Two of the most common fertility treatments are intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF). If you are struggling to have a baby naturally, you may be considering your fertility treatment. Naturally, you probably have some questions about what each of these treatments can do and how they vary. IVF is a process involving … Read more
It’s been said “It takes a village”, second part to that phrase “to raise a child,” we’ll also add “and to basically get by in life.” Today, people find themselves nurturing and building their village, maybe they: live outside of their hometown, have lost family members, don’t see eye-to-eye with relatives, have built great friendships, … Read more
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. To all the brave souls fighting every day. We stand with you. Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars. Kahlil Gibran Many of our amazing clients are going through one of the greatest trials of their lives. We are … Read more
From our friends at Sperm Bank, Inc. There are a few ways a man’s sperm quality can be less than optimal when the time comes for it to fertilize an egg, if: Volume is lower than 1.5 ml Concentration is lower than 20 million sperm per ml Motility (percentage of sperm moving) is below 50% It’s … Read more
Fertility treatments can be lengthy and traumatic for many couples. On the week before Mother’s Day, we recognize those who are struggling to bring new life into the world. Beverly Barna, author of Infertility Sucks! (Keeping It All Together When Sperm and Egg Remain Stubbornly Apart), founded National Infertility Survival Day in 2004. This day was intentionally placed before … Read more
In-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments are a big investment, emotionally, physically, but also financially, so people sometimes turn to IVF financing to cover the costs. IVF financing can mean entering into a payment plan with your fertility treatment provider, loaning, applying for a grant, or asking others for help. We understand that you’re already undergoing a … Read more
The notion of freezing your eggs for future use is gaining popularity as the years go by. You don’t need to have a medical reason to have your eggs frozen: you can freeze them if you want to have kids when you’re older and more satisfied in life. Some women are still hesitant about approaching … Read more
From one of our favorite blogs, Pregnantish: Infertility In The Movies: Who Gets It Right And Who Gets It Wrong Infertility is a useful trope in movies. It can create dramatic conflict for an otherwise happy couple, offer an excuse for any number of sex scenes, serve as shorthand for the infertile party’s essential goodness or … Read more
When you’re transporting anything medical, you’re not transporting just any simple package. You’re shipping something that could make the difference between life and death. These packages could be medicines, organs, frozen sperm, eggs, or embryos, so it’s crucial to ask yourself a few questions when choosing a medical courier. Asking questions will help you figure out if … Read more