Posthumous reproduction, creating genetic offspring after the death of an intended parent, raises complex social, ethical and legal issues.
Category: Intended Parents
‘The Kids Are All Right’ – Study Shows Children Born through Egg Donation, Sperm Donation, and/or Surrogacy Grow Up Just Fine
A 20-year study finds that children born via egg donation, sperm donation, and/or surrogacy grow up just fine, overturning long-held assumptions that children born via assisted reproductive technology (ART) are [...]
Genetic Bereavement: Managing Loss When Infertility Leaves You Unable to Carry a Genetic Child
Genetic bereavement, the loss of being able to carry a genetic child, can be all consuming and managing that grief is essential. Worldwide, 17.5% of adults are affected by infertility, according to the World Health [...]
Key Factors to Consider When Selecting an Egg or Sperm Donor
There are several key factors to consider when choosing an egg or sperm donor to build your family through assisted reproductive technology. As technology has evolved and family dynamics and demographics have changed, the use [...]
Disparities continue for Black intended parents with the high cost of IVF, lack of insurance mandates and diversity in the medical community