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. …
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 …
Give the Gift of Family
Blog written by cryobank staff Markos It was 4:45 PM on a Friday, and I was working in the lab to complete my tasks before the end of the week. Suddenly, I heard the bell ringing at the front desk, which was unusual for so late in the day. When …
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 …
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