H1N1 and Fertility

If the media coverage and your friends who have already had it haven't yet convinced you, the fact is, you really don't want H1N1, particularly if you are planning on conceiving. An article from AFA written by Dr. Benjamin Sandler talks about the threat of the flu as it relates to fertility.

http://theafa.typepad.com/theafablog/2009/08/you-h1n1-family-.html

The Fate of Frozen Embryos

An article from this month's Parenting Magazine about the realities of frozen embryos through IVF. Very insightful look at the various options and into the lives of a few families who faced some tough decisions related to embryo disposition.


http://www.parenting.com/article/Fertility/Infertility/The-Fate-of-Frozen-Embryos

The Changing Face of Surrogacy

A lot has changed since the "infancy" of surrogacy. Today it has emerged from shrouded and mysterious beginnings to a topic openly discussed as an option for couples and individuals facing infertility, as well as an option for same-sex couples. A great article from the New York Times about modern surrogacy.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/21/health/21brod.html

12 Myths of Parenting After Infertility

The promised land of a child can seem unattainable and million miles away as you embark on your journey toward parenthood. Even so, there are concerns and issues that you and your partner may not have considered that will play a major role in the lives of both parent and child. This is a great article by psychologist Joann Paley Galst that touches on some of those considerations that get a little less attention than others at this stage of the game, but are no less important.

http://www.theafa.org/library/article/a_dozen_myths_of_parenting_after_infertility/