by Paige Zapf | Sep 7, 2021 | Blog
About 12% of women in the United States (approximately 7 million) are either facing an infertility diagnosis, are going through infertility treatments, or are looking at other options for pregnancy and parenthood (like embryo adoption). Yet, many of these women still...
by Paige Zapf | Aug 31, 2021 | Blog
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that can cause issues such as insulin resistance and irregular menstrual cycles. More importantly to most women, PCOS can stop ovulation from occurring, which in turn impacts fertility. Around 6% to 12% of US...
by Paige Zapf | Aug 24, 2021 | Blog
Whether you are using a mutual-matching agency, a clinic, or a self-match program to place or adopt your embryos, there are many things to take into consideration when deciding on a match. If you are feeling overwhelmed by all the possibilities, this guide may help...
by Paige Zapf | Aug 17, 2021 | Blog
The advances of technology have significantly changed the knowledge we have on embryo development. Although it is incredible to be in the know on the details, many families end up confused by the terminology and process used to select which embryos to implant. One...
by Paige Zapf | Aug 3, 2021 | Blog
Is anonymity possible in embryo adoption? Meghana Keshavan from STAT sets out to prove that it is not as clear-cut as previously believed. With the increasing popularity of social media and DNA testing services such as 23&Me and Ancestry.com, she states that...
by Paige Zapf | Jul 27, 2021 | Blog
Dear Potential Placing Family, We have battled infertility, we were blessed with a family, and had to face the difficult decision on what to do with our remaining embryos… It is extremely hard. Seeing our children grow, we know donation was the right path for us. The...
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