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June 24, 2022
Things to Look for When Choosing an Egg Donation Agency
Choosing an Egg Donation Agency is a big decision that should be made with confidence due to the nature of the decision. There are several ways to go about choosing which agency is best for you. Some Intended Parents choose based on the agency’s location, cost, and recommendations from friends, family, or even their doctor. […]
March 24, 2022
What To Look For In An Agency
Choosing an Egg Donation Agency is a big decision that should be made with confidence due to the nature of the decision. There are several ways to go about choosing which agency is best for you. Some Intended Parents choose based on the agency’s location, cost, recommendations from friends, family or even their doctor. Some […]
June 3, 2021
Legal Considerations of Egg Donation: Why You Should Have a Direct Donor Agreement
One of the most important aspects of the egg donation process we help facilitate for intended parents (IPs) is the direct legal agreement with their donor. Once a donor has passed the medical and psychological screening, the IPs and the donor will have the opportunity to consult separately with attorneys who specialize in assisted reproduction […]
October 22, 2020
Intended Parents Share Why They Chose Their Egg Donors
Have you ever wondered how intended parents choose their egg donors? What is their thought process? What is most important to them? We recently posed these questions to some of our former intended moms, and what stood out most in their responses was the desire to feel a connection with their donors. Physical characteristics play […]
June 25, 2020
Why Childbirth Education Classes are Important
My name is Paula Pizarro. I have been a nurse for over 25 years, mostly in Labor& Delivery, Newborn, and Neonatal ICU. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, a Certification in Childbirth Education, and a CCht (which is a certified clinical hypnotherapist). I am also a certified breastfeeding counselor, a certified passenger safety technician, […]
November 14, 2019
Planning To Add Your Selfies With Puckered Lips On Your Profile? Why That May Not Be The Best Idea!
As an egg donor, it’s important to understand that adding good-quality photos increases your chances of getting selected. This is because it’s the first thing potential Intended Parents will see. Either your profile picture will catch their interest, or they move on to the next. If you are wondering what kind of photos are needed, […]
April 28, 2014
Why is it Important for a Donor to Have a Healthy BMI as an Egg Donor?
When you are considering becoming an egg donor it is important that you understand all the requirements and why they exist. One of the basic requirements for being an egg donor is to be between the ages of 21-28 and have a low to healthy BMI, usually between 18 to 29. What is a person’s […]
June 10, 2013
5 Things to Look for when Choosing an Egg Donation Agency
When searching for an Egg Donation Agency there are many factors to consider. Most intended parents use different qualifications to decide what is best for them, personally. Some choose an egg donation agency based on their location, whereas others use in-house donors from their own fertility clinic. Some intended parents use recommendations from their doctor, […]
May 1, 2013
If Being an Egg Donor isn’t Right for You, Why Not Consider Being a Gestational Carrier/ Surrogate Instead?
Surrogacy is the gracious act of carrying a baby for someone else. The surrogate has no genetic ties and is not related in any way to the embryo she is carrying. Embryos may come from the intended mother and father or there might be an egg donor. A gestational carrier is used most often when […]
April 24, 2013
Why are Egg Donors Compensated? Is the Egg Donor Compensation Enough?
These questions are often raised by both potential egg donors as well as intended parents. When deciding if being an egg donor is right for you, some donors at first glance may think ”this is an easy way to make a buck.” As an agency, we feel that statement is incorrect. Yes, we do think […]
