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It\u2019s our mission to give those struggling a platform to be heard, a community connection, and an opportunity to raise awareness of the 1 in 6 who, for many reasons, struggle with infertility.","episode_page_title":"Bonus Episode 12: LGBTQ+ Family Building: Donor 101 ","episode_embed_code":"<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/19645685\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/backward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/8f4b9b\/stats-code\/Bonus12\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>","episode_details":"<span data-contrast=\"none\">Due to advancements in assisted reproductive technology (ART) and more inclusive employer-sponsored family building coverage, the LGBTQ+ community\u00a0has\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/progyny.com\/education\/lgbtq-family-building\/choosing-your-path-to-parenthood-lgbtq-family-building-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">more options<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0on their paths to parenthood than ever before. 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