April 23, 2019
Choosing Donor Conception
Like many people trying to have a baby in their early 40’s, our journey involved some unexpected twists and turns. We went through multiple IUI and IVF cycles and unsuccessful attempts with multiple egg donors. At our doctor’s recommendation, we ultimately decided to fertilize half of our donor eggs with our own sperm and half […]
February 9, 2018
Questions Children Ask….
The messages that bring me the greatest satisfaction contain shared photographs of the families that I’ve had a small part in building. I look at those pictures and feel better about the future. I’m frequently asked how to respond to children’s questions.Some of life’s more challenging questions originate with our children. The process of third-party […]
July 27, 2017
Thinking About Having An Out of State Donor? If So, You Are In Good Hands…
Finding and selecting the right egg donor for your family can prove to be a stressful and challenging task. Many times, a perfect candidate with your criteria may not be available locally. Often than not, she may be living in the opposite geographic state you are in. No need to worry. If an out-of-state donor […]
July 11, 2017
This New Mom Did An Amazing Photo Shoot With Her Egg Donor!
We know that each family is so grateful for the egg donor that is willing to give of themselves through this process. It is not a simple task and it takes a caring young women to be able to give in this way. However, it is also so heartwarming when we get to see firsthand […]
August 26, 2016
Due at 42, A Journey to Parenthood Via Egg Donation
Being an OB/GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist, I thought I knew everything I needed to know about being advanced maternal age when I married at age 39. I knew that starting a family at my age may not be exactly easy, but never did I expect that my desire to become a mom would take […]
July 27, 2015
Counseling Beyond Storybooks, Addressing Disclosure through Middle Childhood, By Jana Rupnow
Involving a third party in a family building naturally raises issues that can make prospective parents feel uncomfortable. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) acknowledges the “psychosocial, emotional and ethical complexities of third party reproduction” and the importance of psychological counseling prior to participation in third-party reproductive procedures. The group asserts, “Experts agree that […]
June 29, 2015
RESOLVE: Walk of Hope, Denver Colorado
Egg Donor Solutions is proud to support our community and organizations that are working to help build awareness and resources for families struggling with infertility. RESOLVE is one of the wonderful programs in the United States that does this. RESOLVE is actively pursuing this mission and provides support for people struggling. If you would benefit, […]
May 4, 2015
Considering an ”Open” Egg Donation Cycle?
The landscape of egg donation is changing. Donor eggs are now used in 12 percent of all IVF cycles, making it among the fastest-growing infertility treatments. The number of families turning to egg donation grows exponentially every year and something else is growing too – an increased interest in openness. In the U.S. most donor […]
July 8, 2014
Dissecting Obamacare: Insurance for the Fertility Industry
A new era in the world of healthcare and insurance in the United States began in January 2014. There has been much misinformation regarding coverage during the rollout process of Obamacare. Please take into account that this information does not apply to coverage with larger companies, as they are able to tailor their coverage to […]
July 2, 2014
Is it Possible to Save on Fertility Medications?
Modern fertility drugs have come a long way both in effectiveness and safety and this helps many people that are having fertility problems conceive bringing joy into their lives. If you have insurance coverage that includes fertility issues then the financial side can be much less of a problem but this is not common. In […]