Egg Retrieval
What Happens On Egg Retrieval Day?
You’ve decided to be a superhero and donate eggs to help someone start a family. You’ve diligently followed your medication regimen and had several consultations with the doctor. Now, your eggs are primed and ready for retrieval. Congratulations on reaching this stage of your egg donation journey! Your perseverance truly mirrors your devotion. Now, the…
Read MoreWhat Is The Difference Between Using Fresh And Frozen Eggs?
There are many misconceptions around egg donation and IVF treatment. Unfortunately, too many mothers-to-be are discouraged by half truths and misleading wive’s tales. You want to give yourself the best chance of falling pregnant, which is why you’re probably searching Google for things like “What is the difference between using fresh and frozen eggs?” In…
Read MoreThe Egg Donation Procedure
The egg donation procedure involves getting the timing just right. A lot of preparation goes into making sure that everything is lined up and timed perfectly so that when a donor’s eggs are ready to be retrieved, the intended parent’s womb is ready to receive the embryos. Synchronising two women’s bodies is a delicate and…
Read MoreWhy you shouldn’t wait to donate your eggs
There’s (almost always) no time like the present… And the same holds true for egg donation. Nurture donors are required to be between the ages of 19 and 29 – and there’s a very good reason for this age limit! A woman is born with a set amount of potential eggs – around 2 million.…
Read MoreRetrieval Day: What to have on hand
Getting ready for your first donation? If you’re anything like we are, preparation is everything! One of our former donors – who has six donations under her belt – share s her must-have items for retrieval day! Comfortable clothing Clothing that is comfortable and easy to put back on is a must! You may be…
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