Are you considering helping someone expand their family with egg donation? Egg donation is an incredible way to make a huge difference in the lives of those in need. It involves donating your eggs, often at no cost to yourself, allowing couples with infertility issues to have the baby they’ve always dreamed of. It’s not always an easy decision, as various qualifications must be met before being accepted as an egg donor. In this article, we will break down all the different requirements necessary so that you can determine if you are eligible and if you should consider becoming an egg donor. Egg ..read more

For hopeful couples and individuals, surrogacy offers a way around infertility challenges and provides them with the opportunity to expand their families. However, for the intended parents, it’s important to know that surrogacy comes with pros and cons. It’s natural for prospective parents to experience feelings of uncertainty and maybe even anxiety about how long the surrogacy process may take. In this article, we explore what intended parents should know before going down the road of surrogacy. What are the pros and cons for the intended parent(s)? Let’s take a closer look. Pros And Cons Of ..read more

Surrogacy is an incredible journey (and an undeniably selfless act). But it’s also a long process—one with many moving parts and timelines to keep track of.  In this article, we’ll provide insight regarding exactly how much time you should expect the surrogacy process to take from start to finish so that you can better prepare emotionally, financially, and logistically for your unique journey. Let’s take a closer look. Process For Surrogacy  As a surrogate, the first step to becoming one is to find a supportive and professional surrogacy agency to work with and begin your application ..read more

Struggling with infertility is an undeniably difficult road. Infertility is when an individual or couple have tried to get pregnant for 12 months without a pregnancy. While this may happen due to male or female factors (or a combination of them both), this article is going to focus specifically on female infertility.  When infertility occurs due to female factors, it’s referred to as “female infertility.” Your fertility team will likely perform various tests and examinations to determine the potential cause, helping you find viable solutions or paths toward your baby dreams. So, what are ..read more

If you or you and your partner are thinking about IVF, you probably are curious about what the exact costs entail, especially before you start inquiring about starting the process. So, what should you know? Let’s start with the basics. What Is IVF?  In vitro fertilization is the process of assistance with fertility treatments to lead to the conception of a child. IVF treatments involve retrieving mature eggs from the ovaries and manually fertilizing them with sperm. The fertilized egg, or embryo, is either frozen for future use or placed into the uterus. A full cycle of IVF treatment can ..read more

In vitro fertilization (IVF) offers hopeful individuals and couples an option to make their baby dreams come true. However, embryo implantation failure is a common reason IVF cycles fail to work. In fact, for most individuals and couples, it takes a few rounds of IVF to achieve success. In this article, we’re going to explore the signs of failed IVF, the reasons for embryo implantation failure, and how to cope with IVF failure.  What is Embryo Implantation? Embryo implantation is when an embryo (a fertilized egg) is implanted into the uterus and attaches to the uterine wall. Many consider ..read more

About 10-15% of individuals struggle with infertility. However, there is hope. For many, in-vitro fertilization (IVF) may be the best or only option to start a family. In this article, we offer a detailed outline of the IVF process from start to finish, so you know what to expect and how it works. How Long Does IVF Take? It’s important to note that the IVF process is a unique experience for everyone who undergoes treatment. Some people can get a positive result after one round of treatment. Others require multiple cycles. Meanwhile, some people also may need to seek other options like surrogac ..read more

As part of an in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment, you will undergo an embryo transfer. The process involves transferring a fertilized egg into a woman’s uterus with the hope that it will implant and lead to a successful pregnancy. After an embryo transfer, there can be many different symptoms. It can also be a very emotional time for hopeful couples. In this article, you’ll find out what to expect and what happens after the embryo transfer.  Day of the Embryo Transfer  When it comes to the day of the embryo transfer, you can expect the procedure to be relatively straightforward ..read more

In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) can help couples struggling with fertility finally achieve their baby dreams. At the same time, it can also ensure the implantation of a healthy embryo.  In fact, about 24% of the general population may carry certain genetic defects, which may lead to genetic disorders in their offspring. With Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD), you can identify these genetic defects in embryos before pregnancy. So, let’s take a closer look at this topic. What is PGD exactly? What’s the difference between PGD and PGS? And how does it work exactly? What is PGD? PGD is test ..read more

During IVF, you’ll undergo an embryo transfer of a fresh or frozen embryo. The two-week wait between the transfer and when you can take a pregnancy test can feel excruciating for hopeful parents awaiting positive results. During this time, it can be common to have various side effects to no side effects at all. And undeniably, it can be stressful to wonder what every feeling means. While people can have varied symptoms that mean different things, the following offers an outline of the common symptoms you might experience after an embryo transfer that could indicate positive results. Positive S ..read more