Making Mental Health a Priority during the Adoption Process

Making Mental Health a Priority during the Adoption Process

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Adoption can be a stressful time; you have to complete trainings, fundraise, complete a home study… Not to mention the unknown time it takes to wait for a match! This most definitely can take a toll on your mental health....
Two Cancer Diagnoses, One Successful Embryo Adoption

Two Cancer Diagnoses, One Successful Embryo Adoption

At age 24, I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. As treatment, I underwent chemotherapy and radiation to my chest. This was before egg freezing was used as a fertility preservation method, so instead I had an ovary removed and cryopreserved in the likely event...
Are you 1 of 8? The Struggle of Infertility

Are you 1 of 8? The Struggle of Infertility

One in eight. 7.3 million women in the United States. You are not alone. Infertility is more common than you think. ASRM defines infertility as being unable to achieve pregnancy after a year of trying to get pregnant. If you and your partner fall into this category,...
Social Media Effects on Your Embryo Adoption Journey

Social Media Effects on Your Embryo Adoption Journey

How does social media affect your embryo adoption journey? Social media came out in the early 2000s and is here to stay. It has been a helpful resource for families who are considering pursuing embryo adoption or donation. It allows you to connect with others, get...
Raising Funds for Embryo Adoption

Raising Funds for Embryo Adoption

Embryo Adoption can be exciting journey! However, like everything in life, nothing is free. Although embryo adoption is one of the more affordable adoption options, there are still expenses that need to be covered. The $9,000-16,000 in funds may include fees for a...
Endometriosis Awareness Day

Endometriosis Awareness Day

March 31 is Endometriosis Awareness Day, the culmination of Endometriosis Awareness Month. It began as just a single week, created by the Endometriosis Association, to bring attention to a common condition which just decades ago was considered insignificant. Painful...
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