Category Archives: Pregnancy

ASRM Fact Sheet on Parenting Multiples

From the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) fact sheet on Challenges of Parenting Multiples: PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES Some multiples, especially newborns, may be hard to tell apart even if they are not identical. At first, you can tell multiples apart … Continue reading

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ASRM Fact Sheet on Pregnancy with Multiples

From the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) fact sheet on What do I need to worry about with a multiple pregnancy? What are some problems with having a multiple pregnancy? Pregnancy loss The more fetuses there are in the womb, the more … Continue reading

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ASRM Fact Sheet on Fertility Drugs and Multiple Births

From the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) fact sheet on Fertility drugs and the risk of multiple births: How likely is multiple gestation? Very possible. Depending on the type of fertility treatment used, if more than one follicle is produced, the … Continue reading

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Single Parent Resources

Great resources for single parents. When Baby Makes Two: Single Mothers by Chance or by Choice by Jene Stoneisfer Single Mothers by Choice: A Guidebook for Single Women Who are Considering or Have Chosen Motherhood by Jane Mattes1994 – 272 pages  A … Continue reading

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Same Sex Couples Resources

Here are some great resources for same sex couples. The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy for Lesbians by Rachel Pepper The New Essential Guide to Lesbian Conception, Pregnancy and Birth by Stephine Brill A Donor Insemination Guide: Written By and For Lesbian Women by … Continue reading

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Donor Insemination/ Assisted Reproduction

Here are some great resources that help navigate through donor insemination process and assisted reproduction. How to Get Pregnant with the New Techonology by Sherman Shilber Building a Family with the Assistance of Donor Insemination by Ken Daniels Helping the Stork: The … Continue reading

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For Parents with Donor Conceived Children

Here are some great books to share with your children conceived with donor sperm. Nan’s Donut Dilemma by Mary E. Ryan Hope and Will Have a Baby Series by Irene Celcer The Pea That Was Me: a Single Mom’s Sperm Donation Story by … Continue reading

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Ready to use Donor Sperm? (Step 3)

3 Steps to Follow: #3 Purchase Donor Sperm If you would like to have more than one child, you can purchase more than you will need for your first attempts and store with Cryogenic Laboratories, Inc. This ensures that you will … Continue reading

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Ready to use Donor Sperm? (Step 2)

3 Steps to Follow: #2 Select a physician who can manage your medical care Typically these are obstetrician/gynecologists (OB/GYNs) or infertility specialists like Reproductive Endocrinologists (REs). Once you have selected a physician, you will meet with him/her to access your … Continue reading

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Ready to use Donor Sperm? (Step 1)

3 Steps to Follow: #1 Choose your Donor   Choosing the ideal sperm donor typically takes several weeks as you review all your options. Your physician may have some recommended sperm banks for you to consider. Sperm Banks are often called … Continue reading

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