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“I’m glad I’m just glad that I could help pave the way a little” – one donor’s story
Candace Whitehead is one of Nurture's most loved recipient as she's been so vocal in sharing her story, and encouraging others to donate too. Here she tells her donor story, which first appeared on iafrica. I have been asked so many times since I started all of this: "Why donate...
One child, two biological mothers
The court recognises two biological mothers after egg from one woman was removed, fertilized and placed into second woman, reports The Jerusalem Post. Two women, who were both intrinsically involved in bringing a child into the world, were recognized on Sunday as the child’s biological mothers by the Ramat Gan...
An overseas Nurture recipient shares her good news
When Tertia asked me to tell about my experience, I had two parallel internal responses: one is that I prefer not to talk about it, and keep the whole thing to myself in order to preserve my privacy. The other was that I really would like to help Tertia to...
Good news for women over 50 who use donor eggs
The biggest single-centre study of older women who used egg donation to become pregnant has reassuring news. A study published recently in the American Journal of Perinatology is the biggest single-centre study of older women who used egg donation to become pregnant. The research included 101 women and examined whether...
A note from one of our recipients
"I can’t believe it - my baby is a year old already. It has been a wonderful year that went by so fast. The baby has grown so much and remains so sweet. She is such a joy, she smiles quite a lot and her smile is contagious. She is...
Happy 3rd birthday to Nurture’s first twins!
Our first babies - the precious twins who were born through Nurture's first egg donor programme - turned three last week. The Nurture gals were ecstatic with this milestone, and received an awesome letter from the twins' mom: Hi Nurture Aunties, Today we celebrate our little angels 3rd Birthday, I...
The Hidden Effects of Smoking and Infertility on Female and Male Reproductive Health
Smoking and infertility are tightly linked, with both cigarette smoke and passive exposure shown to affect reproductive health in men and women. If you’re planning to conceive, understanding these risks can empower you to take the best steps forward. How Smoke Affects Reproductive Health Tobacco smoke contains harmful chemicals like...
Understanding Infertility: What Every Intended Parent Should Know
Trying to start or grow your family can feel overwhelming when pregnancy doesn’t happen as quickly as you hoped. It’s a deeply personal journey, often filled with hope one moment and uncertainty the next. You are not alone in this, and understanding infertility can help you move forward with more...
Women over age 50 not at increased risk during pregnancy via egg donation compared to younger women
Although women over age 50 who become pregnant via egg donation are at an elevated risk for developing obstetrical complications, their complication rates are similar to those of younger recipients, according to a study by Columbia University Medical Centre researchers to be published in the February 2012 issue of the...
Why South Africa Is A Top Fertility Destination
Egg donor IVF in South Africa is attracting international patients looking at fertility destinations with clear IVF regulations, a structured egg donation process, and strong success rates. Why South Africa Is Becoming a Preferred Fertility Destination When people hear or think about South Africa, they usually conjure up Hemingwayesque images...