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Can I Donate Eggs If I Am HIV Positive?
Unfortunately not. The truth is that egg donation and in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) are such delicate procedures, with so many lives at stake, that medical experts couldn’t possibly risk transmitting HIV to either the surrogate mother or the unborn baby in good conscience. Keep reading to discover HIV’s negative effects on your periods, why this is…
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 MoreDoes Donating Eggs Affect My Future Fertility?
One of the most common concerns potential egg donors have is whether donating eggs will negatively affect their chance of having a child of their own one day. The good news is that donating your eggs will not affect your future fertility. In a small study done in Belgium, it was shown that donating eggs…
Read More5 do’s and 3 don’ts of egg donation
Did you know that 95% of South African egg donors say that their egg donation experiences have been wonderfully positive? The joy that comes from being part of someone’s journey to a family they’ve always wished for cannot be adequately described. It can only be felt, and it is felt by thousands of women each…
Read MoreIs Egg Donation Painful? | What to Expect During Egg Donation
Over the past decade, there has been a big increase in the number of egg donor cycles in South Africa and all around the world. Due to various factors, infertility affects 1 in 6 couples, but through the generous gift of donor eggs, many of these parents-to-be are able to finally have a child of…
Read MoreFive traits of an awesome Nurture donor
At Nurture, we have worked with thousands of different women over the years – of all races and from all backgrounds. Women with blonde hair. Short women. Women with freckles. Women who like trail running and Netflix. And while every woman at Nurture is unique, they all have a few things in common. They’re…
Read MoreA glass of Chardonnay with Tertia
The other half of Nurture’s dynamic duo, Tertia Albertyn co-founded Nurture with her BFF Melany Bartok in 2008. A recovering infertile (who gave birth to now-teenage twins after her ninth IVF, and had one ‘freebie’ baby), Tertia has poured her heart and soul into this business. Lover of Chardonnay, fruit chutney chips and Pokemon Go!,…
Read MoreHow on earth do recipients choose an egg donor?
As a potential Nurture donor, we know that you can’t wait to help fulfil someone’s dream of becoming a parent. You’ve finished your (very lengthy) application and your profile has been added to the database for the recipients to choose from. But, you wonder as you click ‘submit’, HOW do people choose an egg donor?…
Read MoreIt’s not about the money, but let’s talk about it anyway…
One of the biggest misconceptions about egg donors is that they are only in it to make some quick cash – but after 16 years in the business and over 4100 donor cycles, we can comfortably say that it’s simply not true! Most of Nurture’s donors sign up to donate not because of the money,…
Read MoreWhat to look for when you’re choosing an egg donation agency
Much like trying to find the perfect date for your matric dance, choosing the right egg donation agency for you is a critical step in your journey. If it’s not the right fit, the experience is going to be long, drawn-out and painful. But, if you’ve made the right choice and found the perfect partner,…
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