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14 Onesies that Celebrate IVF Babies
For pregnancy announcements, birth announcements, or baby shower gifts, we've found 14 of the best onesie designs to help celebrate the arrival of a special IVF baby.From adorable to nerdy or...
By: Kelly Park | Contributor
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IVF Pregnancy Announcements
We've had the joy of gathering unique IVF pregnancy announcement ideas—from tear-jerkingly touching to downright nerdy—and attempted to categorize them for your viewing pleasure. From...
By: Kelly Park | Contributor
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From Eggs to Blastocysts: Understanding IVF Attrition
Undoubtedly, one of the biggest surprises with in vitro fertilization (IVF) is the dramatic drop or loss of eggs/embryos. Many people assume that if they have 10 eggs collected, that’s 10...
By: Kristen Jones | Accredited Embryologist
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Assisted Hatching for IVF
Assisted hatching is a technique sometimes used during an in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle where a hole is made mechanically or chemically in the shell of the embryo before an embryo is transferred...
By: Rebecca Matthews, PhD | Embryologist
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Our Journey to Pregnancy With Donor Eggs
It’s not exactly living the dream but, for thousands of women each year, (women like me who have struggled to conceive despite years of fertility treatment) getting pregnant with another...
By: Gina MacCarthy | Blogger
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A 12 Step Guide on What to (Really) Expect with IVF
Look, you can read about the step-by-step process of IVF in a number of places (like here: An Intro to the IVF Process) and hopefully, you've been well-equipped by your clinic. But it's...
By: Amber Woodward | Founder
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Embryo Freezing and Thawing: What You Need to Know
As part of the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process, you may have embryos cryopreserved through freezing for later use. Here is what you should know about the freezing and thawing of embryos.How are...
By: Inside IVF
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Finding Infertility Support
Experiencing infertility and working towards a resolution is often experienced as a major life crisis. The physical, emotional, financial toll is significant—so much so that one study found...
By: Kelly Park | Contributor
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What you need to know about Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS)
Complications from fertility treatments are rare; nevertheless, some people do experience side effects. Anyone undergoing ovarian stimulation either for in vitro fertilization (IVF), egg freezing, or...
By: Rebecca Matthews, PhD | Embryologist
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Should I Donate Eggs Again?
You made it through at least one egg donation cycle and now you’re thinking about doing another—but you likely still have questions.How much time does my body need to recover?Can I...
By: Dr. Diane Tober | Author & Assistant Adjunct Professor
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What Egg Donors Should Know About Egg Donation Contracts
Deciding to become an egg donor can take you into uncharted personal territories, emotionally, medically, and legally. If you signed up to be a donor through an egg bank, you will not need to wait...
By: Dr. Diane Tober | Author & Assistant Adjunct Professor
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Dealing With IVF Injections When You're Scared of Needles
Anyone who has previously gone through in vitro fertilization (IVF) knows that if you once had a fear of needles, you won't anymore. Because the truth is, when it comes to infertility treatments,...
By: Risa Kerslake, RN | Registered Nurse Turned Freelance Writer