Champaign Voices

Global Fertility Tech Market Booms; Babies Remain Expensive Hobby

Published: October 09, 2026

Investment poured into fertility startups as families faced costs that make 'just have kids' advice sound like satire. What do you think?

“Help people afford kids or stop the lectures.”
Buddy Neer, Grandparent Babysitting With Opinions
“It's not a mystery. It's math.”
Linda Ropp, Daycare Waitlist Veteran
“We figured it out. The numbers said no.”
Greg Huffman, Man Who Thinks Everyone Should Figure It Out