Michael, a single man in his forties yearning to embrace fatherhood, made a determined choice to have a child through IVF/Surrogacy, recognizing it as the most fitting path for his life. The challenges of international adoption, further complicated by the impact of Covid, as well as the complexities of adopting within the US, led him […]
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Are there risks in egg donation?
Egg Donation programs are great for many different types of families. According to Resolve.com, about 12% of married women have difficulty getting pregnant. This is roughly 1 in 8 couples. Because of this, many are turning to egg donation to grow their families. This is rewarding for egg donors as they get the opportunity to help […]
Overcoming Obstacles with a Six-Time Egg Donor
In a world where compassion and selflessness are often overshadowed by personal pursuits, stories like Holly Smith’s shine as a testament to the power of empathy and the impact of one person’s choice to make a difference. Recently we had the privilege of sitting down with Holly Smith, an escalation specialist at Progyny Inc., a […]
Traveling Tips for Egg Donors
Egg Donors can choose to donate locally in the city they live in or travel to an intended parent’s clinic to allow them to be matched with intended parents quicker. After you have become an egg donor it is important to think of travel if you are open to the latter. Egg donors that are […]
Rewards of being an egg donor
Egg donation can be a life-changing experience for both the intended parents and the donor. By generously offering your eggs, you are providing hope and the opportunity for a family to couples who may have otherwise struggled to conceive. Here are some key benefits and rewards of being an egg donor: Fulfillment and the joy […]
Why Same-Sex Couples Need Egg Donors & Surrogates to Create Their Families
At Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions, we believe all intended parents deserve the chance to have the family of their dreams, and we are proud to have helped many same-sex couples create their happy families. When choosing to grow their family, same sex intended parents (IPs) have several options to consider, such as private adoption […]
Egg Donors Share the Best Part of Their Experience
What is the best thing about being an egg donor? This is a question we often ask our donors after they have completed their cycle. It may be surprising to some to learn that the answer is not the financial compensation. While the compensation is certainly one of the benefits of being an egg donor, […]
Egg Donor Referral Program & Travel Opportunities
There are many wonderful things about being an egg donor. The best, of course, is the joy that comes from knowing you have helped intended parents who would otherwise not be able to have a child create the family of their dreams. Some women are inspired to become egg donors because they have witnessed friends […]
Egg Donation: Curiosity to Commitment
Egg Donation: Natalie’s Journey from Curiosity to Commitment” Natalie says as someone who never considered egg donation before, she was intrigued by the process after a close friend donated her eggs in 2021. This is her story: I witnessed every step of the process alongside my friend and began to think about donating my […]
Sisters & Surrogacy: Supporting Each Other Through the Journey
One of the best things about surrogacy is sisterhood and the community that is created when women come together to support one another through the journey. In honor of Galentine’s Day (Feb. 13th), a holiday dedicated to celebrating female friendships, we want to recognize our incredible Surrogate Solutions community and share the story of two […]
Meet Maggie & Yancey, can you be their solution?
Maggie and Yancey have been married for 4 years, but they have known each other much longer. They met their freshman year of college in South Carolina and ran in the same circles by their sophomore year. As fate would have it, Maggie was randomly assigned a dorm room directly under Yancey’s room. “At the […]
Egg Donors: What to Expect During Your Genetic Screening
A consultation with a genetic counselor is an important part of the screening process to receive medical clearance for egg donation. During your appointment, the genetic counselor will review your personal and family health history to determine any potential hereditary conditions that could be passed on to a child. She will walk you through your […]
Tips for a Healthy Egg Donation Cycle in 2023
Are you new to our program and hoping to do your first egg donation cycle in 2023? Or perhaps you’re a veteran donor ready to help create another wonderful family this year. Either way, our team is grateful for you and here to support you on your journey. Below are a few tips to help […]
Tips for a Healthy Surrogate Pregnancy in 2023
Happy New Year to our surrogate community! We are so grateful for you and your role in helping to create happy families. As a gestational carrier, the main goal is to deliver a healthy baby and hand her over to her parents, who have been anxiously awaiting her arrival. It is truly a magical moment […]
Former Intended Parents Share Updates on Their Families
Throughout the past year, we’ve had an opportunity to share some remarkable stories about how families are created through surrogacy. And it wouldn’t be possible without you – the incredible women who are part of our Surrogate Solutions community! Our team is truly grateful for each and every one of you and the role you […]
Donor Meets Intended Mom
It was a wonderful experience for her, she remembers: She was discouraged at first thinking she would never be matched. She almost gave up thinking she was not meant for this role. But then it all came together, and it developed into a wonderful journey. Chelsea’s egg donor process began as any other, applications, blood […]
A note from an egg donor
A huge thank you goes out to my Care Coordinator, Kallie. I was able to rely on Kallie on any questions I had at the time. Since it was my very first cycle it put me at ease knowing what to except for what was to come ahead. Getting started was a long process just […]
Three-Time Surrogate Finds Her Passion in Educating Others About Surrogacy
When it comes to surrogacy, Kiely is a pro in every sense of the word. She has completed three surrogacy journeys and also has two children of her own – sons Robbie (age 12) and Ronin (age 8) – with her husband, Dean. The desire to help intended parents (IPs) who cannot carry a child […]
Why Surrogates Should Select Their Own Attorney
Written by: Stefan Beuge, Esq Florida, California, Texas, Oklahoma, Georgia, and Nevada (to name a few) all law requires a legal contract between a surrogate and a Commissioning Intended Parent(s). Like any other contract, a surrogacy contract describes each party’s rights and obligations and governs the relationship between the parties. An attorney for the Commissioning Intended […]
Meet Nick & Brandi, can you be their solution?
Nick and Brandi have been married for nine years, but Brandi still recalls the heartbreak she felt when the doctor told her she would never be able to carry her own child. It all started when she was 16 years old and was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. At age 18, Brandi had her first surgery […]