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...
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...
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...
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...
What is CMV And How Can it Affect My Pregnancy?
Republished with the permission of Seattle Sperm Bank.Cytomegalovirus, or CMV, is a member of the herpes virus family that includes cold sores, chicken pox, and infectious mononucleosis....
Nutrition for Mamas (and Carriers) Part 3
postpartum Nutrition women's health nurse practitioner guides us through nutrition tips for the fourth trimester (postpartum) in this article. links to nutrition for fertility + pregnancy at the...
Nutrition for Mamas (and Carriers) Part 2
Nutrition While Pregnant if you missed our first article on nutrition prior to conceiving, click here. women's health nurse practitioner guides us through nutrition tips for pregnancy in this...
Nutrition for Mamas (and Carriers) Part 1: Fertility Nutrition
Nutrition for Fertility: Prenatal Nutrition future baby carriers! this is part of a three part nutrition series. can nutrition really impact fertility and my chance of getting pregnant? women's...
The Last Will and Testament: Why Stop Caring for your Loved Ones After You Pass Away?
While it is a hard topic to think about, talking about death (let alone planning for it), is the last thing many of us want to do! Nevertheless, planning for what happens after you pass away is the...
The Need for “Confirmatory” Adoptions for LGBTQ+ Parents
For LGBTQ+ parents who build their families with one parent carrying the pregnancy and the use of donor sperm, there can be many emotions connected with adopting a child that was dreamed of and...
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