Donor Nexus Blog

The holiday season can be a challenging time for those navigating infertility and donor egg IVF. From managing intrusive questions to prioritizing self-care, this blog offers practical tips to help you find moments of peace and joy during the holidays.

Recent studies are showing that frozen donor egg success rates are now comparable to fresh donor eggs!

If you’re exploring embryo donation, you may be considering either a private match or working with an agency like Donor Nexus. This video explores the pros and cons of each option!

After facing multiple miscarriages and receiving a diagnosis of balanced translocation, Cori and her husband explored a path they hadn’t initially considered: using donor eggs. In this beautiful video highlighting her journey, Cori reflects on the challenges, fears, and, ultimately, the joy.

Fresh vs. frozen donor eggs - success rates, cost, amount of eggs received, timeline, cycle completion. We cover all the bases to help you make the best choice!

When selecting an egg donor, one of the key factors that fertility specialists and intended parents often consider is the donor’s age. But what exactly is the "optimal age" for an egg donor, and why does it matter so much? 

October recognizes Pregnancy and Infant Loss. If someone you know or yourself have experienced the loss of a child to stillbirth, miscarriage, SIDS, please join Donor Nexus in raising awareness around pregnancy loss. 

In this episode of the Donor Egg Mama Podcast, Dr. Daniel Potter, a reproductive endocrinologist and Donor Nexus Medical Advisor, shares valuable insights on the emotional and medical aspects of donor egg IVF.

Meta Getman is a dedicated fertility coach and proud mom of two beautiful donor-conceived children. In this post, she opens up about her personal journey with infertility and donor eggs, offering guidance and support for anyone facing a similar crossroads.

We're so excited to share a podcast episode from Donor Egg Mama, featuring our very own Intended Parent Case Manager, Jazmine!

Licensed therapist Lisa offers expert tips in this blog to help you confidently navigate and frame the conversation about donor conception with your child.

In this blog, licensed therapist Lisa Schuman shares insights for parents of donor-conceived children regarding connecting with donor-related siblings in the future.

July 25th is World IVF Day, giving us the opportunity to honor the incredible work of embryologists past and present. In this blog, we share a timeline of breakthroughs in IVF which made it possible for us to do what we do today!

"Before getting pregnant, I knew I had to change my perspective if I was going to be able to accept using donor eggs."

In both embryo adoption and embryo donation, patients are able to use donated frozen embryos in hopes of achieving a pregnancy. However, there are important differences in the process of embryo adoption compared to the process of embryo donation.

Deciding on the right type of egg donation — whether Nonidentified, Identified, or Open ID — depends on your personal preferences and comfort level with transparency and contact. Here’s a closer look to help you make an informed decision.

Our embryo donation program is a great alternative to embryo adoption with no home study. Discover the many benefits of using donor embryos with Donor Nexus in this blog post!

Find our 5 tips for preparing to receive donor eggs. From mindset to nutrition, these tips will help your DEIVF journey be as smooth and successful as possible.

Just like most things in life, using donor eggs comes with its own set of pros and cons. In this blog, we explore 10 considerations – including physical, emotional, and financial aspects - to ensure that you’re fully informed and prepared before beginning the donor egg IVF process.

Advice from an experienced mother via donor eggs who has done this once or twice (or three times!) "It’s totally normal to want to find a resemblance of yourself in the donor, just don’t obsess over it..."