by Paige Zapf | Jun 17, 2024 | Blog
When discussions about infertility arise, the focus typically leans toward instances of female infertility. Yet, it is male infertility that plays a significant role in a considerable percentage of cases, accounting for 50% of infertility diagnoses. One notable...
by Paige Zapf | Jun 10, 2024 | Blog
In certain spheres of American society, there persists a misguided belief that embracing fatherhood is somehow at odds with masculinity. Diaper changing? Not manly. Nighttime feeds? Effeminate. Have a Baby Bjorn strapped to your chest? Seen as emasculating, and...
by Paige Zapf | Jun 3, 2024 | Blog
When you complete your IVF journey, yet still have remaining embryos, you may be thinking, “What do I do?” After considering the alternatives (discarding, donating to science, compassionate transfers, etc.), you finally land on embryo donation, which allows another...
by Paige Zapf | May 28, 2024 | Blog
My daughters have a unique way of playing with their baby dolls—they keep them tucked away in the freezer. It might seem odd to some, but to us, it’s a poignant reminder of the journey we have navigated and the preciousness of life. As I watch them carefully...
by Paige Zapf | May 20, 2024 | Blog
Embryo adoption is an exciting process! However, with any adoption journey, there are natural uncertainties and aspects that are outside of the adoptive families’ control. Most people come into an embryo adoption process with a background of infertility. Many people...
by Paige Zapf | May 14, 2024 | Blog
May is known as National Preeclampsia Awareness Month. If you are pursuing parenthood through embryo adoption, you know one of the risks that can come with a hopeful pregnancy include preeclampsia. Preeclampsia, characterized by elevated blood pressure and potential...
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