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Thank you for signing up for HeyReprotech. In the newsletter, I write about donor conceived people, donors, parents, surrogates, regulations, legal cases, science, technology, money — and anything else that intersects with assisted reproduction.
Please note that HeyReprotech is currently paused. During the pause, free subscribers can still read unpaywalled items in the Archive and receive very occasional posts about goings-on in the world of assisted reproduction.
If you want to know more about me, see the About page. If you want to check out some of my favourite newsletter stories from over the years, please click on the links below.
It's okay to not freeze your eggs
37-year-old single woman finds a sperm donor on Facebook
How often do 'bad' embryos lead to 'good' babies?
Is post-death conception okay?
Guaranteed Baby Success 100% Refund Package
What do donor-conceived people owe half-siblings and others in their new families?
How Canada became an international surrogacy destination
Would a test of my father's embryo have predicted the man he would become?
On becoming a mother in your late fifties
What people say about HeyReprotech
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—Dr. Arthur Leader, Fertility Specialist Emeritus, Ottawa
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—Dr. Robert Stillman, Medical Director Emeritus, Shady Grove Fertility Center
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—Carole LieberWilkins, Marriage and Family Therapist
"Alison Motluk's dogged reporting in HeyReprotech is a must-read for anyone who has experienced the many flaws present in the art and practice of advanced reproductive care."
—Kirk Maxey, MD, CEO of Cayman Chemical, and former sperm donor
"I wish I had had HeyReprotech when I was exploring and experiencing surrogacy and egg donation. The world of IVF is an isolating and unknown adventure for most of us. HeyReprotech gives us a way to connect with others about their experiences and feel less alone, as well as giving valuable information about things we should be aware of and issues we need to be on guard about. It can help us avoid negative experiences by hearing others' stories. It can educate us on potential health risks and offer guidance in navigating issues that could occur even years later."
—Claire Hafner, former egg donor and surrogate
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