Trisha

Selecting an egg donor is one of the hardest decisions you will ever face. With so many different factors to consider during the donor selection process. It is important to think about what qualities mean the most to you and your partner. When you’re looking through donor profiles try to gain a sense of the donor’s personality. How the donor ans…[Read more]

The goal of early ‘telling’ is that a child should grow up ‘never knowing a time when they didn’t know’ about their origins by donor conception. In practical terms this means starting the process of sharing information with your child from under the age of five. Some people like to start talking with their baby chatting about the donor while cha…[Read more]

Although I encourage parents to start telling children about donor conception when they are under five. I know that there are many families with older children sometimes even adults themselves who we have not ‘told’ yet. Telling children about their origins by donor conception puts honesty at the heart of family relationships. Is respectful of…[Read more]

Surrogacy is one of life’s most exciting journeys for both IPs and Surrogates alike. The joy felt during this thrilling time period is monumental. Something you will no doubt want to share with those closest to you. Unfortunately, as many Surrogates and IPs have found, not everyone will be able or willing to share in your enthusiasm. Many p…[Read more]

Many patients find themselves feeling a lot of anxiety around starting the IVF cycle. Everything becomes very “real” at this point. Fear of having to self-administer shots is common. And if you already have a phobia of needles it may seem overwhelming. Taking new medications and experiencing new medical procedures isn’t easy, and the entire proce…[Read more]

If you’re having a hard time coping with infertility, you are not alone. Research has shown that the psychological stress experienced by women with infertility is similar to that of women coping with illnesses such as cancer, HIV, and chronic pain. Infertility is not an easy situation to deal with. You may feel social pressure to have kids or feel…[Read more]

The pressure to raise a family can be enormous. And the thought of not being able to have children can make many people feel something is wrong with them. I talked to respected mental health professionals who work with people dealing with fertility problems to find out which coping strategies really work. Recognize that a fertility problem is a…[Read more]

Infertility can take a terrible emotional toll on women and couples. Disappointment and heartbreak may go on for years. And by the time a patient seeks out fertility treatment their emotional reserves may be very low. Deciding to attempt IVF is a major life step, and while it brings with it a renewed sense of hope and purpose. It can be an intense…[Read more]

When emotions run high when dealing with infertility. It can help to have a neutral and knowledgeable person help you to navigate through this period. That’s why we encourage all of our fertility patients to take advantage of the three complimentary counseling sessions we offer for full fertility support. Fertility counselors have tremendous e…[Read more]

Many emotions arise during fertility treatment that can cause stress not just to you, but also to your spouse. Making sure that you take care of yourself as well as your marriage is important and can make your overall journey much easier when coping with infertility and pregnancy outcomes as a couple. Be sure to take the time to really connect…[Read more]

Because infertility is so often a private struggle, most couples don’t know whom in their lives to ask for referrals. If they feel comfortable asking at all even if they did know. Just because a friend or family member is “out” about their infertility doesn’t mean you want to be. Does your insurance only cover certain clinics? If so, let me give…[Read more]

Women suffering with PCOS produce too much of a typically male hormone called Androgen. When it is too abundant, the Androgen prohibits the body from allowing a healthy egg to be released from the ovary into the fallopian tubes. Leaving the woman unable to conceive a child. Instead, the immature eggs turn into small cysts, and are retained inside…[Read more]

Thousands of women have fertility treatments including IVF every year. IVF has been proven to be safe over time. However, in very rare cases, there may be complications which can be serious. The drugs used for ovarian stimulation have mild side effects for some women. Including mild bruising and soreness at the injection site, headaches, an upset…[Read more]

Do not be embarrassed about the symptoms you are experiencing. You are not “weird” or “abnormal.” I encourage you to share your struggles. As there are many other women out there that are feeling the same way as you. These women would love to find the support of another person that understands what they are going through. Consider attendi…[Read more]

To many of you, your endometriosis story is still very new. You might still be grappling with what endometriosis is, and how it might impact your life. You might be experiencing symptoms that are new to you. Such as abdominal pain or chronic fatigue. You might have a case of suspected endometriosis, or confirmed endometriosis which is causing you…[Read more]

Families are one of the most important things in the world. As the backbone of society, families provide love, affection, commitment, and generally are a wonderful way to live. Most families have or want children, but some are unable to bring them into the world because of either infertility or the inability to carry a child naturally.…[Read more]

Starting a family can be a wonderful time in one’s life. However, while there are many who very much long to have children, for one reason or another. They are unable to conceive. There is a solution, though, in the process of surrogacy. Surrogacy involves the carrying of an embryo and the subsequent birthing of a baby by one woman. Referred to as…[Read more]

Surrogacy is an incredible process. It has the ultimate power to create a family. One of the greatest enjoyments. It’s a safe, successful, and enriching experience for both the family and the surrogate. It’s hard to quantify the endless supply of virtues it provides. The most obvious benefit of surrogacy is its giving power. For various rea…[Read more]

When you are looking for a surrogate with whom you can entrust the first nine months of your baby’s life. You will want to find someone who will treat the pregnancy as if it were her own. If you do choose to find your surrogate through an agency. Ask them about their screening process for surrogates. What they are like and why they do this to d…[Read more]

Your decision in selecting a Surrogate Mother is a choice that ultimately merits a meticulous thought process and long hours of reflection. There are clinics that can assist you in locating a Surrogate Mother. Which is typically the best place to begin. FindSurrogateMother.com gives you the opportunity to search for a Surrogate Mother in just…[Read more]