How to choose a sperm bank
For couples who cannot conceive a child due to male infertility, for lesbian couples, or for single mothers by choice, sperm donation can provide a way to have a child...
Early pregnancy signs while breastfeeding
Getting pregnant while you are still breastfeeding an older child brings its own set of challenges from reduced fertility, to irregular periods or no periods at all yet. If you...
Signs of pregnancy before missed period
The most reliable and the quickest way of telling you that you are definitely pregnant is of course a home pregnancy test. But, even though there are some early pregnancy...
What tests to start with after conception isn't happening
When you first start on your journey of trying to get pregnant, you'll be told that most couples take around six months to conceive. You will also read that trying...
Octuplet mom's IVF doctor scrutinized
Most of you have heard of Nadya Suleman, the mom who kept on having babies through IVF, and had octuplets intentionally. She is a single mom with no job and...
Freezing eggs on the rise in the US
We talked about using an egg donor for secondary infertility. But what if you can be your own egg donor? This concept is becoming a reality, as Reuters says half...
Becoming an egg donor in New York
For the last 25 years, the New York State Task Force on Life and the Law has been developing guidelines for women who wish to donate their eggs through facilities...
Surrogacy costs in the US
If you are unable to carry a baby yourself, either due to a medical condition, not having a uterus, or for gay couples, surrogacy can be the answer. Modern surrogacy...
How long does an implantation bleeding last?
One in three newly pregnant women experience an implantation bleeding. If you are currently trying to get pregnant, I am sure that you have been curious about implantation bleedings, and...
Adult IVF children worried about health
We have seen a few studies pointing to higher risks of birth defects as a result of IVF. But it isn't just birth defects that are a worry with IVF...