# How to ask your employer for fertility benefits

## Prepare your talking points

With some preparation and impactful data, you can build a strong case to bring fertility and family-forming benefits to your company. Browse the resources below to help prepare for your conversation.

eBook: How to ask for fertility benefits at work

[Get the guide](https://content.get-carrot.com/rs/418-PQJ-171/images/How-to-ask-your-employer-for-fertility-benefits.pdf)

How fertility benefits can actually lower healthcare costs

[Read more](/content/blog/how-fertility-benefits-can-actually-lower-healthcare-costs/index.html)

Fertility benefits as a crucial part of recruitment and retention

[Get the points](https://content.get-carrot.com/rs/418-PQJ-171/images/Fertility-at-Work-Carrot-Report.pdf?version=0)

## Make the ask

Once you’ve gathered your talking points, you’re ready to make the ask. These email templates and other educational resources can help you craft your message.

Email your HR leadership

Overwhelmed on where to start? Use one of these templates to start crafting your message. Feel free to personalize it, too.

[Get the templates](https://docs.google.com/document/d/14YPm30kr0JvSAD5f3q1XiTCTmHhm83TknttlaYXYBSg/edit?usp=sharing)

Get your ERGs involved

If your organization has an ERG, you may want to loop them into your efforts. Use these templates as a starting point for your outreach.

[Get the templates](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1luRdc1r9X2SXrvRA9Q0HeGFboJJ_p9467d9_woWjdnc/edit?usp=sharing)

Leverage this Infographic

Visuals can help make the ask more digestible and compelling. Use this infographic in your outreach.

[Download infographic](https://content.get-carrot.com/rs/418-PQJ-171/images/How-fertility-an-family-forming-benefits-work-as-a-catalyst-for-talent-acquisition.pdf?version=0)