the best fit for you? Email us at admin@allpathsfb.org
Save The Date!
For people struggling with fertility and family building challenges, community like that provided by AllPaths Family Building is a beacon.
On Thursday, April 16th, the top of the Prudential Tower in Boston, MA will be lit orange to help raise awareness about infertility and to honor all those who struggle to build their families. Weâd love for you to join us for a reception to celebrate this special honor and kick-start National Infertility Awareness Week! ďťż
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đď¸ 7p-9:30p EST, Thursday, April 16, 2026 ďťż
ďťżđ View Boston at Prudential Center, Boston, MA
đ Stay Tuned for More Info!