Choosing an IVF Clinic
There are three types of IVF practices in the US: corporate-owned, university hospital affiliated, and independent, doctor-owned. The majority of clinics belong to corporate networks such as First Fertility or IVI. A handful of IVF practices are within teaching hospitals, such as Massachusetts General Hospital. Just a few doctor-owned independent practices remain in operation, as […]
Alabama Supreme Court determines that embryos are children
What is a frozen embryo, exactly? With in vitro fertilization (IVF), the embryologist combines the sperm and eggs to create fertilized eggs or embryos. It takes 3-5 days to create an embryo that is ready to freeze for later use (it can also be genetically tested at this point, to see if it is chromosomally […]
Are IVF Babies Different?
I’m going to split the question into two parts: one is easy to answer and one’s a little harder. So first, are they better? Are they superhuman? The answer to that is absolutely NO. No one does IVF to create a superhuman. People who use IVF do it as a last resort after many unsuccessful […]
Instagram Live with Mama Glow
Here is the link to Kathy Benardo’s IG live interview with Mama Glow. We discussed many issues regarding third party reproduction. https://www.instagram.com/tv/COQjpkfpMBh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Covid-19 and IVF
Everything is pretty much suspended for now. I explain in this week’s video.
My Journey From Infertility To Motherhood by Laura Watson
Former NAFG client Laura Watson writes about her experience using an egg donor in this article in https://livingthesecondact.com.
Couple sues fertility clinic after sperm mix-up
I used to reassure worried intended parents that gamete mix-ups and losses were exceedingly rare and not something to be stressed over [there are so many more common disruptions with assisted reproduction cases to be more legitimately on guard about]. But we have seen, much to my and many other people’s dismay and shock, more […]
Fresh vs. Frozen Donor Eggs: How to Choose
Are frozen donor eggs just as good as fresh? I get this question all the time. Actually, there is no right answer: it all depends on your own particular needs and desires. Before you begin looking for a donor (fresh or frozen), my advice is to prioritize these major factors: Cost: are your funds very […]
What is IVF? IVF Mythbusting
Sensational stories such as “Octomom” make a misleading impression of IVF on the general public. Kathy Benardo explains the basics of in vitro fertilization and how it is normally employed by infertile patients. Assisted Reproduction technology is actually highly regulated.
Age Limits for IVF: the ASRM Guidelines
A recent article in Fertility and Sterility publishes the result of a survey that measures public attitudes toward an age limit for the use of assisted reproduction.
