World Fertility Awards Make History as Global Fertility is Projected to Drop in 2026

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan 20, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The World Fertility Awards (WFAs), produced by pregnantish, the first global, consumer-facing media event dedicated to celebrating the changemakers shaping the future of fertility, took place on December 1, 2025 at the Times Center in New York City. Unlike traditional industry conferences, the event was designed to reach beyond clinical and professional audiences, uniting advocates, clinicians, innovators, industry leaders, and media to spotlight progress, purpose, and possibility in reproductive health.

At a critical inflection point in 2026, when global fertility rates are projected to continue declining (according to Euromonitor, the 2025 rate is at 2.8 children born per woman vs 3.1 a decade ago), the World Fertility Awards brought together seven global regions to elevate voices and leadership to underscore the importance of Assisted Reproductive Technology.

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