Tag Archives: Pregnancy

Healthy Babies

Posted on July 28, 2014 by admin

Blog written by Director of Client Development Michael Buuck, MS If you want to avoid an awkward an uncomfortable situation, do not congratulate a woman on her pregnancy until after she’s told you she is pregnant. Fortunately, I haven’t made that … Continue reading →

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ASRM Video Understanding Fertility

Posted on March 19, 2014 by admin

The American Society for Reproductive Medicine has an introduction video about understanding fertility in various aspects. This is a great place to start for anyone who is considering using donor sperm or having trouble conceiving.  

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Improving the Odds When TTC

Posted on March 4, 2014 by admin

Blog written by Cryobank Staff JM So you’re ready to try to conceive. Perhaps you’re in the right place in your career, in your relationship, in your life to start building a family, or maybe you’re ready for a new … Continue reading →

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Plan, Prep, Important Steps: Being Recognized As the Parent – For Lesbian Couples

Posted on February 5, 2014 by admin

Blog written by Cryobank Staff JM One of my friends, I’ll call her Jane, is expecting her first child, due this spring.  It’s wonderful to witness the joy on her face, and to see how excited her wife is!  They … Continue reading →

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Ectopic Pregnancy Information

Posted on January 15, 2014 by admin

From the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) fact sheet on Ectopic Pregnancies. What is ectopic pregnancy? When you become pregnant, the embryo (fertilized egg) travels from your fallopian tube to your uterus (womb) where the embryo implants (sticks) and grows into … Continue reading →

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What is CMV?

Posted on August 6, 2013 by admin

Blog written by CLI Laboratory Director, Michelle Ottey, PhD. Cytomegalovirus, or CMV, is a member of the herpes virus family. Other examples of conditions related to herpes family viruses are chicken pox and cold sores. CMV is carried by many … Continue reading →

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A Great Step in a Long Journey

Posted on July 26, 2013 by admin

Blog written by CLI Laboratory Director, Michelle Ottey, PhD. On Wednesday 6/26/13, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional. What this means is that same sex couples who are … Continue reading →

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Book Corner: The Family Book

Posted on May 20, 2013 by admin

BOOK CORNER:  We are happy to recommend this book to our clients! One reviewer wrote: The Family Book celebrates the love we feel for our families and all the different varieties they come in. Whether you have two moms or two … Continue reading →

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Laughing IS Conceivable

Posted on May 13, 2013 by admin

Every infertility journey is different, but all can be frustrating. So for those who need a little chuckle today or just want to know you are not alone, check out the very funny blog, Laughing IS Conceivable by Lori Shandle-Fox. She … Continue reading →

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Supplier Qualification: What You and Your Clinic Need to Know Before You Order Donor Semen

Posted on April 1, 2013 by admin

Clinics are responsible for making sure that all outside establishments used to perform any steps in the donor screening and/or testing process are registered with the FDA and compliant with all applicable requirements, as per the FDA ruling 21 CFR … Continue reading →

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