May 12, 2023
Amy’s Story: Celebrating Your First Mother’s Day
Our baby will come to us at the right time in exactly the right way. These are the words that Amy and her husband, Tim, read together every night before bed and first thing every morning to bring themselves comfort throughout their infertility journey. Amy created the sign and kept it on their dresser as […]
April 27, 2023
How the USDCC is Changing the Future for Families Created Through Donor Conception
Today (April 27th) marks International Donor Conception Awareness Day. It’s a day dedicated to raising awareness about families created through donor conception and, most importantly, the lived experiences of donor-conceived people (DCP). In recognition of this important day, Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions is honored to partner with the U.S. Donor Conceived Council (USDCC) to […]
April 6, 2023
A Parent’s Perspective on the Benefits of Having a Known Donor
To say I feel fortunate that my husband and I chose our donor would be an understatement. Because we opted for a known donor agreement, I’ve had the opportunity to get to know her, particularly over the past couple of years, and she is a lovely person. When we went through the egg donation […]
March 8, 2023
Donor meets Intended Mom
It was a wonderful experience for her, she remembers: She was discouraged at first thinking she would never be matched. She almost gave up thinking she was not meant for this role. But then it all came together, and it developed into a wonderful journey. Chelsea’s egg donor process began as any other, applications, blood tests, psychological […]
February 3, 2023
When Your Donor is a Genetic Carrier
In a previous article on our Intended Parents’ Blog, we covered the importance of genetic carrier screening for egg donors – why it’s important and highly encouraged by our team at Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions (even if your clinic doesn’t require it). We understand that choosing a donor is a huge decision, and it […]
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 22, 2022
Planning for the future
The Donor Sibling Registry (DSR) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2000 to assist individuals conceived as a result of sperm, egg or embryo donation who are seeking to make mutually desired contact with others with whom they (or their children) share genetic ties. The DSR has more than 75,000 members worldwide and has facilitated thousands of connections […]
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 24, 2022
Staying fit while pregnant
Pregnancy does not mean you have to be stagnant and inactive the entire 9 months. Being pregnant gives more reason for you to be active and moving, fit and healthy in preparation for that big day when labor pains starts shooting in. The big challenge here is finding the right routine, food, exercise and motivation […]
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 […]