Recipients
Picture This! Why Are My Childhood Photos Important if I Register as an Egg Donor?
It takes an extraordinary someone to become an egg donor, yet ordinary heroes (or, in this case, heroines) don’t wear capes. Our egg donors are students, post-graduates, interns, nurses, au pairs, receptionists, hair stylists, stay-at-home-moms, dental assistants, writers, actresses, artists, sales reps, accountants, paralegals, managers, waitresses, directors, bloggers, volunteers…to name a few. They come from…
Read MoreHow much is ‘Nature’ and how much is ‘Nurture’?
Nature versus nurture, the age-old debate that seeks to unravel the mysteries of human development and personality. It’s a question that we often get from intended parents who are considering donor eggs: “What effect will the egg donor’s genetics have on my baby’s development?” At Nurture, we take every precaution to ensure our egg donors…
Read MoreWill My Baby Look Like My Egg Donor?
Bringing a child into the world is an extraordinary journey, one filled with questions and curiosity about the little one growing inside you. If you’re considering using donor eggs, you might be wondering whether your baby will share any of your physical traits or characteristics. The short answer is that your baby will inherit DNA…
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 Dangers Of Choosing A Private Egg Donor
Choosing an egg donor is a big, thrilling, overwhelming job to take on – especially in the complex social environment we live in today. Because there’s so much to consider, egg donor programmes usually put donors through important screening to give you peace of mind and enough information to make an informed decision. Unfortunately, this…
Read MoreA Quick Start-To-Finish Guide To IVF Treatment
We know that egg donation and in-vitro fertilisation are personal. Within our team, we have personally gone through over 30 IVF treatments of our own as infertility patients, and nine as egg donors. Every single member of the Nurture Egg Donor Program team has personal experience with fertility treatments, so we’ve written a quick start-to-finish…
Read More5 Reasons You’re An Excellent IVF Treatment Candidate
Did you know that almost 1 in 7 couples experience infertility? That’s what they call it when you’ve been trying for a baby without luck for over a year. Here’s a side note shocker: in up to a third of these cases, male infertility plays a role. Regardless of where the hurdle may be on…
Read MoreHow Will Covid-19 Affect My IVF Treatments?
The COVID-19 virus has touched every single one of us, probably impacting our lives in more ways than we can comprehend. If you’re thinking about IVF treatments, or actively undergoing IVF, the threat of COVID might delay your decision – or change your mind entirely. But the reality is that there’s nothing to worry about.…
Read MoreEpigenetics & Donors Eggs
The deep connection between a mother and a child goes beyond mere genetics Going through infertility is hard, so very hard. There are so many points along this journey that are filled with pain and loss. For those who arrive at the place in their journey where they need donor eggs in order to conceive,…
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