Donor Conception | Sperm Donor | Genetics
By:
Monica Moore, MSN, APRN
August 31st, 2024
Choosing a sperm donor can be an emotional and daunting task, regardless of the circumstances that brought you to this point. In this guide, we'll provide expert insights on where to begin your search, how many vials of sperm to order for IUI and IVF, the differences between IUI, ICI, and IVF-ready sperm, and everything else you need to know on this journey.
LGBTQ+ Family Building | Advocacy | Affording Care
By:
Sierra Dehmler
August 29th, 2024
The list of companies offering LGBTQ+ inclusive fertility benefits continues to grow, with employers like Starbucks, Amazon, and Microsoft leading the way. But even if you're lucky enough to have coverage, it can still be hard to determine what your insurance policy will (or won't) cover. In this guide, you'll learn the right questions to ask and where to turn for support.
Infertility | Mental Health | Pregnancy & Infant Loss
By:
Lisa Rosenthal
August 22nd, 2024
Pregnancy loss is finally being talked about more openly, and it’s normal to have questions about how to process grief around this heartbreaking experience. You likely felt so much hope, happiness and anticipation when you found out you were pregnant, and now you're suddenly trying to make sense of what happened.
Advocacy | Mental Health | Pregnancy & Infant Loss
By:
Lisa Rosenthal
August 21st, 2024
Navigating pregnancy and parenting after loss is a complex journey, filled with both grief and gratitude. This article explores the delicate balance between honoring your past experiences while embracing the present joy that comes with welcoming a rainbow baby into the world.
LGBTQ+ Family Building | Donor Conception | Reciprocal IVF | Success Rates
By:
Dr. Laura Meyer
August 15th, 2024
For LGBTQ+ couples who both wish to play a biological role in the conception and carrying of their future child, reciprocal IVF can be the perfect family-building pathway. Here's what to know about the entire process, straight from a fertility specialist.
PCOS | Fertility Treatment | Success Rates
By:
Barry Witt, M.D.
August 10th, 2024
Ovulation induction is utilized in around 50% of fertility treatment cycles, either as a first line approach, or as part of a more complex treatment plan involving IUI or IVF. Learn about the benefits of this more affordable treatment option and what to expect from the process.
Infertility Awareness | IVF | Patient Stories
By:
Sierra Dehmler
August 1st, 2024
When most people dream of starting a family, they don't envision needing the help of a fertility specialist. But when trying to conceive stretches from months into years, it becomes clear that something is wrong. In this powerful story, new parents AmyKate and Brian open up about their emotional journey, and how love and hope carried them through.
LGBTQ+ Family Building | Surrogacy | Egg Donor | Patient Stories
By:
Sierra Dehmler
July 24th, 2024
One of the most beautiful parts about family building is that no two stories are exactly alike. There are so many different paths to parenthood: in vitro fertilization (IVF), surrogacy, adoption, donor conception, and others. In this story, two dads share the surrogacy experience from start to finish - in their own words.