Nipping Obesity in the Bud
Blog written by Laboratory Staff Nisha It seems there is a remedy for everything these days – usually in a pill form. This time the pill is named Metformin, and it is used to treat gestational diabetes. Dr. Hassan Shehata is conducting a clinical trial on volunteering pregnant mothers. The …
The fun of selecting a donor
Blog written by Fairfax Cryobank Family Forum Moderator Desiree You have made the big decision to use donor sperm. Now you have the even more difficult task of picking the perfect donor to start your family. This process can be overwhelming with so many wonderful young donors to choose from. …
Not All ID Donor Programs Were Created Equally
Learn more about the ID Sperm Donor Program Blog written by Manager of Client Services CC ID sperm donors are sperm donors who agree to be contacted by offspring who were conceived with their samples. Usually this is after the offspring reach the age of 18. Fairfax Cryobank offers ID …
Pregnancy reports
Blog written by Client Services Staff Nicole It is always exciting to see people report their pregnancy with us! I always enjoy learning the birthdays, the baby names, and even which donor they were able to get pregnant from. Fairfax Cryobank has pregnancy reporting’s from all over the world, not …
Healthy Babies
Blog written by Director of Client Development Michael Buuck, MS If you want to avoid an awkward an uncomfortable situation, do not congratulate a woman on her pregnancy until after she’s told you she is pregnant. Fortunately, I haven’t made that mistake but I have recently congratulated a friend on …
Multiple Roads Diverged…
Blog written by Site Manager CB When I first started at Fairfax Cryobank five years ago, I will unabashedly admit that I was not the most adamant supporter of the reproductive technology field. In my youthful splendor, I had no cares, little responsibilities, and could not comprehend the want or …
An Option for Lesbian Mothers-to-be
Blog written by cryobank staff Anneka Starting a family can be difficult for a variety of reasons. For lesbian couples the decision to make a family is one which requires choosing between an adoptive child and a biological child. For those who choose the latter, sperm donors offer vast and …
Chat Live with Fairfax Cryobank’s Client Service Specialists
You can now chat live with a Client Service Specialist simply by visiting our website! Have a quick question? Or a complicated one? Need privacy? Or perhaps, just because it is more convenient than picking up the phone? Whatever the reason, we hope this new feature is convenient and helpful …
Open-Identity Sperm Donors
Blog written by Laboratory Staff JM Open-Identity sperm donors, sometimes called “Identity Release” or simply “Open” donors, are sperm donors who agree to be contacted by offspring who were conceived with their samples. Usually this is after the offspring reach the age of 18. Most sperm banks have programs for …
Fertility Options for Women in Same Sex Relationships
Blog written by Michelle Ottey, PhD, Director of Operations, Fairfax Cryobank When two women partner and decide to build a family, there is a lot to consider: known donor, sperm donor (anonymous or ID), foster, foster to adopt, adopt, etc. If the choice is made to proceed with a sperm …