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95k Families Now Hold Babies
Reported by Toni Mitchell, Jesse Jines, Alecia Venkataraman, Samuel Means, Toni Mitchell, Jesse Jines, Alecia Venkataraman, Samuel Means
- Published: Dec 5, 2025, 10:40 PM EST
- Updated: Dec 8, 2025, 2:53 PM EST
- Filed from: United States
- Duration: 30 sec
- Views: 2.6K
Behind many holiday gatherings is someone grieving a negative test. 1 in 6 live with that reality. This year, 95k families who had empty arms a year ago, are now holding their babies—after fertility treatment.
Credits
- Toni MitchellSenior Reporter
- Jesse JinesVideo Editor
- Alecia VenkataramanWriter/Creative Director
- Samuel MeansVideo Editor
- Toni MitchellSenior Reporter
- Jesse JinesVideo Editor
- Alecia VenkataramanWriter/Creative Director
- Samuel MeansVideo Editor
Transcript
It's taking that test, seeing nothing change, and then walking out, pretending you're okay while you're weeping inside.
For one in 6, that pain is real this holiday.
Last year, thousands sat around the tree with empty arms.
This year, 95,000 of them are finally holding their child.