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The Role of Ethnicity in Egg Donation – How You Can Help Build Families
Have you ever thought about what makes you you? Your eye colour, the shape of your nose, the texture of your hair…it’s all a mix of your heritage, passed down through generations. Those details matter more than you might think when it comes to egg donation. For intended parents who...
Do You Want To Be An Egg Donor? Here’s Why Living in South Africa Matters.
Becoming an egg donor is one of the most generous and life-changing gifts you can offer. It's a beautiful way to help families fulfil their dreams of parenthood. If you've been thinking about donating your eggs with Nurture, you might wonder if living in South Africa is essential. The answer...
Why Do We Require Egg Donors to Be At Least 19 Years Old?
When it comes to the life-changing gift of donating eggs, every detail matters – from the donor's well-being to the recipient's health and the chances of a successful pregnancy. At Nurture, we have carefully considered the factors contributing to a healthy, viable donation process, and our decision to set the...
How Long Does It Take to Find a Match as an Egg Donor?
So, you've decided to become an egg donor. What an incredible decision! By now, you probably understand how the process works and what's expected of you, from the initial application to the donation procedure. But there's one question that may be on your mind: When will I be chosen? The...
Hope Through Egg Donation: What to Expect as an IVF Recipient
For many South African couples and prospective parents struggling with infertility, egg donation combined with in vitro fertilisation (IVF) offers a beacon of hope. While it can be emotionally and physically challenging, this path to parenthood has helped countless people realise their dreams of starting or expanding their families. If...
Can Families Created Through Egg Donation Thrive?
If you're considering starting or expanding your family through egg donation, you're not alone. Each year, more families around the world are embarking on this path, and the good news is that these families are thriving. While it's normal to have questions and even a few concerns about the long-term...
The Pros and Cons of Egg Donation
Starting a family is a dream many hold dear, but sometimes the journey isn’t straightforward. If you’re considering using an egg donor, you’re taking a courageous step toward realising that dream. This process involves a donation cycle, where a donor undergoes egg retrieval after completing a thorough screening process, including...
What Are the Donor Egg Success Rates for Pregnancies?
For many couples who knock on our door, the journey to parenthood has been filled with challenges. Their dream of starting a family often goes from hope and anticipation to desperation and despair. After years of trying, they finally decide to consider medical interventions, like IVF, only to realise another...
The Nurture VIP Egg Donor Program: Donate to the Global Egg Bank
Every single one of our egg donors has a generous spirit and the drive to be part of something greater than themselves. That's why we asked ourselves how we can help our fantastic group of registered egg donors make an even bigger positive impact on the world. To answer that...
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...