Applying to become an egg donor is an exciting concept, but even though women are encouraged to consider donating their eggs if it is something they’re interested in, the process may not be suitable for everyone. This is because egg donor programs from reputable organizations feature strict requirements that must be met in order for…
June is Pride Month in the United States, celebrating and honoring the LGBTQ+ community and its history. Pride is honored in many different ways across the country, but there are at least a few different ways this month’s awareness efforts could improve. Pride is most commonly celebrated in larger cities in the U.S., with exciting…
One of the first questions that a prospective gestational surrogate will ask is whether or not surrogacy is safe. To become a surrogate carrier is a considerable commitment, it will require your time, your energy, and of course, at the end of your pregnancy, you’ll still need to deliver a baby. This is an extremely…
When it comes to infertility and your mental health, there are a lot of myths thrown around as fact. For as long as couples have struggled with infertility, stress or anxiety have been blamed.
This year, National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW) is from April 24 to April 30. The upcoming theme places an emphasis on how we can all “be the change we want to see.” This might sound like a tall order, especially with everything that growing families seeking fertility care already have on their plates. Not every…
Surrogacy is one of the most unique and rewarding ways a woman can help someone else in their quest to have a child. From individuals facing fertility issues to LGBTQ+ families to single parents, surrogacy makes it possible for these people to have the family they always dreamed of. Surrogates are a bridge for growing families, and their role is…
