Why we love our jobs at Fairfax Cryobank: Less stressful
We recently asked our client service reps what makes them love their jobs at Fairfax Cryobank. Overwhelmingly, it was the ability to help someone along their journey to parenthood. Enjoy these little glimpses into the days of our fabulous customer service team and how they each make a difference in …
Why we love our jobs at Fairfax Cryobank: Manic Mondays
We recently asked our client service reps what makes them love their jobs at Fairfax Cryobank. Overwhelmingly, it was the ability to help someone along their journey to parenthood. Enjoy these little glimpses into the days of our fabulous customer service team and how they each make a difference in …
Donor Testing
Blog written by Director of Operations Fairfax Cryobank Michelle Ottey, PhD Choosing a sperm donor is a complex process that takes a lot into consideration. What most people do not realize is that you will know more information about your sperm donor than you’d ever know about your partner or …
Forum Abbreviations Explained
Blog written by Fairfax Cryobank Family Forum Moderator Desiree Technology has opened the world to a whole new form of communication. The Fairfax Cryobank Family Forums offer the opportunity to connect with other people who have utilized donor sperm to start a family. This is a great resource for those …
Disclosure and Openness: To Tell or Not to Tell
Blog written by Director of Operations Fairfax Cryobank Michelle Ottey, PhD It is the choice of a child’s parents to disclose the details of their conception, as well as to decide the degree of information that is shared. This is an incredibly personal decision. Since 2004 the American Society of …
Lifetime Photo Sets
Blog written by Client Services Staff Nicole Lifetime Photos and Adult/Childhood Set for many of you seeing an adult picture of the donor is critical in your decision to use that donor. Not many sperm banks offer this service. I hear from many of you everyday about how pleased you …
Top 5 Characteristics Used to Choose a Sperm Donor
Blog written by Michelle Ottey, PhD, Director of Operations, Fairfax Cryobank When people are choosing a sperm donor they tend to know what they are looking for in that match. Thankfully, most sperm banks have a lot of information available to make the search easier. 1. Infectious and Genetic Testing …
Father’s Day on the Forum
Blog written by Fairfax Cryobank Family Forums Moderator Desiree What do donor conceived children do on Father’s day? Married women find it an extra special day for their husbands. Single mothers and same sex female couples look to strong male role models within their family. The Fairfax Cryobank Family Forums …
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. …