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<\/p>\nSo, you\u2019re getting ready for your first-ever egg donation \u2013 exciting times!\u00a0<\/p>\n
By now you\u2019ll 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 experience.<\/p>\n
Ask questions<\/strong><\/p>\n Never be afraid to ask questions during the donation process. If something interests you, ask. If something worries you, definitely ask! If you\u2019re not sure, or are sure and just want to make extra sure, then ask! There\u2019s no such thing as a stupid question. This is an awesome opportunity to learn about some<\/p>\n rad science, and your own health and fertility \u2013 so take it!<\/p>\n Stay healthy<\/strong><\/p>\n There are some quick (and cheap and easy) fixes to make sure you stay healthy when you\u2019re getting ready to donate \u2013 and help make beautiful eggs for your recipient! Pop to the chemist to find some folic acid (which will boost your egg quality AND make your hair and skin look awesome, total no-brainer) and some good old-fashioned multivitamins. Choose more fresh fruit and veg and fewer processed foods. And (deep breath) \u2013 cut back on the alcohol and cigarettes. But especially the cigarettes \u2013 smoking has a major impact on your egg quality.<\/p>\n Stay hydrated<\/strong><\/p>\n Staying hydrated is important to promote circulation throughout the egg donation process. Drink as much water as you can, choose fluids with electrolytes, and cut down on anything that can dehydrate you.<\/p>\n Relax<\/strong><\/p>\n Let yourself take time off to rest and relax both before your donation, and after! Try to make sure that you\u2019re not scheduling your egg retrievals for times that you know will be stressful for you, and that you take the opportunities to meditate, nap, or bond with your couch and your new favourite series!<\/p>\n Journal and take photos<\/strong><\/p>\n This is an amazing experience that you\u2019re on \u2013 and it has the potential to be life-changing for you. Write in your journal, make notes on your phone and take a million photos. That way, when you\u2019re old and grey and looking back at your life, you can remember all the small details.<\/p>\n Good luck!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" So, you\u2019re getting ready for your first-ever egg donation \u2013 exciting times!\u00a0 By now you\u2019ll 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 experience. Ask questions Never be afraid…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[71,101,1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n