Conception 101

If you’re deep into the trying-to-conceive (or TTC) communities online, you may have come across something called “the soft cup method” for trying to conceive. But what is it and—more importantly—does it work? What is the soft cup method? The soft cup method is when a menstrual cup (one brand...

During a woman’s cycle, she will experience different stages and amounts of cervical fluid. The amount varies from woman to woman, but the type and consistency of the fluid is relatively similar across the board. Here are three ways to confirm what type of fluid you are producing on any...

Getting pregnant can be super exciting AND exhausting! We want you to feel supported and thrilled about this new chapter in life, so here are a few tips to help you decide what’s next after getting a positive result! Tip 1: Find and Meet your Care Team There isn’t a huge...

Ever hear the term IUI and wonder, what is that? You may have heard about it because you’re researching options for yourself, a friend or a loved one. And if you’re in a place where you’re struggling to conceive, my heart goes out to you! It’s a club no one...

If you’ve been trying to conceive for a while without success, then you have probably heard of the alphabet soup of fertility acronyms: IVI, IUI, and IVF. They stand for intravaginal insemination, intrauterine insemination and in vitro fertilization. These are the most common insemination options. Some people might end up needing...

One question I get asked a lot is … so how do you actually get pregnant with a syringe at home? How does that even physically work? What do you do? Some people call it the turkey baster method, some call it artificial or self insemination, we call it making a...

If you’ve been trying to conceive for a while without success, you might need a little help. There are so many options out there, and we know it can all get a little confusing trying to figure out the best path to take. That’s why we’re here, and in this...

Infertility and obstacles to insemination are not a new phenomenon. People have been looking for ways to get pregnant for centuries. You might have heard of the oldest technique to help people conceive referred to as the “turkey baster method”. We’re going to explain - what it is, how it works,...

Today we hear from Staci and Shaye about their experiences building their family. This is the fourth story in our new series highlighting and celebrating family building with a known donor. We asked each family in the series the same four questions and left their voices and messages unfiltered so...

Today we hear from Ris and Marie about their experiences building their family. This is the third story in our new series highlighting and celebrating family building with a known donor. We asked each family in the series the same four questions and left their voices and messages unfiltered so...

We live in a wonderful world where beautifully diverse families can be created. We know firsthand about that deep yearning to grow your family with the love of a baby. Here at Mosie Baby we honor and support family building, no matter the method used or the obstacles faced along...

What is freezing sperm?  Freezing sperm, also called cryopreservation, is the process of freezing and storing sperm or human ejaculate. Sperm samples are collected, analyzed, frozen, and then stored at a sperm bank.  Sperm is typically collected either at home or at a fertility clinic. If you’re thinking about freezing...