Articles and guides on donation, co-parenting, and reproductive health
10 IVF myths: what the evidence actually says
Bed rest after transfer, two embryos for double the chance, AMH as a measure of egg quality, PGT-A as a guarantee. A reproductive specialist takes ten persistent IVF beliefs and checks each against the guidelines and trials.
A woman's age and the age of her eggs: why female age has such a strong impact on IVF outcomes
A reproductive specialist on why egg age, not the calendar, drives IVF results, what egg freezing actually preserves, and why no number of frozen eggs guarantees a baby.
PGT of embryos: the different types, and where the field is heading
A reproductologist on what PGT-A, PGT-M and PGT-SR actually test, what the evidence says about miscarriage and live birth, and which new methods are still experimental.
Platonic co-parenting: how families make it work in 2026
Platonic co-parenting is a deliberate choice, not a fallback. How to find a co-parent, what to settle in writing, and what the day-to-day actually looks like.
Surrogacy laws by state: where the US actually stands in 2026
Which US states allow surrogacy in 2026, with the statute for each: where marriage or a genetic link is required, and where it is a crime.
Surrogacy cost in 2026: where the $200K actually goes
Surrogacy cost, itemized. Agency vs independent, surrogate compensation vs IVF vs legal vs insurance. Real US 2026 ranges, not the vague 'it depends'.
Independent vs agency surrogacy: a decision framework for intended parents
Independent surrogacy saves $20–$40K but shifts the work to you. A decision framework based on legal, financial and personal-capacity factors.
Free vs paid sperm donor: the trade-offs nobody spells out
Free sperm donor arrangements are real, and so are their risks. What you gain, what you give up, and how to structure a free-donor arrangement safely.
Open-ID vs anonymous sperm donor: what the difference means for the child
Anonymous sperm donation is nearly extinct in 2026, and for good reason. Open-ID vs known vs anonymous: what each means for the child, decades later.
Known sperm donor agreement: the 8 clauses that decide everything
A known sperm donor contract has to answer eight specific questions before conception, not after. The clauses that decide everything.
How to become a surrogate mother in 2026: requirements, timeline, pay
Surrogate requirements, medical and psych screening, matching, contract, and compensation. What the process actually looks like for the carrier.
Single mother by choice: everything you need to know in 2026
Choosing solo motherhood: paths (donor, co-parent, adoption), realistic timelines, financial planning, and where the SMBC community lives online.
How to find a surrogate: the complete guide to independent surrogacy in the US
Independent surrogacy in 2026: how to find a surrogate, what agencies do vs. what you can do yourself, costs, timelines, and where the US laws stand.
How to find a sperm donor: bank, known donor, or a platform match
Sperm donor options in 2026: known, open-ID, agreement-only, cryobank. What each actually means for you and the child, and how to choose.