Home Insemination Timeline: Planning Guide
For couples or single moms by choice who are using donor sperm and who don’t have any known fertility issues, home insemination is one way to make the process of conception more intimate, cozy, and comfortable. Whether you have procedure anxiety, are trying to cut down on medical costs, or …
CHOOSING AN OB-GYN AS AN LGBTQ COUPLE: QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER
Choosing an OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) is a big decision for any couple—it means you’re working toward trying to have a baby, which is a huge and beautiful milestone. Your lives as parents begin when you start trying to conceive together, and your doctor is part of the team that will help …
#FairfaxFamily Update: DeAnn & Alyssa Williams Welcome Baby Jagger!
We’re so excited to share this amazing testimonial and update from DeAnn and Alyssa Williams (@DNA Williams): “Thankful ✨ Yes!!!! We are thankful for you @fairfaxcryobank . Thankful you made it possible for us and many others to have the family they always wanted. ” “WOW✨ Can’t believe we are so close …
Three Things a Sperm Bank Offers (Besides Sperm)
You could probably guess that sperm banks provide sperm to people trying to conceive. But did you know that sperm banks offer services beyond just the sperm sample? Whether you’re looking to store frozen eggs or connect with others in a like-minded community, a sperm bank may have just what …
Sperm Donor Screening Deep Dive
Check out this blog to find more in depth information about sperm donor screening and testing. When a prospective donor wants to bank their sperm with a cryobank, they must go through a formal screening process to ensure their sperm is safe, healthy, and of sufficient quality. There are different …
Fertility Preservation Before Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT)
Read more about options to preserve your fertility before Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT). Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT) is hormonal medication to initiate and maintain medical gender transition. For trans folks who choose to pursue medical transition, GAHT is the way to achieve the physical changes they desire for …
No Silly Questions: Donor Identifying Information
Check out this week’s No Silly Questions blog to find out more about donor-identifying information. I believe my donor-conceived child has a right to know who their donor was. Do you make donor-identifying information available to donor-conceived people? Fairfax Cryobank understands the strong desire among donor-conceived people to know the …
10 Steps to Take Before Ordering Sperm
Guest Blogger, Christina Barnes, MSN, CPNP, helps break down the necessary steps to take before ordering donor sperm. Have you decided to start growing your family with donor sperm? The journey to parenthood can be overwhelming, and the process of trying to conceive with donor sperm can feel quite complicated. …
Dealing with Male Factor Infertility
Learn more about what male factor infertility is and the steps to take for treatment and moving forward. It’s an exciting time when you and your partner decide you want to have a baby. Some couples conceive right away, while others take a bit longer—but when the months start stretching …
Fairfax Cryobank Webinar: Expanded Panel Genetic Screening
Join Fairfax Cryobank for our upcoming webinar about genetic screening for donors with Certified Genetic Counselor, Suzanne Seitz, MS MPA! Want to learn more about Fairfax Cryobank’s sperm donor genetic testing? Join us for our “Expanded Panel Genetic Screening” webinar hosted by Suzanne Seitz, MS MPA, Certified Genetic Counselor, on …