The process of getting pregnant is one of the wonderful measures. Having a family is one of the first human rights – not the law – that we learn as children, but there are many cases where some are not able to conceive as easily as others. In these cases there is a solution that women can undergo to have the family they have dreamed of. The solution: in vitro fertilization, otherwise known as IVF therapy. IVF is a way to have a family of your own; However, an emotional debate has raged over whether health insurance should cover the costs of IVF for infertile couples. Some private health plans have chosen to cover IVF, although most have not. Ten states mandated that it be included or offered as a standard benefit for private health insurance plans. If insurers chose to offer benefits for infertility treatments, some of these costs could be mitigated and treatment could be more affordable. In 1939, the first in vitro fertilization was conducted on rabbits, hamsters, and mice; however, IVF was considered impossible on a human and was regarded with disbelief in scientific and medical practices across the country. In 1978, the world witnessed the birth of the first “test tube baby,” Louise Brown (Zhao, Brezina, Hsu, Garcia, & Wallch, 2011). In less than two decades, IVF has progressed from the realm of science fiction to become a routinely performed treatment for couples suffering from persistent fertility problems. The procedure is now performed more than 50,000 times a year in approximately three hundred facilities across the United States. Ten states have mandated its inclusion as a standard benefit in private health insurance plans. IVF has always held a special place in healthcare... ... middle of paper ...... who has access and what restrictions, if any, should apply. Due to expensive treatments and the failure of most insurance companies to provide infertility coverage, many couples are unable to have children of their own as this is something that must be paid for out of pocket. Furthermore, although there have been controversial issues with IVF treatment in the past, today it is a safe procedure, with some complications, such as the birth of twins, and with the scientific, medical and technological advances we enjoy in the 21st century. ; people believe that this method is safe and effective. Everyone deserves to have a family. And for some, IVF is the only solution after adoption. The United States must recognize the extent to which this problem affects its citizens and ensure that, with the help of insurance coverage, lives can be changed and lives can be improved..