For intended parents who have decided to use an egg donor to have a baby, the infamous “when are you having kids” question during a holiday party can be a total minefield of emotions and anxiety. Even though using an egg donor and other forms of third-party reproduction has become a lot more common in …

For many young women, becoming an egg donor is an exciting experience that gives them the opportunity to help a person or couple become parents while being compensated for her time and effort. However, even if the desire to become an egg donor is strong, not every person is a good candidate. You…

In recent years, the use of an egg donor has become an increasingly common option for many individuals and couples. Donor eggs can help people in a wide variety of circumstances create or grow their families when they are unable to do so on their own. The most common of these circumstances is when…

For many individuals and couples, using an egg donor to create a family is typically not how they had envisioned having a child. While the process can at times feel overwhelming or stressful, it can also be exciting and beautiful. Still, many intended parents often cite the search for an egg donor…

For many women between the ages of 21 and 31, the idea of helping someone create a family by becoming an egg donor is an exciting possibility. While it’s easy to assume that compensation is the biggest draw, for many egg donors there is a genuine joy that comes with being part of someone else’s sto…

For LGBT couples looking to have a child, using an egg donor is a common method of family building, especially for same-sex male couples. Choosing to use an egg donor is a big decision that requires a lot of forethought and planning. One of the first things you need to consider is which egg donor…

For intended parents who have decided to pursue parenthood via egg donation, one of the most important decisions they will make early on is figuring out what type of egg donation arrangement they want. Generally speaking, there are only two types of egg donation: known and anonymous. Known Egg…

Although infertility is a common medical condition, it, unfortunately, suffers from a number of cultural and social stigmas. Many people have a basic understanding of what infertility is, but their perceptions are often eclipsed by inaccurate information. That’s why it’s important for people in the inf…

When using an egg donor, intended parents have the option of choosing either fresh donor eggs or frozen donor eggs for implantation. Both options have pros and cons, so the decision boils down to what your personal needs are. How the Processes of Fresh and Frozen Donor Eggs Differ Whether you are…

Although egg donation is an increasingly popular form of assisted reproduction, the concept still suffers from cultural and social stigmas, many of which obscure the actual reality of the process. Unfortunately, these misconceptions sometimes intimidate intended parents and prevent them from fully…