Gwen Walz clarifies she went through IUI fertility journey rather than IVF

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gwen Walz has clarified that she went through an intrauterine insemination fertility journey rather than in vitro fertilization with her husband, vice presidential candidate Tim Walz. “Like so many who have experienced these challenges, we kept it largely to ourselves at the time.” She added: “Many of our closest family and friends were surprised when we shared these experiences so many years later.” It took a village to ensure their parenthood journey, with a nurse and neighbor of theirs routinely stopping by to help “with the shots I needed as part of the IUI process” to help them stay “on track,” Gwen said. “Knowing that pain, I cannot fathom the cruelty of politicians who want to take away the freedom for couples to access the care they need.” She continued: “After seeing the extreme attacks on reproductive health care across the country - particularly the efforts in Alabama that jeopardized access to fertility treatments - Tim and I agreed that it was time to formally speak out about our experience.” Tim previously credited IVF procedures for his and Gwen’s children, telling MSNBC in July: “Thank God for IVF, my wife and I have two beautiful children.” On other occasions, he has referred to their use of “fertility treatments.” Recently, Gwen called out Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance during a Democrat fundraising call. “No matter which political party you belong to.” Since going public with their difficult fertility journey in March 2024, the couple said they were touched by those who reached out, sharing similar experiences with them.