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There are numerous reasons why couples opt to build a family through a surrogate. The motivations for becoming a surrogate also vary. In some cases, it may not be possible for a couple to have a child through conventional means. So, can anyone who is able and willing...
Surrogacy is a great option for people who face obstacles when trying for a baby. Some people face difficulties having children because they aren’t fertile. Others may suffer from medical conditions that make pregnancy unsafe for the mother and child. Surrogacy may...
Not every couple finds it easy to conceive naturally. One situation where a couple may struggle is when the woman has an irregular ovulation cycle. If this is the case, or if doctors are unsure why the couple is experiencing difficulties, they may suggest inducing...
Everyone chooses their partner for particular reasons, many of which they may not fully understand because they happen at a subconscious level. Thus, to some degree at least, most heterosexual couples pre-select the characteristics they are looking for in a child when...
Infertility affects many people in Minnesota. For this reason, some women become surrogate mothers to bring joy to others. And some do so to help same-sex couples build families. Gestational surrogacy is permitted in Minnesota, provided involved parties meet set...
Egg freezing is an assisted reproductive technique that collects and stores mature eggs that, when thawed and fertilized later, will hopefully result in a pregnancy. While the process has been most commonly sought by women and couples with health risks related to...
According to statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a trend has emerged for women putting off childbirth into their 40s and many in their mid-to-late 40s. Experts cite several reasons for the development, but improved access to...
Most of us have heard about infertility, especially Minnesotans who have experienced challenges in trying to get pregnant. While not all causes of infertility are known, many pursue assisted reproductive technologies (ART), such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), when...
Despite the massive disruptions the pandemic created starting in March of 2020, the number of in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles increased in Minnesota that year. Statistics from the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) also show the state’s IVF...
In vitro fertilization (IVF) has been a revolutionary advancement for those with fertility issues and same-sex couples. Dramatic improvements have occurred since the first baby was born using IVF in 1978. Success rates, initially in the single digits, are now close to...