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Covering the world of fertility and third party reproduction. Check back every month for new articles, and information affecting intended parents, surrogate mothers, sperm donors, egg donors, embryo donors and fertility industry providers.
Sperm Donation in Canada:  An Overview

Sperm Donation in Canada: An Overview

As it stands today, there are three types of sperm donations in Canada: Anonymous; Identity disclosed; and Known. These three types of sperm donations present their own benefits and drawbacks to the donor, the intended parents, and the resulting children. Anonymous...

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The Cost of IVF in Canada

The Cost of IVF in Canada

What Is In Vitro Fertilization? In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a medical procedure where a woman’s eggs are removed from her ovaries and fertilized in a lab with sperm from her partner or selected donor. The embryos created from the fertilization are returned to her...

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Sperm Donor wins Paternity Ruling

Sperm Donor wins Paternity Ruling

Here's an article on the importance of having a legal agreement between the intended parent and sperm donor. In this case, a woman who conceived using the sperm of an ex-boyfriend, and who successfully claimed paternity after the woman passed away. National Post...

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Reproduction and The Ethical Pregnancy

Reproduction and The Ethical Pregnancy

Here is a very thought-provoking article about the use of assisted reproductive technology that might challenge our commonly held perceptions of procreation and family structure. The Ottawa Citizen Article Click here for more information on...

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