Fertility Cafe

Ep. 10 | How to Find Your Best Egg Donor

07.24.2020 - By Eloise DranePlay

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Egg donation is not a new technique. The success rate for pregnancies from donor eggs has increased dramatically over the years, with 55% of all embryo transfers using donor eggs results in a successful pregnancy. But how do you go about choosing an egg donor? In this episode, we'll cover the qualities you should look for when searching for a donor, pros and cons to the various methods of finding a donor, and even the most common fears we hear from intended parents as they weigh their decisions. In this episode: Eloise reviews the basics of egg donation – who needs to utilize donor eggs and a high-level overview of the process Is egg donation the right option for you? Eloise talks through the emotional parts of utilizing donor eggs to start your family Anonymity is a thing of the past thanks to online genetic testing and DNA websites… so how should this effect your decision in choosing a donor? Eloise reviews the available options for locating an egg donor Nurture vs. nature: what qualities really matter in your egg donor? What type of legal contracts must be in place to secure your parental rights? The cost of egg donation in the year 2020 Let’s Stay in Touch Want to share your story or ask Eloise a question? Email us at [email protected] Learn more about our podcast: https://thefertilitycafe.com Learn more about our surrogacy agency: https://familyinceptions.com Learn more about independent surrogacy: https://surrogacyroadmap.com

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