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Is autism genetic?
Autism is a behaviorally defined pervasive developmental disorder that affects how a child functions in several areas, including speech, social skills and behavior. Children who have problems in these areas are sometimes said to have an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) … Continue reading
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What will my baby look like?
If I select a donor with a certain physical feature, what is the chance his offspring would inherit it? The answer is not clear. A child’s appearance will often resemble some features of both parents but it is not predictable … Continue reading
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What are the genetic disease tests performed on the donors?
As an FDA compliant and American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) Inspected and Accredited semen Cryobank, CLI performs testing and screening of donors in accordance with FDA and AATB Standards. In addition, we conform to the New York State Regulations and the … Continue reading
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Frequently Asked Questions About Genetics
What kind of genetic issues are screened for in the donor’s health history? All donors will have a three-generation family history reviewed by a geneticist. The family history will present information on illnesses and birth defects noted in the individual … Continue reading
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ASRM Fact Sheet on Parenting Multiples
From the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) fact sheet on Challenges of Parenting Multiples: PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES Some multiples, especially newborns, may be hard to tell apart even if they are not identical. At first, you can tell multiples apart … Continue reading
ASRM Fact Sheet on Pregnancy with Multiples
From the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) fact sheet on What do I need to worry about with a multiple pregnancy? What are some problems with having a multiple pregnancy? Pregnancy loss The more fetuses there are in the womb, the more … Continue reading
ASRM Fact Sheet on Fertility Drugs and Multiple Births
From the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) fact sheet on Fertility drugs and the risk of multiple births: How likely is multiple gestation? Very possible. Depending on the type of fertility treatment used, if more than one follicle is produced, the … Continue reading
Single Parent Resources
Great resources for single parents. When Baby Makes Two: Single Mothers by Chance or by Choice by Jene Stoneisfer Single Mothers by Choice: A Guidebook for Single Women Who are Considering or Have Chosen Motherhood by Jane Mattes1994 – 272 pages A … Continue reading
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Same Sex Couples Resources
Here are some great resources for same sex couples. The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy for Lesbians by Rachel Pepper The New Essential Guide to Lesbian Conception, Pregnancy and Birth by Stephine Brill A Donor Insemination Guide: Written By and For Lesbian Women by … Continue reading
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Donor Insemination/ Assisted Reproduction
Here are some great resources that help navigate through donor insemination process and assisted reproduction. How to Get Pregnant with the New Techonology by Sherman Shilber Building a Family with the Assistance of Donor Insemination by Ken Daniels Helping the Stork: The … Continue reading
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