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Solo Parenthood Made Simple: How to Have a Baby Alone

More women are choosing to have a baby alone than ever before, using donor sperm, IUI, IVF, or adoption to build a family on their…

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How to Donate Sperm: Step-by-Step Guide and Key Considerations

How to donate sperm usually starts with an application at a sperm bank or fertility clinic. Candidates must…

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Co-Parenting Agreements: What to Include in Your Legal Contract

Thinking about having a child with someone you aren’t romantically involved with? You’ll want to do some legal preparation first.…

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Modern Paths to Parenthood You May Not Have Considered

Parenthood no longer follows a single script. Marriage, pregnancy, and a traditional nuclear household are no longer the…

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How to Navigate Co-Parenting and Sperm Donation as a Trans or Non-Binary Person: A Practical Guide

Building a family through co-parenting or sperm donation brings up unique questions for transgender and non-binary folks. Timing…

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Plurental Families and the Rise of Multi-Parent Parenting: Modern Family Structures Explained

Traditional two-parent families just aren’t the only model anymore. Courts and lawmakers have started to recognize a new…

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Nucleus and Parenthood: The Pros and Cons of Genetic Testing Explained

Genetic testing has really changed the way families approach planning for their kids’ health. Now, you can get…

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Choosing Between Sperm Known vs. Anonymous Donor

Deciding between a known sperm donor and an anonymous donor is one of the biggest choices families face…

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Sperm Donor Siblings and Identity: Understanding Genetic Connections

Lots of people conceived through sperm donation share genetic ties with dozens of half-siblings—sometimes never even realizing it. Donor-conceived folks tend…

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DIY Insemination at Home: Risks, Benefits, and Safety Tips Explained

Many people are exploring alternatives to traditional fertility treatments, and DIY insemination at home has become a popular…