Methods of Egg Retrieval

After an egg donor applies, gets accepted and matched with a family, the egg retrieval process can begin. The procedure is quick and typically painless, and you won’t even be in our office a full day for us to retrieve your eggs. We work to give you as much...

What Types of Genetic Counseling Are Required for Egg Donors?

If you’ve decided to start your family using an egg donor, then you are probably already familiar with the basics. Egg donation happens when eggs are harvested from a healthy woman and then fertilized for implantation into the uterus of another woman. In some...

Egg Donations — Anonymous, Friend/Relative or Open Arrangement?

Choosing an egg donor is a big step in becoming a parent. You want the best for your future child, and it only makes sense you would want to stack the genetic card as much as you can. But what’s the best option for choosing an egg donor — an anonymous woman, a...

How Are Egg Donors Recruited?

Egg donation is a beautiful gift to a couple or single person who wants to have a child. When you donate your eggs, you are giving life to someone’s dream. While the process can seem daunting, becoming an egg donor is relatively straightforward. If you’re...

Immunizations You Need Before Becoming a Surrogate

If you’ve decided to become a surrogate, you are giving the gift of life to a family who is unable to bring a child into this world for a variety of reasons. This amazing and life-changing experience will fill you with joy at the thought of helping a family in...

Managing Stress and Anxiety During IVF

For those struggling with infertility, the road to becoming a parent can be very stressful. Over the years, infertility takes its toll. So, by the time you’re ready to undergo fertility treatments, you may be emotionally drained. IVF gives many intended parents...

Caring for a Newborn: Tips for New Parents

You’ve spent months — or maybe years — imagining the day you would strap your newborn baby into their car seat and bring them home. You’ve painted the nursery, washed all the clothes and stocked your shelves full of diapers and wipes. You’ve stocked...

How to Have a Baby When You Can’t Have a Baby

The desire to raise a child is a noble one, and it’s not for the faint of heart. If you are considering bringing a child into your home, you are most likely a strong, brave individual who desires to put their time and energy into sharing love with another human...

Surrogacy and Insurance Coverage

Many intended parents are surprised to learn that one of the costs they should consider when preparing for surrogacy is medical insurance for the surrogate mother. In general, most health insurance will not cover the costs associated with surrogate pregnancies, making...

How Does Exercise Impact Infertility?

There’s an old wive’s tale that women who exercise hurt their chances of getting pregnant. This sexist notion is usually directed at women who enjoy participating in traditionally male sports as a way to exclude them. Even though this idea is completely...