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How to decide if freezing your eggs is right for you — and where to get started
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How to decide if freezing your eggs is right for you — and where to get started

Freezing your eggs can open doors for your fertility. It's also emotional, time-consuming and expensive. Here are some things to think about before you decide to freeze your eggs — and what to know if you do, including how much it costs and how to prepare for the process.

How to decide if freezing your eggs is right for you — and where to get started

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Thursday

Every family has stories to tell. Here's how to document them

Kim Hawley and her father Jim Scherman nap on the couch in 1993. It can be helpful to start your interview with a warm-up question, such as sharing a favorite memory from childhood. Photograph by Gee Scherman; Collage by Becky Harlan/NPR hide caption

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Every family has stories to tell. Here's how to document them

Learning stories about our loved ones helps us understand their lives and make sense of our own story. Here are five tips to guide you as you document your family history.

Every family has stories to tell. Here's how to document them

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