Genetic testing donor sperm is one of the most important, and also one of the most misunderstood steps for a bank to take. We sat down with a board-certified genetic counselor to the bottom of it all.
Genetic testing before pregnancy – Understanding your options (and the questions to ask) while TTC
With the right information, genetic testing before pregnancy can provide valuable insights and empower you to make informed decisions. However, figuring out your options isn’t always easy. Here’s the 101, straight from an expert team.
Do I Need Full Genetic Testing on My Sperm Donor?
Before using donor sperm in IVF, should you screen your donor for all genetic conditions? When picking a sperm donor, how much information do you need to know? Prior to using donor sperm, fertility clinics screen the donor for key genetic conditions to help you make informed decisions about using donor sperm for IVF. But [...]
How A Genetic Mutation Could Have Cost Grace Her Donor
You may know Grace and Catherine (previous guests on the The Ribbon Box podcast) as the couple who were one of our eight successful applicants for a round of free IVF. For Grace and Catherine, the process of selecting a donor was not easy by any means - the experience was arduous and caused some [...]
Identifying Why You’re Miscarrying – Is M2 Playing a Role?
Miscarriage is one of the toughest experiences that a couple may endure whist trying to start or build their family. While baby loss is very common, there is no real indicator as to why this occurs. However, from recent studies, we can see that gene mutation may be a cause of miscarriage. This information may [...]
