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A day in the life of Helen de Pinto
Helen de Pinto works non-stop to ensure that Nurture’s donors are taken care of – from the donor’s application to the initial interview and posting on the Nurture website. This mom of three daughters has been with Nurture since it started. Find out what her day looks...
Five 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...
Why 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 32 – and there’s a very good reason for this age limit! A woman is born with a set amount of potential eggs –...
A 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...
Four reasons to consider signing up to be an egg donor
August is Women’s Month in South Africa, which commemorates the 20 000 women who marched to the Union Buildings in 1956 to protest the extension of Pass Laws to women. Over the years, Women’s Month has grown to celebrate strong women from all walks of life –...
How 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...
It’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 10 years in the business and over 2400 donor cycles, we can comfortably say that it’s simply not true! Most of Nurture’s donors sign up to donate not...
A day in the life of Lee-Ann Owtram
After almost two decades in the corporate world, Lee-Ann Owtram found her way to Nurture after being asked to “help out” on a project. That was seven years ago! We caught up with her to get to know the superwoman behind the cape. What do you do at Nurture? I look...
What 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...
Five tips for a first-time donor
So, you’re getting ready for your first-ever egg donation – exciting times! By now you’ll have met with one of our fab Nurture women, been matched and are getting ready to go. Here are a few extra tips from a former donor for making your first donation a stellar...
Five Questions to Ask Before You Donate
Thinking about becoming an egg donor? While at first glance you might meet the basic requirements(18 to 33 and a healthy BMI) and you’re ready to jump in feet first, there are a few other important factors to consider. Here are some questions to ask yourself before...
A day in the life of Tanya Rubin
Tanya Rubin is a qualified counsellor, registered social worker and logotherapist, and most importantly, one of Nurture’s fab donor liaisons! This mom of two is also a former infertility patient, with one IVF baby and one “free gift”. Besides her Nurture work, Tanya...