In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a miraculous medical process that has opened doors to conception that were historically closed to those struggling with fertility issues, but as anyone who has undergone it can attest: it isn’t always a walk in…
Alternative family planning comes in many forms, and has positively impacted the lives of countless would-be parents having trouble conceiving via traditional methods. However, it can still feel like a sensitive, or even taboo, subject. Many of our Intended Parents…
You might be just getting into the full swing of things for summer with your family, but in-person back to school is just around the corner! This means your child will be surrounded by other children, and if there’s one…
Quick Summary Multiple births for a surrogate can occur through the transfer of more than one embryo or, less commonly, through natural embryo splitting. Advances in IVF have made unplanned multiples less frequent, but the option to pursue twins or…
For the past few decades, egg donation has been an increasingly common method of alternative family planning for couples who struggle to conceive naturally, as well as gay couples looking to have children. But where did this technique come from?…