By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on January 25th, 2010
Fertility drugs and treatments are connected to multiple births and premature births, says the March of Dimes (a charity that promotes the health of babies). Here’s a summary of their information on how assisted reproductive technologies, such as controlled ovarian hyperstimulation, affect pregnancy and birth rates.
“Many people have focused on the role of assisted reproductive [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on May 20th, 2009
This easy to understand summary answers the question, “What is in vitro fertilization (IVF)” without using confusing medical terms or jargon! It’ll help if you’re coping with infertility and thinking about assisted reproductive technologies.
Since I’m undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) soon, I’ve been researching this infertility treatment until I can’t stand it anymore. Here’s my summary [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on May 13th, 2009
These tips for surrogate mothers and intended parents (who are usually couples coping with infertility) are from a woman with a great deal of experience as a surrogate mom…
Before the tips, a quip about raising kids:
“Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother,” said Oprah Winfrey.
It’s not who gives birth to a child [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on May 13th, 2009
In this interview, a surrogate mother describes how she helps couples coping with infertility have their own children. Not only does she share her views on surrogate motherhood, she explains how infertile couples find information on surrogacy.
First, a quip about motherhood:
“Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.” – Marion [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on November 15th, 2008
These surprising facts about infertility treatments are from embryologist Stacie Hill. Here, she shares information about sperm washing, the cost of infertility treatments, and in vitro fertilization for women who can’t get pregnant.
First, a quip about sperm from writer Dave Berry:
“It is a well-documented fact that guys will not ask for directions,” says Berry. “This is a [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on November 7th, 2008
If you’re coping with male factor infertility, this info from Kelly Damron will help you see your marriage and self more clearly. She shares her journey with her husband through the ups and downs of male infertility.
“When Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with testicular cancer, no one made jokes about how he was less of man because he [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on October 30th, 2008
If you can’t get pregnant, you may want to start researching how to find the best fertility specialist or infertility doctor in your area. These tips will help if you’re looking for a new fertility doctor because you’re disappointed with the specialist you’ve already tried, or if you’re brand new to the infertility roller coaster and are wondering if you’ll ever [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on October 25th, 2008
Asking a friend or family member to donate sperm is an alternative to sperm donor banks. Finding a sperm donor may be a solution to the sterility and cost of infertility treatments and clinics; it’s something to consider if you’re dealing with male infertility. A friend or family member could help you conceive a child. Here’s what one potential sperm donor says about [...]
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