November 9, 2023
Meet Genetic Counselor Pamela Callum
Genetic screening is a key component of the egg donation process. It provides intended parents with important health information for their future child and also gives donors insight into their family health history and genetic risk factors they may not have known about previously. Pamela Callum and her team at Tandem Genetics conduct genetic screening […]
June 29, 2023
Resources for LGBTQ+ Intended Parents
The number of LGBTQ+ families is growing rapidly in the United States. According to the LGBTQ Family Building Survey, published by Family Equality in 2019, 63% of LGBTQ Millennials (ages 18-35) are considering expanding their families, primarily through assisted reproductive technology, foster care and adoption. The journey to parenthood can be challenging for LGBTQ+ couples […]
June 16, 2023
Speaking Out For Third Party LGBTQ+ Services
Infertility affects millions of people worldwide, and thankfully, the taboo surrounding it is slowly fading away. It is no longer a secret that starting a family could involve more than just two individuals, and this is where fertility specialists such as Dr. Daniel Skora come in. Working as a reproductive endocrinologist at Fertility Specialists of […]
October 14, 2021
Donor Eggs: Fresh or Frozen – Which is Best?
Once you have decided to build your family through egg donation, the next major decision you will likely face is whether to do a fresh cycle with a donor through an agency or use frozen eggs purchased through a clinic or an egg bank. While egg banks will often market themselves as the more convenient, […]
October 14, 2021
Finding the Right Egg Donor for Your Family
How the EDS Match Team Can Help How do you find the right egg donor to help you create your happy family? With endless agency websites and donor profiles to review, the idea can feel overwhelming for many intended parents (IPs). One thing that sets Egg Donor Solutions (EDS) apart from other agencies is how […]
July 8, 2021
SEEDS Promotes Ethical Standards for Egg Donation
How do you know if the egg donation agency you’ve selected adheres to ethical standards and operates with your and your donor’s best interests in mind? A good barometer for this is if the agency is a member of the Society for Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy (SEEDS). SEEDS is a nonprofit organization whose […]
August 27, 2013
Pregnancy Tips After Third Party Reproductive Assistance
It doesn’t matter how many times you become pregnant it is important to have a refresher course on the things to watch out for. Most women find that when they get pregnant after third-party reproductive assistance they want to remember the cautions even more carefully. Your Diet There are some possible hazards that one should […]
