Infertility is a common condition that affects a staggering number of men and women each year. Medicine has come a long way in diagnosing and treating infertility with IUI, IVF, egg and sperm donation, egg freezing, and surrogacy, all providing viable paths to conception. Though medical treatments are available, they are not guaranteed to result …
There are a lot of myths floating around about how to increase fertility. There are fertility teas, exotic herbs, questionable supplements, and strict diets that supposedly boost fertility the “natural way.” Most of these solutions are bogus, but the good news is, there ARE many things you can do to increase fertility naturally. In addition …
Environmental Impact On Fertility Though numerous health conditions contribute to infertility, such as PCOS, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and thyroid disease, the scientific community has become increasingly invested in research that uncovers the impact of environmental conditions on conception. It’s well accepted that certain hazardous chemicals, environmental pollutants, and radiation contribute to or cause infertility. These …
February Is Black History Month “Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.” —Langston Hughes February is Black History month and as a black woman-led non-profit organization, we felt the urge to speak about the role that race plays in infertility. Black women (and men) face unique hurdles to …
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“Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day.” – Sally Koch At the Gift of Parenthood, it is our mission to educate, inspire, and provide grants to couples and individuals across the world that struggle with infertility. Our grants cover expenses such as IUI, IVF, egg and sperm donation, …
Don’t Be Fooled By These Common Infertility Myths Ever wish you had a dollar for every time someone made an unhelpful and downright inaccurate statement about infertility? You’re not alone. Though infertility is pretty common, with about 1 in 8 couples struggling to conceive, many people still don’t know a whole lot about it. For …
Four times per year the Gift of Parenthood organization and its partners provide fertility grants to carefully selected hopeful parents across the US. This year, we were honored to gift two couples and two individuals with grants through our 2020 Christmas Gift Of A Lifetime Grant. The chosen applicants will receive financial assistance towards their …
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Each quarter, the Gift of Parenthood opens the door to hope with fertility assistance grants presented to deserving individuals and couples across the country. On January 22nd, Gift of Parenthood announced the grant recipients for the 2020 Christmas Gift Of A Lifetime Grant. These applicants will receive financial assistance towards their fertility treatments as a …
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“Look up and not down. Look forward and not back. Look out and not in, and lend a hand.” – Edward Everett Hale Infertility is a club that no one wants to join and a sisterhood we all wish we didn’t need. Terms like “infertility warrior” are a badge of courage hopeful parents do not …
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“We continue to improve the effectiveness and accuracy of the diagnosis and treatment.” – Dr. Minh Ho Children bring immense joy and newfound purpose to their parents’ lives from the moment they arrive earthside. However, for those that struggle with infertility, the journey to parenthood can feel like a painful uphill battle with no end …