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Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)
Frozen embryo transfer (FET) is a fertility treatment option that involves embryos from a previous IVF cycle, (a woman’s own IVF or from a donor) or sometimes involves the use of a laboratory to fertilize a donor egg with sperm prior to growth and embryo freezing.
Intracervical Insemination (ICI)
Home insemination is one of the oldest methods and most affordable methods of artificial insemination. With home insemination, you may use donor sperm from a sperm bank or known donor, perform an intracervical insemination (ICI) by yourself or hire a midwife or OBGYN who is able to perform intrauterine insemination (IUI).
Ovulation
Ovulation typically occurs between cycle days 11 and 21 and is when a follicle inside of an ovary releases an egg, which then waits to be fertilized.
Donor Options
With a multitude of fertility options comes an even greater multitude of donor options for single women trying to conceive – from sperm and egg donors to embryo adoption.
Preparing for Baby
Whether you’re in the planning stages, or you have already conceived and are working on preparing for your baby’s arrival, we know there are two things likely to be on your mind right now: financial security and essential baby items!
Exercise During Pregnancy
Along with nutrition, moderate exercise is helpful for keeping yourself and your baby healthy during pregnancy. However, as with your nutritional intake, it is best for you to discuss exercising with your doctor or OBGYN before exercising while pregnant.
Vitamins and Supplements During Pregnancy
Just as your body’s nutritional needs increase by around 300 additional calories per day while pregnant, your body also needs greater amounts of vitamins to ensure your baby gets all of the nutrients he or she needs to grow and develop.
Parenting as a Single Mom by Choice (SMC)
Being a single mom by choice is not for the faint of heart, since parenting has always had its challenges, ups and downs, benefits and rewards.
Childcare
Finding the best quality of affordable childcare can be one of the most daunting and stressful tasks as a parent. Financial constraints, availability of local childcare options, and assurance of health and safety are top concerns for all working parents.
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