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Talking about sperm donation

Posted on March 14, 2012 by admin

Blog written by Laboratory Staff CD A few weeks ago I attended my husband’s office holiday party, and while chatting with a large group of my husband’s coworkers the question of what I do came up. Sometimes I will tell … Continue reading →

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How much do I need?

Posted on March 7, 2012 by admin

Blog written by CLI Director of Operations Michelle Ottey, PhD. So often in life we are told that more is better. Sometimes there is a sufficient number or size but because of the “bigger is better” philosophy we overlook this. … Continue reading →

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Get out in the Sun!

Posted on February 27, 2012 by admin

Blog written by CLI Compliance Officer Amy Erickson Hagen We know the sun is good for our emotional wellbeing but can it also affect fertility? New research says yes! According to Austrian physicians Barbara Obermayer-Pietsch and Elisabeth Lerchbaum vitamin D plays … Continue reading →

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Who says the Nuclear Family Framework is the Best for Raising Children?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by admin

Blog written by DA There is much controversy over whether or not it is in a child’s best interest to be raised in a two parent household? Who is to say that a child who develops with heterosexual parents will … Continue reading →

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Infertility Experiences

Posted on February 6, 2012 by admin

Blog written by CLI Director of Operations Michelle Ottey, PhD. My blog posts are most frequently written from an educational standpoint; the purpose of which is to help inform our patients about the process of choosing a sperm donor. Today … Continue reading →

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Where does your candidate stand? Are there bills being proposed that would affect me?

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

Blog written by Compliance Officer Amy Erickson Hagen Does my vote for president really effect my fertility treatment and decisions? Yes, it may! Be educated on where your candidate stands on issues related to health care. To be perfectly honest … Continue reading →

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Sperm Banks Help Grow Your Family, Not Design a Baby

Posted on January 23, 2012 by admin

Blog written by CLI Director of Operations Michelle Ottey, PhD. There has been a lot of talk about designer babies in the media in regard to using donor sperm. The subject of genetically engineered or designer babies will often be … Continue reading →

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Little Miracles

Posted on January 17, 2012 by admin

Blog written by CLI Laboratory Staff Zachary K. I would like to use this blog as a time to reflect an share on some of the thoughts I had during the holidays. I would also like to share one of … Continue reading →

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Family Units come in all varieties

Posted on January 10, 2012 by admin

Blog written by CLI Genetic Counselor Suzanne Seitz, MS Our sperm bank uses the designation ‘Family Unit’ to describe a family with children from the same donor. Our goal is to make sure we set reasonable limits on the number … Continue reading →

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The Personal Touch in Donor Sperm

Posted on January 5, 2012 by admin

Blog written by CLI Director of Operations Michelle Ottey, PhD. I recently had a fantastic experience with a couple (I will call them Marie and Judy) who had found their perfect sperm donor match. Marie contacted us via our client … Continue reading →

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