In the United States, more than 117,000 children are in foster care waiting to be adopted. 117,000 children and youth who, through no fault of their own, have been abused, neglected or abandoned ...
I was so happy to hear the recent news regarding the birth of… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
There are many questions that birth parents and adoptive… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
Twenty-six years ago when I was deciding to adopt, I realized I had many decisions to make. One of the first… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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By Bradley S. Trivax, M.D. It is… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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When I read today’s headlines about Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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By Diana Zic As I write this, it’s the start of the holiday season. Some… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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By Maxine Chalker Approximately Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression, that is… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
Each year in the United States over… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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By Rita Soronen Every child deserves a safe, loving, and permanent family. That is the simple, yet… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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By Natan Bar-Chama, M.D. Scrotal varicoceles are common, and are… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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BY TARANEH NAZEM, MD AND ALAN B COPPERMAN, MD… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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How does a couple or individual take the leap from fertility treatment to… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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By Daoshing Ni, D.O.M., L.Ac., Ph.D., Dipl.C.H. The Chinese medical… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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By Melissa Randazzo Infertility is a word I never thought would… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
Will my child think of me as her parent? Can I bond with… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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September is PCOS Awareness Month. If you have PCOS and are reading this blog, you're probably already, all too aware of it, especially if you are trying to conceive. Still, the significance of t...
Choosing adoption as a way to build your family is unique in the sense that at the end of the process the vast majority of people will be successful and emerge as parents, if they persevere. That...
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By Paul Shin, M.D. I hear the catchphrase “my clock is ticking”… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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As a licensed clinical social worker, I have spent a lot of time… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
By Diana E. Chavkin MD, FACOG I am a 41-year old woman, with a… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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If you asked someone who went through infertility to describe their experience, I am guessing many would say it was the worst time of their life. That was true for me. That period of time when yo...
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By Dara Godfrey, M.S., R.D. Having a… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: A mom and her daughter, the first child conceived with the help of an egg donor in New Jersey, share their experiences in this podcast, brought… Continue reading on the ...
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I recently heard the terms “non-Mother’s Day” and “non-Father’s… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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When I read about the passage of Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
I lost my mother in 1986. She was 57 years old. She had fought a long battle,… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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by Marni Denenberg, J.D., B.A. I started working in the family building field over ten years ago, first… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
EPISODE DESCRIPTION: If you're having trouble getting pregnant, you may need to change doctors, but not forever. Here's how to figure it all out. This podcast is… Continue reading on the Pat...
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By Stacey A. Pawlak, Ph.D. As Mother’s Day approaches,… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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An all too common diagnosis, endometriosis is… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Men who are HIV Positive have more options than ever before for having a safely biologically-linked baby. This comprehensive podcast explains the… Continue reading on th...
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I travel in my job. A lot. And I adore it – or at least the work at either end of the ride. As we aggressively drive to assure that our most vulnerable children and youth have every opportunity...
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By Brent Monseur, M.D., ScM One of life’s greatest adventure… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, in… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
The first step toward understanding trans adoption was, for me,… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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Fertility clinics are busy places. With… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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Those of us who have experienced infertility, understand that it may… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease, which can damage any part of the… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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We all have life-defining moments when we are young, that stay with… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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by Danica Thornberry, L.Ac. In these days of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, you have to… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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There has been much anxiety and debate about health insurance, and… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
Right after the election, Path2Parenthood hosted “ Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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A dear friend of mine spent years trying to build her… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
When I was trying to conceive, visiting the fertility clinic daily… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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In this holiday season of bright lights, glitter and feel-good television… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
No matter how you slice it, the holiday season can be tough.… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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I’m the parent of a child I gave birth to, and a child I adopted. They are 27 and 23, respectively. I was a veteran of fertility treatment when I entered the world of adoption. I quickly lear...
When we are faced with infertility, the number of challenges which arise can be staggering. Infertility tests us physically, emotionally, and financially. It… Continue reading on the Path2Par...
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IMMEDIATE STEPS TO TAKE: Initiate a step-parent adoption or parentage order and obtain a court order, EVEN IF BOTH NAMES ARE ON THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE. Obtain a passport for your child with BOTH p...
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You may be one of… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
Your vote matters. Make sure you vote, and make sure you are knowledgeable about each… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. For many women, even those who experienced miscarriages many years, or even decades ago, October serves to remind them of their loss, and the...
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Welcoming a newly adopted child into the family, after… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
I recently kicked a staple of mine. It was the only steadfast element in my makeup bag for over a decade and a half. My bright blue plastic birth… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Bl...
Last September, to acknowledge and raise awareness about male infertility and cancer during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, P2P joined up with our dear friend Kristen Darcy, to produce this Goog...
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I remember the fertility clinic doctor asking if we wanted to use a… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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If only it were that easy. It would be great if we could post a… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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It’s a widely accepted fact that there are medical and psychological benefits to breastfeeding. Breast milk provides all the nutrition an infant needs. It… Continue reading on the Path2Pare...
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How many times have you read a headline including the words, “flaunting that baby belly,” recently? It’s everywhere. A pregnant celebrity can’t be in public without ‘news’ of how she�...
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By Bradley Trivax, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. Deciding between a fresh donor… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
Parents are parents and they think about their children all the time. Whether you've adopted or given birth, your role is one of protector, teacher, and nurturer. In this role, you see everyday l...
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There’s a lot written about when, and why, people choose to stop infertility treatment. It is also important to take a look at some of the reasons people decide not to pursue medical support fo...
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Women who undergo infertility treatment often experience… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
“I had heard from the vagina grapevine and I also have a very interesting vagina situation going on, so this is now the vagina monologues.” Maybe a… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthoo...
Summer is upon us. Our friends are taking vacations, maybe the morning… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
By Steven Waxman, M.D., J.D. The wars in Iraq and… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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-Prenatal vitamins. Check. -Downloading an ovulation app to track my cycles. Check. -More yoga and attempting to meditate. Check…well, definite increase in wearing yoga pants, check. -Rip...
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If you are undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), your doctor will try to safely produce as many eggs as possible for fertilization and hopefully, pregnancy. One to two embryos will be implante...
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By Drs. Jennifer Chen, Yalda Afshar and Carolyn Alexander Endometriosis was first described… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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“What are you thinking?” I asked my mom, after a silence. The afternoon light danced on her white, quilted bedspread. I was 19, and had just told her I’m a lesbian. “Well,” she respo...
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As part of the initial infertility work-up, your physician will wish to schedule a hysterosalpingogram, or HSG. The HSG is a type of x-ray test, designed to give your doctor a view inside your ut...
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The stress associated with undergoing infertility treatment is well known. Treatment also requires ongoing medical tests, blood work and ultrasounds, and sometimes, egg and/or sperm donations. Yo...
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Regardless of how your infertility journey ends, it is certain that it will alter many aspects of your life as you know it. Infertility impacts your self-identity, self-esteem, body… Continue...
There has been a lot of press about the recent signing in Mississippi of the Protecting Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination Act. The bill was signed by Governor Phil Bryant on Ap...
Anyone who has ever gone through infertility knows that the news of other people’s pregnancies can be… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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Rusty and Summer Page are the foster parents of six year old Lexi. Lexi became a member of their family when she was two. She had previously been in two other foster homes. The Pages also have th...
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Infertility exists in an uncomfortable purgatory between a sexual issue and a medical condition. I came to that conclusion in my teens, when I was desperately trying to hang onto my fertility, in...
Academy award nominated actress, Nia Vardalos, is best known for her role in creating and starring in the 2002 hit… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
By Phil Druce Ovulation is just one step in the process of creating a new life. As you… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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Usually found in the paint of old houses and toys, lead is a highly toxic metal and very strong poison. The recent controversy over lead in the water in Flint, Michigan , demonstrates that people...
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It was eighteen years ago that I began my infertility treatment. I continue to work with and write about people who have had infertility issues. I follow all I can about infertility related topic...
Women considering pregnancy, either for themselves or as surrogates, have a new threat to face. The Zika virus has been in… Continue reading on the Path2Parenthood Blog »
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On a good day, going to the doctor can be a source of information and comfort. You can find answers to questions about the mysteries of your body and fertility, but this may not always be the cas...
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When I first saw this new board in “Creating a Family” on Pinterest I thought, you must be kidding. Why would anyone want a permanent image, of such a difficult point in their lives? I co...
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by Corlandos R. Scott, Esq. and Andrew Vorzimer, Esq. Two hundred years ago, American trusts stood atop several market sectors, effectively owning entire industries. From railroads and sugar to...
Women who experience infertility understand that in addition to playing havoc with your body it also throws your emotions into new, uncharted territory. Many women who are infertile battle depres...
How I hate that term - second parent - all parents should be equal. Unfortunately, under the law, that's not the case until after the adoption finalization process. During this process, the c...
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Two friends of mine were diagnosed with breast cancer last week. Neither had any family history of cancer and both ended up with double mastectomies. Upon hearing the news, each one’s friends a...
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As predictable as the sun rising and setting, the minute the calendar flips to a new year, we can count on the barrage of ads and information for weight loss programs. The daily struggle to ach...
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After a long time of trying, you’re looking at two pink lines on a pregnancy test, confirming that the baby you’ve been waiting for is around nine months away. You’re gearing up to feel nau...
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Infertility is not for the faint of heart. In addition to coping with monthly cycles of hope, disappointment and hope renewed, you have to deal with any number of other challenges. For many, a bi...
I saw an interesting story last week. The headline read, “54-Year-Old Woman Gives Birth to her Own Granddaughter.” Kelly and Aaron McKissack struggled with infertility for 3 years. Kelly expe...
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Making the decision to proceed with in vitro fertilization (IVF) is a major milestone in a patient’s fertility journey. Once you have made the decision, you are then confronted with another dau...
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Adoptive parents often have the challenging responsibility of talking to their children about their origins, which can include a complex past. Difficulties children may have experienced can inclu...
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