Meet Our Team

Katie Minor Bliss 

     Katie is a proud resident of Baton Rouge, LA, but was born and raised in New Orleans. She graduated from LSU in 2009 with a major in Mass Communications, then went on to graduate from Loyola Law School in 2012 with a degree in Civil Law and Common Law, along with a certificate in International Law.  

    In 2018, at age 32, Katie was diagnosed with low AMH and within two weeks started her first (unsuccessful) round of IVF. In the year 2018, Katie went on to undergo 2 IUIs, 5 rounds of IVF, and 1 round of egg donation from a family member. Miraculously, modern medicine prevailed, and Katie was blessed with three viable embryos. One of those embryos resulted in her oldest daughter, Lainey Grace Bliss. Because of this very stressful and trying experience, Katie understands the trials and tribulations, as well as the emotional, physical, and financial burden these processes can cause.

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     Katie’s own, personal fertility journey lead her to found Fertility and Family, LLC so that she could be a resource and provide solutions for individuals, couples and/or families facing the same type of complex battles. She has been the patient and now she is the patient’s advocate putting her first-hand experience to use for her clients. 

       Outside of the legal field, Katie serves as the Director of Development for Hogs for the Cause (fundraising for pediatric brain cancer), sits on the Advisory Committee for the Bank of St. Francisville, and volunteers on the Soiree committee for the Knock Knock Children’s Museum. 

Lee A. Heidingsfelder 

       Lee A. Heidingsfelder, co-founder and partner of Fertility and Family, LLC was born and raised in Metairie, Louisiana and is currently a proud resident.  Lee is the proud mother of two children, a son, six years old, and a daughter, four years old.  Lee graduated from LSU with a degree in Finance in 2002.  Thereafter, she worked in real estate and sales.  In 2012, Lee earned her law degree from Loyola University College of Law, where she graduated magna cum laude and was recognized as a William Crowe Scholar.  

     In 2013, Lee joined a New Orleans based law firm representing clients in a wide variety of family law matters, including divorce, custody, visitation, intrafamily adoption, partition, and matrimonial agreements.  

     While in law school, Lee and Katie formed a life long friendship.  Lee watched Katie and countless others endure the stress and uncertainty of IVF treatment.  Lee was honored to co-found Fertility and Family, LLC and work to help clients navigate the legal aspects of this trying process.  

Carly Whatley

       Carly is a born and raised resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She graduated from LSU with a degree in Mass Communication in 2004 and Loyola Law School in 2007.  

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   Carly's fertility journey wasn't always easy, but thankfully she sought the care of fertility experts and was blessed with success. 

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       Outside of work, Carly enjoys spending time with her husband and three children.  She also serves on the board of the Julius Freyhan Foundation and spends time serving on several committees for her children’s school, church, and community fundraisers.