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 […]
January 19, 2016
The Story of a 5 Time Egg Donor
Lauren is an egg donor in the Houston, TX area and is currently set for her 5th egg donation at the beginning of this year. A few years before Lauren decided to be an egg donor she had discovered that her close friend had polycystic ovarian syndrome and could not have children. At that point, […]
December 31, 2015
Jamie’s Story as an Egg Donor
Jamie is a five-time egg donor from Houston, Texas. She will begin her 6th, and final, cycle at the beginning of 2016. Jamie learned about egg donation online and immediately was intrigued by the process. After ample research about egg donation in general, she began her search for the right agency, ultimately deciding on Egg […]
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 […]
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 […]
May 19, 2014
What About My Own Kids After Being an Egg Donor?
When a woman decides to become an egg donor they may not think beyond the immediate helping of another. You might wonder if helping an infertile couple can make you infertile. This is a concern for more egg donors and it is important for each potential donor to explore this subject. The BackgroundEgg donation to […]
May 5, 2014
Are Older Celebs Having Children Raising Expectations?
There are a growing number of older high-profile celebrities having children in their forties and even their fifties. This has resonated with older women that want to have a child that then becomes disheartened when they are unable to conceive. Some fertility experts would note that celebrities are usually fitter than average and have the […]
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 […]
April 24, 2014
Rewards of Being an Egg Donor
If a couple is unable to build or expand their family in the ways that they hoped; they need the help of someone else. This couple is searching for the right method to fit their fertility needs. When a woman decides to become an egg donor you are able to help the infertile couple have […]
