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for Intended Parents

 

A collection of resources, research, and personal stories to empower you with knowledge and hope on your journey

 

5 Tips for Having Meaningful Conversations About Infertility

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June is World Infertility Awareness Month! To help you navigate how to talk about infertility, we’re here to share a few tips to transform potentially uncomfortable moments into meaningful interactions — whether or not you choose to disclose your personal journey.

IVF Pregnancy Announcements: Tips and Creative Ideas

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If you’re nearing this point in your journey, we’re excited to share some creative and heartfelt IVF pregnancy announcement ideas to help make sharing the news with your loved ones fun and memorable!

Mother Via Donor Eggs Shares Her Pregnancy Experiences

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*VIDEO* "Using donor eggs to get pregnant isn’t something you can really understand until you have gone through it. I went from feeling like the most unlucky person in the world to the absolute luckiest."

5 Long-Term Stress Management Strategies for Infertility

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Did you know that infertility patients experience stress levels comparable to those of cancer patients? In this blog, we share strategies to help decrease stress levels long-term.

Find Your Tribe: Join a Donor Egg Support Group

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In this blog, we explore donor egg support groups and other resources to provide guidance and community on your donor conception journey.

NIAW Day 1: #ReMARKableStories

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Day 1 of this year's 5 Day Challenge is #ReMARKableStories — and we're here for it! In this blog, we share a few inspirational stories by intended parents.

10 Tips for Bonding With Donor Egg Baby

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As a well-known advocate in the industry and mother via donor eggs herself, Victoria brings a special perspective to the table and helps parents navigate their unique journey using donor eggs.

Epigenetics: Donor Egg Mother's Influence Starts in the Womb

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Studies of epigenetics tell us that environmental factors from the birth mother’s body modify the gene expression, or what the gene does. Learn more about this fascinating concept in this blog and video post!

What Are My Options for Unused Embryos After IVF?

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If you're undecided on what to do with leftover embryos after IVF, you're not alone. Studies show that roughly 40% of patients are unsure of what to do with leftover embryos after IVF. It can be an overwhelming and emotional decision to make...

A Heartfelt Letter to Every DEIVF Mama-To-Be

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In this blog post, a DEIVF mother shares a heartfelt letter to new or soon-to-be mothers via donor egg. "Our bond is like nothing I could have ever imagined..."

Finding Hope: Endometriosis, Infertility and Donor Egg IVF

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Endometriosis is more common than you may think – affecting approximately 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, which is about 190 million women globally. By bringing more attention to endometriosis, we aim to foster a more empathetic environment where these women feel seen, validated, and supported.

Breaking Down the Costs: Embryo Adoption vs. Embryo Donation

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In this blog, we break down the costs of using donor embryos in IVF and compare the costs associated with embryo donation to the costs associated with embryo adoption. Let's dive in!

Will My Donor Egg Baby Look Like Me? My Personal Experience

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"Without her having my DNA, I still see so many parts of myself in her..." "Many things are biologically imprinted on your baby’s fetus during the development of his/her gene expression while in your womb.."

Victoria’s Successful Journey to Baby #2

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In this frozen donor egg success story testimonial, a special mother shares her experience with the Donor Nexus Egg Bank.

Understanding Nonidentified vs. Open ID Embryo Donation

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Our embryo donation program offers nonidentified or open ID options to allow the donor(s) and recipient(s) to have the relationship they desire. Learn more!

2023 Wrapped: Our Year In Review

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As we reflect on 2023, we are filled with gratitude for our intended parents, donors, surrogates, and clinic partners who have all played a role in making this year so special.

Navigating Donor Conception: Understanding Privacy vs. Secrecy

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Deciding what to share with others can be a delicate balancing act between privacy and secrecy. In this blog, we share some tips for finding a balance that works for you.

Explaining Donor Conception to Your Child: Dos and Don'ts

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While each family must choose what feels right for them, we’re here to share some helpful dos and don'ts to help guide you through the process.

Should I Use Donor Eggs? Deciding When to Make the "Leap"

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Dr. Daniel Potter shares his thoughts about when is the right time to start thinking about using donor eggs to start or add to your family.

Deciding Between First-Time and Proven Egg Donors

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In this blog, we discuss important factors that should be taken into consideration, such as success rates and what the reality of going through a cycle with both first-time and proven donors tends to look like from our experience. 

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