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We’ve created a library of articles covering everything you need to know about the egg donation process, how to support your donor-conceived child, and more. 

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Donor eggs

I’m a Fertility Psychologist— Here are Questions to Ask When Meeting Your Potential Egg Donor

You already know how difficult it can be to select the right egg donor match for your family. That is why once you have found a potential match, meeting her (either in person, over video, or on a call), can be a great way to finalize and feel confident about your decision. Below are some questions you can ask during your meeting to get to know your egg donor.

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LGBTQ+

Preparing for Parenthood as a Gay Couple Using Donor Eggs: Tips from a Fertility Psychologist

If you are a single cis male or in a same-sex male relationship, you will need a gestational carrier to carry and deliver your baby along with donor eggs to create embryos. A fertility psychologist can work with you to discuss the implications of becoming parents, how to talk to your child about their conception and to others around you about your journey. They can also walk you through your feelings, fears, and educate you about the process of becoming parents through third party reproduction. 

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Surrogacy

Surrogacy: Coping With The Grief Of Not Carrying Your Child

Grief is something that is experienced after a deep and meaningful loss. We usually think of grief in terms of a death. However, grief in surrogacy is also very real, as the death of the dream of having and carrying a child of your own, may no longer be a reality. 

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Single vs. Double Embryo Transfer: A Comprehensive Guide

You may be wondering if you should transfer one (single embryo transfer, or SET) or two (double embryo transfer, or DET) embryos, to increase your chances of a happy, healthy baby. This article will dissect the complexities of this decision-making process, taking into consideration both personal choices, and also help answer this question to intended parents using donor eggs.

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Does Donor Egg IVF Increase Chances of Twins?

Does donor egg IVF increase the chances of conceiving twins? In this guide, I’ll dive into the essentials of donor egg IVF, its odds for success, the chances for twins, and the potential risks associated with multiples.

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Infertility

Navigating Social Media with Infertility: A Guide to Improving Your Feed

If social media is bringing you daily triggers, I wrote this guide for you. It’s a guide to help tailor your social media environment, and serves not just as a practical tool but as a necessary aspect of self-care and emotional wellbeing. This guide aims to provide clear instructions and support, enabling you to create a more controlled and comforting digital experience.

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How To Respond To Nosy Questions About Using Donor Eggs

Navigating nosy questions others around you may ask about you and your decision to use donor eggs to start your family.

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IVF and donor egg costs

Can I Pay For Donor Eggs Using HSA/FSA?

delve into the question of whether Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) can be utilized to pay for donor eggs. Explore other financing options available to individuals seeking fertility treatments.

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What Benefits Platforms Cover Donor Eggs?

Enter the landscape of employee benefits platforms - innovative companies that have stepped forward to revolutionize coverage for fertility treatments. But which ones cover donor eggs?

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LGBTQ+

Top Questions to Ask Your Egg Donor Agency as a Gay Dad

For gay dads looking to start or expand their families, egg donation can be an essential part of this journey. Here's a detailed guide with some of the top questions to ask your egg donor agency as a gay dad.

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First-Time vs Repeat Egg Donors: Which One Should I Pick?

Exploring the differences between first time and repeat egg donors

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Understanding Embryo Grading: What It Means, Why It Matters, and How to Evaluate "Good" Grades

Everything you need to know about embryo grading

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