NOVA IVF Fertility Care with Compassion Nova IVF is a fertility clinic specializing in IVF (in vitro Fertilization) and Egg Donation.

Dr. Richard Schmidt is the medical director and extends himself with open communication and personalized care that helps contribute to the excellent success rates for all of his patients.

Secondary infertility is real and more common than many may realize. Trying to grow your family after having a child can...
07/16/2025

Secondary infertility is real and more common than many may realize. Trying to grow your family after having a child can come with unexpected challenges, and those struggles are just as valid! 💛

This little one is what   is all about! ✨👶 We are so excited to welcome another Nova newborn into the world!Amazing phot...
07/14/2025

This little one is what is all about! ✨👶 We are so excited to welcome another Nova newborn into the world!

Amazing photography by Betsey Reid from !

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At Nova, we know the fertility journey is not always easy, and for some, it includes grief. For those who have experienc...
07/11/2025

At Nova, we know the fertility journey is not always easy, and for some, it includes grief. For those who have experienced loss on the path to parenthood, especially through IVF, know that your story matters. Swipe to see resources for bereaved parents and parents-to-be. ❤

From first visit to graduating from Nova, we’re honored to be part of your journey. 💕 Congratulations on expecting your ...
07/08/2025

From first visit to graduating from Nova, we’re honored to be part of your journey. 💕 Congratulations on expecting your little one this year! Thank you for trusting our team to walk beside you every step of the way.

Happy 4th of July! We will be closed today in observance of Independence Day. Wishing you a joyful and safe holiday! ❤️🤍...
07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July! We will be closed today in observance of Independence Day. Wishing you a joyful and safe holiday! ❤️🤍💙

Enjoy this Nova newborn rocking their red, white, and blue in bulldog form!

Photography by Betsey Reid from !

July is Bereaved Parents Awareness Month. For many in the IVF and fertility community, this journey includes moments of ...
07/02/2025

July is Bereaved Parents Awareness Month. For many in the IVF and fertility community, this journey includes moments of unimaginable heartbreak.

To the parents who hold their babies in their hearts instead of their arms, we see you.💛 This month, we honor the strength it takes to keep hoping after heartbreak. You are not alone.

Here are a few ways you can show support to a bereaved parent.

We’re proud to extend a warm welcome to Anna Sokalska, MD, PhD to our team at Nova IVF in Mountain View, California. Dr....
07/01/2025

We’re proud to extend a warm welcome to Anna Sokalska, MD, PhD to our team at Nova IVF in Mountain View, California. Dr. Sokalska is double board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She will begin seeing patients at Nova IVF on June 30, 2025. We invite you to read on to learn more about our newest physician in the Ivy Fertility network!

Dr. Sokalska received her medical degree from Poznan University of Medical Sciences in Poland. She completed residencies in obstetrics and gynecology at Poznan and University of Pennsylvania, a research fellowship at Lund University in Malmö, Sweden, and a postdoctoral fellowship at UC Davis. She then completed her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Pennsylvania. She comes to Nova IVF from Stanford School of Medicine, where she serves as clinical assistant professor and director of the Fertility Preservation Program.

“I am honored to join the team at Nova IVF, where clinical excellence and patient-centered care are top priorities,” said Dr. Sokalska. “I look forward to working alongside their excellent team and supporting patients with compassion, curiosity, and evidence-based care.”

Nova IVF has been building families in the South Bay Area for over 35 years and has IVF success rates up to 50% higher than the national average. Dr. Sokalska joins Richard Schmidt, MD and Meera Shah, MD on the physician team, enabling Ivy Fertility to serve a growing number of patients throughout Silicon Valley and beyond.

“Dr. Sokalska brings an extraordinary combination of scientific rigor, international experience, and heartfelt dedication to fertility care,” said Dr. Schmidt, Medical Director at Nova IVF. “We’re excited for our patients to benefit from her expertise and warm, individualized approach.”

Did you know the pineapple is a symbol of hope, strength, and solidarity in the fertility community? 🍍💛Swipe to see why ...
06/27/2025

Did you know the pineapple is a symbol of hope, strength, and solidarity in the fertility community? 🍍💛
Swipe to see why this sweet fruit means so much to those on their infertility journey.

There's more than one way to build a family and everyone deserves to know the paths to parenthood available to them. ✨Wh...
06/25/2025

There's more than one way to build a family and everyone deserves to know the paths to parenthood available to them. ✨Whatever your journey looks like, we’re here for you! Swipe to learn more.

Same joy. Simpler process. That’s the beauty of Gentle IVF! 💕Have questions? Visit our website, send us a DM, or contact...
06/24/2025

Same joy. Simpler process. That’s the beauty of Gentle IVF! 💕

Have questions? Visit our website, send us a DM, or contact our clinic to learn more!

Welcome to the world, little one. 🤍🌈 This little Nova newborn is bringing all the love this   Photography by Betsey Reid...
06/23/2025

Welcome to the world, little one. 🤍🌈 This little Nova newborn is bringing all the love this

Photography by Betsey Reid from . Only the best!

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Monday 6:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 4pm
Thursday 6:30am - 4pm
Friday 6:30am - 4pm

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Nova IVF is a fertility clinic specializing in IVF (in vitro Fertilization) and Egg Freezing. Dr. Richard Schmidt and Dr. Meera Shah are the providers that extend themselves with open communication and personalized care that helps contribute to the excellent success rates for all of their patients.