How One Mom Came to the Decision to Donate Her Embryos

When Amanda Fletcher was interviewed for the Winter/Spring 2016 issue of Pathways2Family, she said that one thing she had noticed about embryo donation stories is that the choice seemed to always be such an easy one for the family. She wanted people to know that in...

What Happens When Embryo Adoption Doesn’t Work

Embryo adoption has a relatively high rate of success when compared with many other alternative family building options. That doesn’t mean it’s successful for everyone.There are many reasons an embryo adoption won’t work, including the health of the mother and her...

U.S. Supreme Court Refuses Frozen Embryo Case

Another legal battle over frozen embryos has been in the news recently. Chicago resident Jacob Szafranski asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear his case trying to prevent his former girlfriend, Karla Dunston, from using frozen embryos the two had created together...

Things Men Do to Harm Their Fertility (Without Knowing It)

Male infertility accounts for roughly one third of the infertility cases in the United States. While it’s not an uncommon issue, there are many things men might be doing to make their fertility issues worse. Take a look at some of these common issues (that most men...

What to Expect During a Frozen Embryo Transfer

When you are matched with your donor family, the excitement about moving closer to pregnancy begins. Suddenly everything will start moving very quickly – you’ll sign the paperwork, the embryos will be shipped to your clinic, and your doctor will help you prepare...