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The surrogacy matching and legal services firm, Creative Family Connections LLC, today announced that its new Guarantee Program is now available to every intended parent who is matched to a gestational surrogate by the company. Chevy Chase, MD (PRWEB) May 07, 2013 A new Guarantee Program, offered by Creative Family Connections LLC, a law firm specializing in surrogacy matching and reproduction law, provides all its clients with an innovative program assurance that if their gestational...

Same-Sex Florida Couple Sought Fertility Treatment to Start a Family Boca Raton, Fla (PRWEB) May 07, 2013 Mother’s Day has special meaning for Dr. Mark Denker, founder of Palm Beach Fertility Center. Every year, he celebrates victory over infertility with women that overcome physical, emotional and financial hurdles to become mothers. For Maryann Maguire, Mother’s Day was a painful occasion for many years because she was childless and because she was approaching 40. Although in a...

Brett Smith for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Despite being home to world-class medical facilities, the United States is ranked behind 68 other countries in a new report on the best places in the world to give birth. Based on metrics surrounding the care of newborn children and their mothers, the Save the Children's State of the World's Mothers report found that the three countries of the Scandinavian Peninsula – Finland, Sweden and Norway – are the best places for mothers...

In Vitro Fertilization Shipments Require Critical Handling and Speed RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Marken is experiencing significant growth in demand for their specialized handling and shipments of biopsied embryo cells to laboratories across the US. These cells are often used in Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnostic Testing (PGD) and to diagnose certain diseases and conditions during in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. Marken is well known for its...

New research by New York's Center for Human Reproduction demonstrates that oral contraceptives - routinely used by fertility centers in IVF - may reduce egg yields. New York, NY (PRWEB) May 06, 2013 Some oral contraceptives with stronger androgenic characteristics may reduce pregnancy chances with IVF, reports a new study conducted by the Center for Human Reproduction (CHR), a research-driven fertility center in New York City. The study, just published in Reproductive Biology and...

Houston based company Due In A Few launches a Unique Pregnancy Pin, introducing a new, universal symbol of pregnancy. A portion of the proceeds will benefit March Of Dimes. Houston, TX (PRWEB) May 03, 2013 Centrade President Nick Florescu and NBC Anchor Dominique Sachse Florescu are thrilled to announce a new venture, their creation of a precious pregnancy pin, giving pregnant women around the world a new way to show they're "Due In A Few." As a universal symbol of...

California Maternal Mental Health Collaborative aims to educate, build awareness and discuss prevention for the 20 percent or more of mothers who suffer from postpartum depression. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 03, 2013 Advocates, law makers, physicians, mental health professionals, insurance company representatives and other experts will convene at the California State Capitol on Monday, May 6 at 9 a.m. PT to host a press conference and expert panel on emerging issues in maternal mental...

The United States continues to have among the highest adolescent pregnancy and birth rates in the industrialized world. Now is the time to continue efforts to reduce unintended teen pregnancy by taking action during National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month (NTPPM) sponsored by Advocates for Youth. Washington (PRWEB) May 02, 2013 The United States continues to have among the highest adolescent pregnancy and birth rates in the industrialized world. Now is the time to continue our efforts to...

Kangu.org enables citizen philanthropists to crowdfund safe birth environments and life-saving medical services for pregnant women in developing countries NEW YORK, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- May 1, 2013 - Today, Kangu.org - an innovative philanthropic platform that enables donors to crowdfund safe birth environments for pregnant women in developing countries - announced the launch of a new gift-giving feature, just in time for Mother's Day. The tool allows users to...

New service brings families and donors together to fund family-building TEMPE, Ariz., May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Today KrowdKidz announced it has launched its crowdfunding portal designed to help families challenged with infertility to find donors willing to help defray the costs of infertility treatments, surrogacy and adoption. The portal launched today with three initial families seeking help. Donors have the ability to contribute as little as $10 to a family. (Photo:...