At the age of 30, I faced the difficult reality of a conclusive cystic fibrosis diagnosis and the CF-related infertility that came with it. Although I experienced a lot of guilt as my wife and I built our family and I hated seeing her suffer because of my disease, our journey with in-vitro fertilization (IVF) proves that you can be a father despite living with CF.
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As the parent of children with cystic fibrosis, it can be challenging to know where to turn when they experience unfamiliar health issues. Here are six things I've learned from working with our CF care team and our pediatrician to keep my kids healthy.
After years of preparing my body and ensuring stability, I am excited to announce that we are pregnant! I am thankful because I believe my hard work has played a role in our success and our immense joy right now.
Growing up with cystic fibrosis, my parents always encouraged me to take responsibility and be open and honest about my disease. That's why my number one piece of advice for parents of kids with CF is to entrust your child with small bits of responsibility at an early age so that they can take care of themselves down the road.
Watch our vlog to hear us discuss the physical and emotional components of going through in-vitro fertilization (IVF), with a special focus on the female perspective.
Becoming pregnant after a lung transplant is possible, but is associated with increased complications. Learning more about post-transplant pregnancy can help you understand the potential risks and health implications.
As children with cystic fibrosis transition toward greater independence at school and at home, they will also take greater responsibility in managing their disease.
Delayed puberty is common among young men with CF, but working with your CF care team to ensure you get good nutrition can help encourage healthy development and growth.
To the moms of children with CF who feel isolated in their journey — you are not alone. This is my letter to you, from someone who understands.
While 97-98 percent of men with cystic fibrosis are infertile, they can still enjoy normal, healthy sex lives and have biological children with the help of assisted reproductive technology (ART).