November 9, 2024
Egg Donation Isn’t Just for Surrogacy
Although egg donation is a big part of surrogacy, it is not solely exclusive to surrogates. Egg donation has also proven to be a wonderful option for families who are capable of carrying a baby, but are unable to conceive with their own eggs. For many intended parents, working with an egg donor may be […]
November 9, 2024
Helping Build Families through Your Egg Donation
If you’ve never struggled with infertility, it’s easy to take your own fertility for granted, but for some couples, the lack of viable eggs prevents them from building their own families. Your willingness to donate eggs could make all the difference for a childless couple. Being an egg donor allows you to help couples to […]
November 9, 2024
Egg Donation and Sibling Registry: What You Need to Know
If you decide to create your family through surrogacy or IVF, you may be able to use your own eggs; however, it is more common to use donor eggs. You may be unable to use your own because of injury or illness, such as cancer and subsequent chemotherapy. You may be menopausal or have undergone […]
November 9, 2024
Making a Difference Through Egg Donation
Becoming a Gestational Surrogate is a wonderful and selfless way to help Intended Parents create the family of their dreams; however, Surrogacy is not for everyone and it is not the only way to help those wishing for a family of their own! Many healthy women who are unable or uncomfortable committing to a Surrogacy […]
November 9, 2024
Egg Donation and Your Health: What You Need to Know
If you’re considering egg donation, it’s important to go in with both eyes open. It’s essential to know what to expect every step along the way. Gaining a full understanding of any risks you should be aware of in the testing, preparation, retrieval, and recovery stages can help you begin your surrogacy journey with confidence. […]
November 9, 2024
Happy Together
After going through her own infertility journey and becoming a mother through the gift of egg donation, author Julie Marie found various paths to parenthood were underrepresented in children’s literature. She wrote Happy Together, a collection of children’s books to help introduce young children to the family-building concepts of egg donation, embryo […]
November 9, 2024
Finding a Fertility Clinic that works for You – LGBTQ+
Family building can be an emotionally draining, financially burdensome, and overall cumbersome process for individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community often face additional challenges when seeking care and exploring options. It is important for everyone to have access to a provider who doesn’t make assumptions but rather asks questions and genuinely understands the unique […]
November 9, 2024
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 […]
