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Category Archives: Pregnancy
ASRM Fact Sheet on Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
From the American Society for Reproductive Medicine: When is IUI helpful? There are many reasons why couples experience difficulty having a baby. IUI may be useful for some of them. Female infertility. Women who do not release an egg regularly … Continue reading
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The sooner the better: Age and Fertility
More women are having babies over the age of 35 than ever before. Yet from a biological perspective, it is best to start trying before you reach 35. Here are some of the reasons why: Your age affects fertility Fertility … Continue reading
Disclosure and Openness: To Tell or Not to Tell
Blog written by Director of Operations Fairfax Cryobank Michelle Ottey, PhD It is the choice of a child’s parents to disclose the details of their conception, as well as to decide the degree of information that is shared. This is … Continue reading
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Fertility Options for Same Sex Options
Blog written by Michelle Ottey, PhD, CLI Director of Operations When two women partner and decide to build a family, there is a lot to consider: known donor, sperm donor (anonymous or ID), foster, foster to adopt, adopt, etc. If … Continue reading
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Fun on the Forum
The CLI Family Forums are a great place to connect with others going through the donor insemination process. Check out some of these fun conversations from the forums: Pregnant with 2961 “Hey there. I’m pregnant with 2961 and would love to … Continue reading
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CLI Pregnancy Pledge
CLI is confident we can help you achieve your goal of having a child. We are so confident in fact that if after 4 attempts you are still not pregnant, we’ll give you a vial for free. Starting May 1, … Continue reading
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Is autism genetic?
Autism is a behaviorally defined pervasive developmental disorder that affects how a child functions in several areas, including speech, social skills and behavior. Children who have problems in these areas are sometimes said to have an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) … Continue reading
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What will my baby look like?
If I select a donor with a certain physical feature, what is the chance his offspring would inherit it? The answer is not clear. A child’s appearance will often resemble some features of both parents but it is not predictable … Continue reading
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What are the genetic disease tests performed on the donors?
As an FDA compliant and American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) Inspected and Accredited semen Cryobank, CLI performs testing and screening of donors in accordance with FDA and AATB Standards. In addition, we conform to the New York State Regulations and the … Continue reading
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Frequently Asked Questions About Genetics
What kind of genetic issues are screened for in the donor’s health history? All donors will have a three-generation family history reviewed by a geneticist. The family history will present information on illnesses and birth defects noted in the individual … Continue reading
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