Arkansas Fertility and Gynecology

07/29/2025

For 45 years, Dr. Batres has walked alongside families with compassion and care. Take a moment to read his message of thanks to the patients, families, and team who have been part of his journey. ❤️👶✨

07/16/2025

"We began trying to conceive in 2019. After having a fibroid tumor and some endometriosis removed, we received a diagnosis of unexplained infertility, which was both confusing and frustrating. We attempted three rounds of intrauterine insemination (IUI) without success before deciding to move on to in vitro fertilization (IVF). During our first round of IVF, we ended up with two embryos. Unfortunately, the one with the better grade did not implant, and we were unable to use the second one. At that point, I was feeling quite discouraged. I had read that my odds of success with IVF were around 25%. Since I rely on data to make decisions, investing more money in another round of IVF didn’t seem wise for my emotional or financial well-being. Six months later, I decided to give it one last shot. AFG was there to assist us and did everything possible to make this round successful. I mentally prepared myself for the possibility of the same outcome but leaned heavily on support from RESOLVE, a national infertility group, which helped me reframe my thoughts and focus on what I could control. In our second round of IVF, we ended up with just one embryo. Although it was rated "excellent," we tried not to get our hopes up. Fast forward to now—she is a healthy, vibrant two-year-old girl, and we feel incredibly fortunate. I will always be grateful to AFG for their care. They are busy helping many people, and they consistently showed up for us. I'm glad they did. If I could share one piece of advice with someone embarking on the same journey I did, it would be this: IVF doesn’t work every time for everyone, but sometimes it does. Try to stay present and focus on the good in what you have. Remember, regardless of the outcome, your worth is not tied to your ability to conceive. You are enough—today and every day—whether or not you become a parent, and AFG will be there to help you navigate infertility." - Keri S.

Thank you, Keri, for sharing your story of strength, hope, and healing. You have a beautiful little girl! 💛

07/10/2025

Every journey to parenthood is unique—and yours could inspire others. 💛 If you’ve been a part of the Arkansas Fertility & Gynecology family, we’d love to hear your story. Share your experience and help us spread hope, strength, and support. 💬✨

Click the link below and submit your story to be featured on our social media!

🔗 https://www.arkansasfertility.com/yourstory/index.html

07/04/2025

Happy Fourth of July from AFG! 🇺🇸

Today we’re celebrating freedom, family, and the tiny miracles that make life so special. ❤️🤍🩵

Whether your little one is rocking stars, stripes, or just the world’s cutest smile—we want to see!
👇 Drop a pic of your little one in their festive Fourth outfit in the comments! 👶✨

06/15/2025

👔 Happy Father's Day

Today we honor the strength, love, and unwavering hope of every dad and dad-to-be. Whether your journey to fatherhood has already begun or you're still dreaming of that day, we’re here for you every step of the way.

From all of us at Arkansas Fertility & Gynecology, Happy Father’s Day to the incredible men who are waiting, hoping, and already holding little hands.

06/11/2025

After 45 incredible years in private practice, Dr. Francisco Batres, M.D. is retiring on June 30th. 🩺✨ His care, expertise, and dedication have touched generations of families from 1980 to 2025, and we are so grateful for the legacy he leaves behind. 💛 Cheers to 45 years! 🎉

Please join us in wishing Dr. Batres a happy retirement in the comments below! 💬

Dr. Moutos will continue all care for Dr. Batres’ patients at AFG.

05/20/2025

We believe in science-backed fertility care—rooted in research, not ideology. “Restorative Reproductive Medicine” (RRM) is not a medically proven alternative to IVF.

Learn more about why RRM falls short:
📄https://www.asrm.org/globalassets/_asrm/advocacy-and-policy/advocacy-resources/just_the_facts_restorative_reproductive_medicine_and_ethical_ivf_are_misleading_terms_that_threaten_access.pdf

05/19/2025

"My husband and I suffered from both male and female factor infertility. We learned a year prior that he had ZERO s***m, I had recurrent ovarian cysts, and a thin uterine lining. We had no idea that becoming parents might not be in the cards, and it was devastating. My husband was on medications and injections for months, and then was able to get just enough swimmers to freeze. We gave IVF a try. Honestly, through the whole process, the odds were not looking great. After my retrieval, I had 7 eggs retrieved, only 4 of good quality (I’m only in my early 30s), and my lining but just barely thick enough for implantation. The embryologist performed ICSI on the 4 eggs, and only 2 fertilized. Those 2 made it to day 2, and because we only had 2, we did not risk waiting to day 5 for genetic testing, we just had them both transferred on day 3. It was our first and only attempt. I had a positive test 6 days later, and was nervous the whole first trimester, expecting something surely to go wrong, but I had a smooth pregnancy and delivery. Our little guy is perfect and almost 4 months old now. 💞 Thank you to Dr. Moutos and everyone at AFG!" - Amy .

Stories like Amy’s remind us why we do what we do — hope, perseverance, and love. 💕🌱

05/15/2025

On this International Day of Families, we’re thinking of you — those who are raising families, those who are yearning for one, those who are still hoping, and those who are healing. However you define family, your journey matters. ❤️

05/09/2025

Want to be featured? Share your story with us! 🍼👶🏽

Your story could be the hope someone else needs. 🧡 Share your journey with us and inspire others in the AFG community!

Click the link below to submit your story for a chance to be featured on our social media.

🔗 https://www.arkansasfertility.com/yourstory/index.html

04/20/2025

Wishing you a joyful Easter filled with hope, renewal, and new beginnings. 🌸

💕 Share photos of your little bunnies in the comments — we’d love to see those sweet smiles in their Sunday best! 🐰💐

03/26/2025

Your story could be the hope someone else needs. 🧡 Share your journey with us and inspire others in the AFG community!

Click the link below to submit your story for a chance to be featured on our social media.

🔗 https://www.arkansasfertility.com/yourstory/index.html