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It seems that posthumous reproduction is in the news ALOT this last week, and here is another case taking place in Russia.  It involves a mother who has already used her son’s sperm after he died from cancer.  She is now fighting for guardianship of the children.  As I have stated before, on a personal level, I believe that this is much different then when a man or a woman uses their deceased spouse’s/partner’s gametes with their consent.  But, again, I have never walked in this woman’s shoes.  What do you think?

A Russian woman is keeping her late son’s legacy alive by using his frozen sperm and surrogate mothers. But she is battling the courts and society’s attitude to be recognized as the guardian of her four baby grandchildren.

It was only at 57 that Lamara Kelesheva understood the true meaning of having her hands full. An accomplished scientist, a wife of three decades and also a devoted mother, but none of these roles kept her as busy as she is now.

Her tragedy is she became a grandmother only after she had lost everything else.

“The death of my son created a hole in my life that will never close,” Lamara told RT.  “But the birth of my grandchildren certainly provides some solace. It’s God’s gift to me”.

Lamara’s son died of cancer three years ago. But before his first chemotherapy session, doctors conserved his sperm. With the help of surrogate mothers, two sets of twins were brought into the world.

Lamara’s husband left her. Her scientific career was put on hold. Yet, Lamara says they are all trifles compared to the bereavement brought about by her son’s death.

“It is love which is fed by grief but it’s love nonetheless, “she explains. “Three years ago I couldn’t imagine myself even smiling, let alone laughing or singing songs, but the little ones pulled me out of this abyss of despair.”

With her large family’s support, Lamara says she has no financial or parental concerns about raising her grandchildren. Her main problem now is the reluctance of the Russian state to recognize her as the mother of these children and her deceased son as their father.

Lamara has taken the issue to court, with a ruling expected on Wednesday. Her lawyer Konstantin Svidnev believes the law is on their side.

“According to Russian law, there are no limits on who can become a parent through the use of surrogate motherhood,” Svidnev told RT.  “Of course cases like this one are still very unusual in Russia. That’s why some registration offices or court officials may be baffled and refuse to register children but the law is definitely in our favor.”

Lamara is the third woman in Russia who used the sperm of her deceased son to continue the family’s lineage. Yet, whether it is due to her age or the sheer number of children involved, her story has got many Russians questioning the ethics of this kind of parenting.

“All these exercises in biomechanics ultimately lead to this very ambiguous situation when you can’t really tell the difference between a son and grandson,” says pro-life activist Andrey Khvesyuk. “There are so many orphans in Russia so if she just wanted to be a mother, she could’ve easily realized her maternal instincts…  I think ultimately it’s a very selfish drive to pass your genes, no matter what”.

But Lamara could not care less about societal attitudes. Too much suffering from the loss of her only son persuaded her that there was no such thing as too many grandchildren.

Russian law has no age cap for people willing to adopt children; the only caveat is that a potential parent should be at least 16 years older than the child. In Lamara’s case, this age difference is almost 60 years, which doesn’t sit easily in a country where most people become parents before they turn 30 and where raising even two kids is often seen as a handful.

Having a child can be an incredibly rewarding experience that some women sadly do not get to experience. This could be due to a number of different aspects or events that could have taken place throughout her lifetime. Some women never seem to find the man that they can fall in true love with and start a family with, which can be difficult but this certainly does not mean that a woman cannot have her own children. Even couples are finding that they can increase their chances of having a baby when they sign on with egg donor agencies. These locations offer a number of different options as well as helpful information that will point anyone in the right direction.

Before going through or even starting with the process, be sure that this is being done for the right reasons. It is not uncommon for people to act on impulse and individuals will need to make sure that they sit down and they weigh out all of the options that are currently available to them. Couples who are considering this option need to discuss everything with each other and ensure that both are going to be there for the new child as well as for each other 100 percent. This is a very big commitment that is being made and when one person starts to self doubt or even second guess the other, it might be best to wait it out or keep thinking about looking into options. Single mothers have to bear all of the parental work on their own, which could be nice for those who want to parent in their own way, but it can also be exhausting. Make sure that now is the proper time to be taking this step before actually doing it.

When the search begins for the actual egg donor agencies, there are a few different ways to get in touch with various services. Referrals from friends and co workers might be the best way to seek an agency. Knowing someone who has already gone through the process will make it easier as well as less stressful or nerve wracking. There are also various support groups and even online help that will give individuals the tools that they will need to go through with the process and find a location that they will be able to come to know as well as trust throughout the entire process, up until the child is actually born.

If there are no referrals to take advantage of, then look through online directories for all sorts of help. These directories will list off all of the egg donor agencies that are currently available as well as where they are currently located. Searching by the city and state, or even by the zip code will make the search go by much quicker and will plug people into the proper lists and other helpful resources. Take note of the ones that might be closest as well as the locations that are highly rated. The ones that are known for caring and effective or even successful service are typically the companies that people will want to work with. Certain directories might also offer reviews to show newcomers what they might be in for or what to expect when signing on with a specific location.

The costs can be quite staggering when it comes to getting set up with a donor. However, couples who want to have the child bad enough will be able to have a much higher chance when they go through the entire procedure. Talk with various offices in order to get an idea of what is actually involved as well as what it will cost. Certain offices might take payments, but they will need to be paid within close proximity to each other. Insurance is usually out of the quest as well, depending on the policy that the couple has taken out. Look into the various options and costs and then start making the proper financial plan after that.

As for the overall reputation of the agency, that is where these reviews will come in. Talk with various individuals about the process and which agencies are currently rated the highest. Caring agencies are often easy to get into and will offer numerous features as well as special care options that will make everyone feel comfortable as well as ready to go. Getting a firsthand look and talking face to face with the directors of some of these facilities is going to shed some light on which route to take, and will enable individuals to ask questions and interview as needed.

Once the process has begun, the results should start shortly after that. It is important to remember that it might not take the very first time around with some women, which can be very frustrating but do not get discouraged. Go for it once more and make sure to continue to see the right practitioner for help and support. The agency will be very encouraging as well as supportive so that should make the individual feel much more comfortable with going through with the process again. It might not be easy at first and there will surely be some ups and downs, but supporting each other and implementing proper forms of outside support will make the process and the tough times easier.

Trying to have a baby can be a challenge for some couples, but most have been able to get over the hurdles alright. Checking out different egg donor agencies will enable anyone to learn about the process as well as what is will take to not only have the baby but to become a donor as well. Millions of women are stepping up to donate their eggs so that another woman will be able to have the child that she has always dreamed about. Take some time to look into reliable and reputable companies in order to receive the right kind of care and service that is expected

Most little girls grow up playing with their dolls, pretending they are mommies, and developing the skills they will someday need to take care of a real baby of their very own. Most little girls look forward to someday becoming a mother, being pregnant and giving life to a tiny version of themselves. Unfortunately, this is not always possible. However, there are many egg donor agencies that are there to help make your dreams of becoming a mother a reality. Women who are struggling to become pregnant have so many more options now than they ever had before. There are many reasons why some women fail to get pregnant. Tubal blockages (which can be operated on, but can increase your chances of tubal pregnancies), Hyperprolactinemia (elevated prolactin), endometriosis, early menopause, and thyroid problems can all cause fertility problems. If you are one of the women who desperately wants a baby, but is about ready to give up hope of every finding an answer, there is hope. There is always egg donation. This is a process that is not for everyone, but since nineteen eighty three, it has become a very real option for many women who would otherwise have very few other alternatives. Long ago, if you found out you were infertile, it meant that there was never going to be a chance of ever getting pregnant. Today, not only do you have the chance of having a baby, your chances of having multiples are increased as well. Donors are young females who are screened to make sure they are physically and psychologically capable of undergoing the process. Once they are found to be suitable donors, their eggs are fertilized by either your partner’s sperm or the sperm of a male donor. Once the egg has been fertilized and develops into an embryo, it can then be put into our own uterus. The egg may not be yours, but the child you carry will still be made partly of your partner, and you will experience pregnancy the exact same way you would, had the child been conceived of your own egg. Most donors are anonymous, but some agencies will provide you with profiles that detail the woman’s race, weight, height, body type, eye color, and hair color and texture. Some places may also provide you with personality description and the IQs of female donors. You may also choose to harvest eggs from a consensual family member or friend. The egg donors are not the only ones who are subjected to evaluations before they begin the process. Recipients also undergo giving detailed medical history, both male and female recipients are screened for diseases such as syphilis, HIV and hepatitis B and C. Males will have their semen analyzed. The attention given to the woman will be much more intense. This is to ensure that you are healthy enough to carry the newly implanted embryo and give you the best chances of success. Before actually being implanted, you may be required to go through a prep cycle. This is to ensure that the thickness of your endometrium lining is capable of producing optimal blood flow to support a healthy pregnancy. For a month to a month and a half, you will be given the same medication used in the real process. Progesterone and estrogen are some of the hormones that are used to help prepare your body for pregnancy. Egg donors are given fertility medication that makes it possible for her body to produce many eggs, as opposed to just one egg every month. Typically ten to twenty eggs can be harvested at a time. Once they have been retrieved from the body, they are put into a special dish and injected with sperm. After they have been fertilized they will stay in the lab and be monitored closely to see if they are maturing. When they’re ready to go, several embryos will be put into your uterus. One or several may implant into the lining, resulting in pregnancy. You will keep taking hormones all through the first trimester. These hormones will help to develop the baby’s placenta. Once the placenta has formed, it will then take over the job of producing the hormones that you and the baby need throughout the coming months. Donors are usually paid for providing their eggs, much the same way sperm donors are paid for their semen. However, it’s a much more invasive process for women donors than it is for men. Women will typically be paid several thousand dollars for their participation, which may or may not include medical expenses. Donors must be made very aware of what they are getting themselves into before they begin. The amount of money they receive may or may not be worth what they have to go through in order to complete the process. Before the nineteen eighties, this was something that could only be speculated about in futuristic movies. There is still some debate among certain groups of people as to how ethical this is, but most people tend to agree that having this option is something that makes them feel a whole lot better about their futures. Many women want nothing more than to experience carrying a baby and giving life to something that they nourished with their own body for so many months. This is something that you just can’t do with adoption. It is, of course, up to the parents of the child as to whether or not they are going to tell him or her how he or she was created. Most parents may find that their child has a much easier life if they are told from the beginning about how they were conceived. When children find out that their parents kept something from them for many years, it tends to lead to a loss of trust. With so many people using donor eggs, these days, it’s no longer such an uncommon, strange thing that many people may feel needs to be kept hidden.

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DNA is the largest and most diverse website that posts both egg donor and gestational surrogate profiles for intended parents.  DNA is the only website that aggregates both egg donor and gestational surrogate profiles from the leading egg donor agencies and surrogacy programs throughout the United States.  Currently, DNA has 30 leading member agencies that have uploaded over 6000 egg donor profiles which are compiled into one, easy-to-search platform.  DNA has a vast array of donors to choose from including: 110 Jewish donors, 24 East Indian donors, 568 Hispanic donors, 397 Asian donors, and 317 African American donors.  DNA is recognized as a go to resource for Intended Parents looking to find an egg donor.

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The whole world has changed in the last fifty years or less.  At one time, people just got married and had a family and that was all there was to it.  Families came in all sizes, and since contraception was in its infancy, as we knew it of course, most used a bit of the rhythm method to either have babies or to not have babies along with rubbers.  All of that was hit or miss at best, but once a child was born into a family it was loved and taken care of.  If a woman had a baby out of wedlock, it was a shame on her whole family, and many just went away to an aunt or another relative and had the baby and gave it up for adoption.  Sometimes there was someone in the family who could not conceive, and the baby was adopted within the family.  And if you could not conceive within a marriage, adoption was your only recourse, and at best it was hard to do with social workers examining every aspect of your life.  Many older children were simply put into orphanages  if their parents divorced or one died and the family could not take care of them.  It was a much simpler time even if it could be harsh and unforgiving.  Many infertile couples simply longed for children they could never have.

Then oral contraception for women was finally a reality.  It was only given by doctors to married women with a husbands consent at first.  The first pills were very strong and would never be used now and had some side effects, but it did free couples that wanted to plan and space their families or have no more children at all.  The pills did not work for all women and some could not take them because of side effects, but it was the first step in controlling pregnancy.  The pills, however, did nothing to help a couple who wanted to have a family.  Those couples still only had adoption as an option and in some parts of the country, babies were even sold to the highest bidder by unscrupulous doctors wanting the line their pockets with cash.  In many cases, unwed mothers were kept from seeing even family members and never even told the sex of the child they had delivered.  Sometimes even their signatures were forged on papers by the very same doctors who were selling the babies.  In these cases, the adoptive parents had no social workers to interview them and decide on their abilities to parent.  The babies had birth certificates made in the adoptive parents names without what should have been the original birth certificate even being registered with the county where the child had been born.  Those children, when they were grown, had no way to find out any information on their birth parents at all, not even health questions.  Many were never told they were adopted, or, in some cases, only knew from hearing a discussion among family members.  Sometimes not even the parents knew anything about the birth mother.

A married couple sometimes did not know which one of them was responsible for not being able to conceive.  As time went on, there were tests that could be done, mostly on the woman.  It was mainly male doctors who did these tests and it could have been that they did not want a man to feel less of a man by being told he was infertile.  When the male tests were used, and the man found out he was infertile, the couple did no more about having children.  Next came sperm donations.  Some couples used this method, and in many cases, it was just intelligent young men in college who donated sperm.  The techniques were in their infancy and the sperm was just placed in a woman’s vagina when a doctor found her to be in her most fertile time.  More often than not, no pregnancy resulted.  They would try month after month until the woman got pregnant or the couple just got tired of trying.  There was very little information given about the sperm donor, but sometimes, if a couple had enough money, certain specific traits in the donor were guaranteed so that the baby would look more like its parents.

Now the whole area of medicine is specialized.  If a couple is having problems getting pregnant, the man is usually the first one tested because the test is so easy.  If he is fertile, then further testing is done on the wife.  Even if he is infertile or has lazy sperm or a low sperm count, a husbands own sperm can now be used after his wife has undergone several months of medication for her to ripen as many eggs as is possible.  The lab then picks out the best sperm and injects it into an egg.  No longer is just a petri dish used for fertilization.  If enough eggs become fertilized, several are put into the wife’s uterus at the same time, as some may not attach in the right way and be lost.  This whole procedure has made many families happy.  Now there are even ways for young women, many who need money for college, to donate eggs through egg donor agencies.  Usually in this case, a couple will use the father’s sperm and employ a surrogate to carry the child to term.  There are more serious legal ramifications of this process, but in many cases it works to everyone’s satisfaction.  There is a health history taken and given to the parents for the child to have, or barring that, the information is available if needed for the future.  In some cases, children born with the same sperm donor have found each other on line and have met.  And some of the fathers have met their offspring also.  But if they have requested that their names never be known, their privacy is closely guarded and the children are only given a number assigned by the sperm donor bank.  It really is a brave new world.

Thank you for your interest in the Donor Network Alliance (“DNA”). We wanted to provide you with an update of some of the exciting things that are now happening with DNA and how the site is evolving.

DNA has expanded its services and now has a database for gestational surrogate profiles. Our Member Agencies are in the process of uploading their surrogate profiles and we expect to have between 50-100 surrogates in the first month with this number growing significantly over time. The DNA website also has a brand new look, check it out at www.donornetworkalliance.com!

DNA has changed its usage terms to benefit Intended Parents. DNA has expanded the 48 hour free trial period to 7 days to give Intended Parents more time to review the databases to determine if there are egg donor and/or surrogate profiles that are of interest to them. DNA has also expanded the paid membership term for the egg donor database from 14 days to 30 days so that Intended Parents will have plenty of time to request profiles from DNA Member Agencies to make sure they make the perfect match.

DNA in the last few months has added 5 new agencies. Currently DNA has 27 leading member agencies from throughout the United States that have uploaded over 5500 egg donor profiles which are compiled into one, easy-to-search platform. DNA has a vast array of donors to choose from including: 100 Jewish donors, 18 East Indian donors, 511 Hispanic donors, 333 Asian donors, and 281 African American donors. DNA is recognized as a go to resource for Intended Parents looking to find an egg donor.

The DNA blog now has 89 posts. The blog is very informative and is a great resource for intended parents. You can check out the blog now by going to www.donornetworkalliance.com/blog . DNA is committed to customer service and is available to assist intended patents with any questions or concerns. You can always contact us by phone at 847-480-0888 or by e-mail at

donornetworkkalliance@gmail.com.

Please follow DNA on Twitter and Facebook. We thank you for your continued support.