January 28, 2023
What to Expect at a Genetic Screening
A consultation with a genetic counselor is an important part of the screening process to receive medical clearance for egg donation. During your appointment, the genetic counselor will review your personal and family health history to determine any potential hereditary conditions that could be passed on to a child. She will walk you through your […]
December 14, 2022
Genetic Carrier Screening for Egg Donors: What Intended Parents Need to Know
Genetic carrier screening – or genetic testing – is performed by a blood or saliva test to determine if a person is a “carrier” for specific gene mutations that could result in a serious health condition being passed on to a child. Fertility clinics can vary in their recommendations and policies regarding carrier screening for […]
November 10, 2022
Christine & James’ Story: Finding Joy After Infertility
Christine and James didn’t have an easy road to becoming parents. Shortly after they were married, a blood test revealed that Christine had a very low AMH (anti-müllerian hormone) – an indicator of diminished ovarian reserve – and they were referred to a fertility specialist. “The doctor guided us to do intrauterine insemination (IUI) to […]
November 8, 2022
EGG DONATION & MY FERTILITY
Choosing to be an egg donor and donating your eggs so that an infertile couple can start a family is a big decision. Generally, egg donation comes with financial incentive and is often why young women help in this way. One big concern many have about this process is how it could affect future fertility […]
October 13, 2022
Meeting Your Egg Donor: Tips for Intended Parents
Did you know you have the option to meet your egg donor? This is one of the many things that sets Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions apart from other agencies when it comes to how we facilitate matches between intended parents (IPs) and donors. While certainly not a requirement, once IPs have selected a […]
August 8, 2022
Risks of Egg Donation
Egg Donation programs are great for many different types of families. According to Resolve.com, about 12% of married women have difficulty getting pregnant. This is roughly 1 in 8 couples. Because of this, many are turning to egg donation to grow their families. This is rewarding for egg donors as they get the opportunity to help […]
July 22, 2022
Resources for Intended Parents
As an agency, we are committed to guiding and supporting intended parents throughout their journey to parenthood. This includes providing education on the egg donation process, as well as resources where you can find more information. Below is a list of book recommendations for intended parents compiled by our team. We hope these books will […]
June 2, 2022
10 Children’s Books for Families With Same-Sex Parents
Over the years, we have matched many same-sex couples with compatible egg donors and surrogates to create their happy families. In honor of Pride Month, we want to celebrate these families and continue to support them on their parenting journey by providing helpful resources. In this article, we share several book recommendations for families with […]
May 8, 2022
Legal Considerations
Benefits of working with an agency versus a frozen egg bank Egg donors today have many options when it comes to choosing who they want to work with for their donation cycle(s). There are agencies, fertility clinics with in-house donor programs, and frozen egg banks, which typically split eggs from a single donor into multiple […]
February 17, 2022
Common Misconceptions About Egg Donation
We understand that choosing egg donation as a path to building your family is not an easy decision. There are complex emotions to navigate, often compounded with misconceptions about egg donation and the donor’s role in helping to create your family. Here we address some of the most common misconceptions. 1. I’m choosing my replacement. […]