March 17, 2017
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 […]
May 27, 2016
Understanding the Impact Your Egg Donation Could Mean
Infertility is a heartbreaking challenge faced by many couples every day. Thanks to medical and technological breakthroughs, facing infertility does not mean dreams of having a family cannot come true. For many couples struggling with infertility, the long-awaited first step towards becoming a family begins with finding the right egg donor; and for many women […]
November 13, 2015
Egg Donation – What Can You Expect Before, During, and After?
Wondering if you could be an egg donor? Your decision to donate eggs could help to create at least one new family and earn you the lifetime gratitude of an infertile couple. But it’s important to consider what’s right for you when making your decision. Here’s an overview of what to expect, but don’t hesitate […]
July 9, 2015
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 […]
February 27, 2015
Egg Donor? Understanding How to Use Your 1099
The legalities regarding whether or not egg donation fees are taxable income have historically been a bit muddy. The standard was that since the donor was not being compensated for the genetic material itself, but rather the pain and suffering necessary to retrieve the eggs, any financial gain should be non-taxable. Recent Rulings That changed […]
October 16, 2014
Understanding Egg Donor Agreements
If you are considering donating eggs or are an intended parent contemplating the use of donor eggs, it’s important to understand the legalities and regulations that surround the process. Burdensome as egg donor agreements may seem, they are in place to protect the rights of the donor, the IPs and any future children. Do You […]
April 30, 2014
You’ve Found an Agency, and a Surrogate, but What About the Fertility Clinic?
A fertility clinic deals with the big-picture issues related to your fertility journey, so it’s important that you find one that’s right for you and your surrogate. Like all big decisions, it’s best to look at different options and ask a lot of questions before you make your selection. When comparing fertility clinics, a good […]
March 30, 2014
Fresh vs. Frozen Embryos: Which is Better?
After you have made the decision to officially embark upon your surrogacy journey, have been matched with your ideal surrogate, and have read and signed your contract together, you can begin planning and preparing for the next big milestone for surrogates and intended parents: the IVF transfer. When educating yourself about IVF transfers through speaking […]
December 31, 2013
How to Pick an Egg Donor
As discussed in an earlier article, egg donation can prove to be the perfect solution for families who are capable of carrying a baby, but are unable to conceive with their own eggs. For many Intended Parents, making the decision to work with an egg donor is easy; selecting an egg donor is the hard […]
May 31, 2013
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 […]
