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Some women are unable to have a baby because they don’t produce eggs. Those women may turn to egg donation as a way to expand their family; however, being able to do that depends on other women donating their eggs. The process of egg donation is one that’s sometimes...
Egg donation gives many people the chance to build families, but it also brings up important questions about privacy. Donors share personal and sensitive details, and the law steps in to keep that information safe. When donors and recipients understand how these...
Couples struggling to conceive often find themselves facing devastating choices. They can give up their dream of becoming parents or drain their savings trying various assisted reproductive technologies, such as IVF, that have no guarantee of success. Many of these...
You have done your due diligence and have decided who is the right surrogate for your family, and now it's time for the first official meeting. Being nervous and not knowing what to expect is normal. But being prepared remains important. The following are a few tips...
Pregnancy is a process filled with medical risks. Women who have already given birth at least once before are well aware of the challenges that come with carrying a child to term. Those who choose to serve as surrogates may hope that their pregnancy involves minimal...
Using a surrogate may be the best way to welcome a child into your family. While navigating the process can be exciting, it can also be stressful. After all, you’ve probably never been through a surrogacy pregnancy before, and you might be worried about all the...
An embryo is one of the first stages in a healthy pregnancy. The embryo forms after the egg has been fertilized. It’s one of the earliest forms an unborn baby takes, and it will then develop into a fetus over time. However, in some cases, this embryo fails to form....
Medically-assisted reproduction requires the assistance of multiple people. There are health care professionals involved who assist with the storage, acquisition, fertilization and implantation of gametes and embryos. There are also typically individuals who donate...
If you are considering growing your family through egg donation, you may be wondering whether you can choose an anonymous donor and whether it’s even legal. The short answer is yes, you can, and it’s perfectly legal in California. You may choose to work with someone...
If you are an LGBTQ+ couple planning to start a family, Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) can help you take that step. ART includes a variety of medical procedures that are designed to address infertility or enable same-sex couples to have biological children. It...