A Full-Circle Journey: Rachael Grosso, RBA Baby to RBA Mom
Meet Rachael Grosso, RBA’s Director of Clinical Nursing, a woman whose story begins at RBA and has come full circle in the most personal way. Conceived through fertility treatment at RBA herself, Rachael is now the proud parent of an “RBA baby” of her own. Her journey is one of science, resilience, and heart.
A Legacy Begins: Rachael's Family Story
Rachael’s connection to Reproductive Biology Associates began long before she joined the team professionally. She was conceived at RBA through intrauterine insemination (IUI), supported by progesterone during the luteal phase, a testament to the early days of fertility care. Growing up with that knowledge gave her a unique awareness of fertility and family-building, even before she entered the field.
“Fertility is such a personal and often sensitive topic,” Rachael said. “It can feel isolating, and yet so many of us are walking similar paths. I truly believe that if more women felt safe and supported enough to share their stories, it would help others feel less alone—less afraid to ask questions, seek support, or simply grieve and hope openly. This journey has taught me so much—not just about reproductive science, but about resilience, patience, and the strength it takes to keep going.”
A New Perspective: From NICU Nurse to RBA Team Member
Before joining RBA in 2019, Rachael spent six years as a nurse in the Special Care Nursery at Northside Hospital Main. Her days were spent caring for critically ill newborns, an experience that shaped both her clinical instincts and her heart.
A chance conversation with a patient’s mother (who happened to work at RBA) sparked her interest in fertility care. The timing was right. Within a year, she had transitioned to RBA, seeking to support families in a new but equally meaningful way.
"One day, I was caring for a set of twins and struck up a conversation with their mom. As we talked, she mentioned that she worked at RBA. I was looking for a career change—something that still allowed me to support families but in a different way. The timing felt right, and something clicked. She gave me the contact information for the manager at RBA, and I sent an email to express my interest and ask to be kept in mind for any future opportunities. Within a year, I was working at RBA. Professionally, it felt like the perfect next chapter. Personally, it would prove to be even more impactful than I expected.”
Navigating Her Own Fertility Journey
Joining RBA opened not only a professional door, but a deeply personal one as well. Rachael began monitoring her own cycle, starting with basic ultrasound tracking. While her uterine lining and antral follicle count looked promising, she wasn’t ovulating viable eggs.
She started with oral medications like Letrozole and Clomid, paired with a trigger shot. When that approach didn’t yield results, she moved on to injectable FSH medications, adjusting protocols over the course of six months. Eventually, she and her care team decided to pursue IVF.
“I came to RBA not knowing that I would one day face fertility challenges myself. I had always carried an awareness of what my parents went through, but I never imagined I’d have my own fertility journey to navigate… Going through my own journey here has given me a deeper understanding of what our patients are going through,” she said. “Everyone’s story is unique, but the emotions—hope, frustration, joy, fear—those are shared.”
Becoming a Parent Through the Same Doors Her Parents Once Walked Through
For Rachael, becoming a mother through RBA brought her full circle.
“I absolutely love having an RBA baby,” she shared. “The journey wasn’t always easy, but it was worth it. Fertility care has come such a long way since my parents’ time—and it’s still evolving in amazing ways.”
Having her own mother by her side through treatment and into parenthood gave Rachael a new appreciation for the road her parents once walked. That connection, spanning generations, is a powerful part of her identity and now her legacy.
Leading With Compassion: A Nurse Who’s Walked the Path
Now as RBA’s Director of Clinical Nursing, Rachael brings unmatched empathy to her role.
“RBA will forever hold a special place in my heart,” she said. “Every single person—from the physicians to the lab team, financial counselors, ultrasound techs, and clinical staff—played a part in helping me build my family.”
That gratitude fuels her work. Her ability to sit with patients in their most vulnerable moments is rooted in lived experience.
“They will treat you just the same,” she said. “Like one of their own.”
Words of Wisdom: Advice for Patients Starting Their Journey
Rachael’s insights are rooted in both clinical knowledge and personal truth. For those navigating fertility treatment, she offers these guiding thoughts:
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Be kind to yourselves. This process is emotional and physically demanding. Allow space for rest, grief, hope, and celebration.
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Protect your peace. Set boundaries. You don’t have to explain your journey to everyone.
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Nurture your relationship. Give your partnership grace—it may look different for a while.
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Celebrate small wins. Every appointment, every injection, every hopeful step matters.
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Your path is valid. No matter how your story unfolds, it doesn’t define your worth or your strength.
Looking Forward
Rachael’s story reminds us that fertility care is more than medicine, it’s a deeply human experience. As she continues to support patients through her leadership role, she does so with a profound understanding of what it means to hope, to wait, and to finally hold that long-dreamed-of baby in your arms.
At RBA, her story is a living example of the care that spans decades and generations and the families that grow because of it.
Watch Rachael tell her story here.