Going down the path of parenthood is an intimidating journey for all soon-to-be-parents, especially so for LGBTQ+ individuals and families. Those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community are more likely than not accustomed to being treated differently. Being able to offer a safe and caring space while giving medical advice and treatment is

Creativity knows no bounds when it comes to activism and advocacy! Sometimes, the most unexpected avenues become platforms for important discussions and reflections about societal change. Imagine combining the whimsical play of mini-golf with the gravity of reproductive justice. Sounds unlikely, right? Yet, that's exactly what is happening in Middlebury. Head over to their site

In a recent decision that has sparked significant discussion and debate, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that an 1872 law called "The Wrongful Death of a Minor Act" applies to all unborn children, regardless of their location within the womb or elsewhere. Simply put, this ruling deemed a cryopreserved embryo to be considered the equivalent

With the many intricacies of reproductive health, awareness about fertility is vital. Various studies, opinions, and other wealth of information are available to us today. Still, misconceptions can often pose a false sense of security, leading individuals and/or families down a perplexing and misguided path. As an attorney practicing reproductive law in New York, Vermont

We had the pleasure of participating in Resolve's walk-a-thon in South Florida.  Resolve.org is the premier organization assisting people on their family building journey through knowledge, empowerment, community involvement and advocacy.  Whether you are using donation or surrogacy, IVF, are a thinker and on the fence or starting your journey, Resolve.org is a terrific support

By Leslie Schreiber There are over 440 fertility clinics in the United States today.[1] Unfortunately, not all of them are top-flight organizations with their own laboratories and platoons of embryologists. Before you sign any contracts with a clinic, there are some important questions to ask concerning the clinic’s birth success rate. According to the CDC,

Single people have the same right to be parents as couples do. This video will break down the basics of becoming a single parent, male or female.  We’ll discuss the medical process and psychological steps needed to take as well as the laws you should be familiar with.  Let us help you on your journey to start

By Leslie Schreiber Surrogacy is costly – there’s no getting around that. It is important that expenses are controlled and protected during the duration of the surrogacy process. Surrogacy contracts often (and should) include arrangements for the establishment of an escrow account. The account is intended to distribute the various costs and expenses of the

By Leslie Schreiber What happens when a fertility center loses your eggs or embryos because of a storage unit failure? Over the past week, there have been two incidents at separate U.S. fertility centers in which the labs’ storage units have failed. In Cleveland, the University Hospitals Fertility Center’s liquid nitrogen tank failed, resulting in

By Leslie Schreiber The tragedy that occurred at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas School on Valentine’s Day was completely avoidable. The government’s response was completely predictable. The President’s foolhardy suggestions were completely untenable. And now 14 more children have had their futures stolen from them because of guns. Fourteen children’s parents have lost their children, have

By Leslie Schreiber For a while the United States, unlike many European countries, did not suffer from a birth rate decline.  That's changed.  People like to blame millennials for everything from their over-reliance on social media to their “participation trophy” attitudes and now, it would appear that they’re to blame for a “precipitous” drop in

By Leslie Schreiber For most heterosexual couples using IVF, unless they are using a surrogate, there is usually no question about who will be responsible for carrying the child to term. But what about same-sex female couples? What if both partners want to participate in the child’s conception? Reciprocal IVF provides same-sex partners the opportunity

Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) and screening prior to pregnancy is advised for people at risk for certain diseases, such as Tay-Sachs, cystic fibrosis, or sickle cell anemia.[1] Ordinarily, a couple or individual looking to become pregnant will be screened before conception. But what about women using IVF and anonymous gamete donors? Doctors can use preimplantation

By Leslie Schreiber With the advancement of reproductive technologies and evolving social mores regarding parenthood, women today are readily becoming pregnant on their own. While the process is, in general, not cheap, the options are plentiful. You should first consult with your physician and OB-GYN to make sure that you are healthy enough to have

By Leslie Schreiber Marriage was traditionally a social construct designed to create organized family units, and also served as a means of property and wealth distribution. In this modern era, however, marriage’s utility is not quite as necessary to our extant social order. Marriage no longer defines us as adults. As a result of the

By Leslie Schreiber Today’s young women enjoy greater life choices than ever before. Education and career paths offer more personal autonomy and financial independence. No longer confined to the “mommy track” after they graduate college, women are postponing marriage and childbirth until they are ready, emotionally and financially, to make those decisions. Unfortunately, there is

Couples who cannot conceive on their own have alternatives for building their families. One of the ways couples can create a family is through gestational surrogacy.[1] A gestational surrogate (or gestational carrier) enters into a contract with another individual or couple, in which the surrogate agrees to carry the couple’s baby to term for reasonable

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in a baby carriage ~ Nursery Rhyme Before we can even read and write, we hear that simple rhyme that tells us how life is supposed to unfold (and it certainly doesn’t mention surrogacy.)  Then, life doesn’t follow directions.  Single women and men are left with

Join Leslie Schreiber, Reproductive Lawyer for Modern Family Solutions & Ana Delia Benito, Maternity and Fitness Trainer - Thursday, May 11 from 7:30 P.M - 9:00 P.M. For Men and Women: Go from Thinking About A Family to Conceiving A Family Join Us in Our FREE Introductory Workshop. Learn More About: Empowering Your Choices-- Knowledge is Power

Once upon a time not so very long ago, having children using a surrogate was a reproductive option on the fringes… a strange, new frontier where would-be parents hired a stranger to carry their child for them. Today, surrogacy has gone mainstream, as evidenced by the long list of celebrities who’ve openly chosen surrogacy to