December 22, 2022
Planning for the future
The Donor Sibling Registry (DSR) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2000 to assist individuals conceived as a result of sperm, egg or embryo donation who are seeking to make mutually desired contact with others with whom they (or their children) share genetic ties. The DSR has more than 75,000 members worldwide and has facilitated thousands of connections […]
December 14, 2022
Genetic Carrier Screening for Egg Donors: What Intended Parents Need to Know
Genetic carrier screening – or genetic testing – is performed by a blood or saliva test to determine if a person is a “carrier” for specific gene mutations that could result in a serious health condition being passed on to a child. Fertility clinics can vary in their recommendations and policies regarding carrier screening for […]
November 24, 2022
Staying fit while pregnant
Pregnancy does not mean you have to be stagnant and inactive the entire 9 months. Being pregnant gives more reason for you to be active and moving, fit and healthy in preparation for that big day when labor pains starts shooting in. The big challenge here is finding the right routine, food, exercise and motivation […]