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HOW TO TALK TO KIDS ABOUT THEIR DONORS I Dr. Andrea Braverman specializes in this type of therapy
Dr. Andrea Braverman is an incredibly brilliant therapist (and professor) who specializes in fertility care. She so generously shared her wisdom on how to talk to our kids about being donor conceived as well as how to approach the subject of genetic half-siblings.As...
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN USING AN EGG DONOR | Dr. O’Shaughnessy Conceptions Reproductive
What to expect when using an egg donor. The testing the donors go through, using fresh eggs vs. frozen, as well as information on using your fertility clinic's internal egg bank vs. an agency. You can find out more information on Conceptions Reproductive Associates of...
How PCOS Affects Fertility + What You Can Do I PCOS Nutrition Center
The go-to nutritionist for people with PCOS, Angela Grassi, sat down with us to discuss how PCOS can impact fertility and what you can do about it. From lifestyle changes, foods + supplements, there are ways you can improve egg quality! watch to learn more and learn...
Fertility Awareness with The Egg Whisperer
Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh, aka The Egg Whisperer, a fertility doctor based in the San Francisco Bay area, is known for advocating for fertility awareness with her Fertility Awareness Panel - an easy way for you to get information on your egg reserves NOW and not 10 years...
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The LGBTQ Parent Dilemma: Why A Birth Certificate Is Not Enough
Many people assume that since the Supreme Court issued their decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, 576 U.S. 644, 135 S. Ct. 2584, 192 L. Ed. 2d 609 (2015) which recognized the LGBTQ community across the U.S. as having an equal right to marry, that that meant equality...
Egg Freezing for LGBTQ+ Individuals and Couples- is it right for me?
The large array of fertility options for our LGBTQ+ community may feel daunting. From working with donor eggs or sperm, to finding gestational carriers, to learning about fertility preservation options, there are so many considerations on your path to parenthood. ...
A World Opened: New Opportunities for Surrogacy & Parentage in NY
Like countless New Yorkers, I spent my 20’s running in the rat race by day and enjoying life in the big city by night. Family planning was the furthest thing from my mind. But in 2014, I got married and within a year, set down to the task of starting a family. ...
Q&A: the birth certificate and cis hetero couples
Q: Why does the birth certificate tend to have "legal weight" for cis hetero couples but it doesn't for same sex cis couples?A: That's a great question! The truth is, it doesn't have the "legal weight" that we assume for cis hetero couples either. The difference is...
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