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The LGBTQIA+ Baby Boom
The number of married same-sex and non-binary households, and the number of children being raised by LGBTQIA+ couples, has grown rapidly over recent years. While there is still more that needs to be done to promote equality, we’re encouraged by the progress being made, thanks in part to legislation making it easier to get married…
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Celebrating Single Moms By Choice (and How they Do It All)
Becoming a single mother by choice is an increasingly popular path to motherhood, as more women are making the decision to have a child on their own, whether through artificial insemination, adoption, IVF (in-vitro fertilization), or other means. In this article, we’ll break down trends in this path, what it means to become a single…
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How Much Does a Baby Really Cost?
An IVF conceived baby costs about $80,000 for the first year. That is quite an expense for most Americans, so let us help break that down for you: How much does IVF really cost? A typical IVF cycle costs about $25,000, including medication. This is roughly the same if you froze your eggs ages ago,…
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4 Steps to Budget for your 2023 Journey to Parenthood
If your path to parenthood requires a financial investment, here are 4 tips to help you plan your budget. One of the most important steps on your parenthood journey is financially planning so that each step of the process is manageable and predictable. 1. Determine your family building goals Is your goal to have one…
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Financial Planning for LGBTQIA+ Intended Parents
Photo by Mercedes Mehling While the Respect for Marriage Act passed in December, there is still more work needed to ensure equitable access to family building for all types of families. Below are suggestions unique to the LGBTQIA+ community as it relates to financially planning for parenthood. Financial Planning for LGBTQIA+ Intended Parents 1. Plan…
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Improve Your Credit Score
Photo by Scott Graham At Sunfish, we believe everyone who wants to build a family should be able to afford it. We estimate that 80% of intended parents are interested in financial support or parenthood loans but don’t know where to start. This month, we are sharing tips on an important component of obtaining a low…
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Financially Planning for IVF: Boston IVF’s New Refund Program
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Affording Ongoing Surrogacy Payments in the Current Economy
Join Sunfish and Surrogate First to learn more about the cost of surrogacy and potential solutions and help. We’ll discuss how much does surrogacy really cost, an overview of the surrogacy process, factors that influence the cost, and how to pay for it.
June 2023