How to Select an Egg Donor with Extraordinary Conceptions
If you are hoping to build your family through egg donation, you are likely feeling a mix of emotions: excitement, nerves, curiosity, overwhelm and maybe some anxiety. That’s all very normal—and we’re here to support you throughout this process.
Many parents worry about how to select an egg donor who matches their family’s needs. At Extraordinary Conceptions, we understand what a massive decision this is and offer as many channels of support as possible to help you make the best choice for you. Our team is staffed with folks who have personal, lived experience with Assisted Reproductive Technology and can help your family with the empathy and efficiency you deserve. With us, you have all the time and space necessary to find the perfect egg donor for your family—and someone to hold your hand whenever you need.
What is Egg Donation?
“Egg donation” refers to a process where a woman’s egg is used to help form a new life. This egg is implanted via IVF into either an intended parent or a surrogate, depending on the circumstances.
The lead-up to the egg donation process is fairly involved. To ensure a smooth experience, your donor will undergo screening, take medications, and will be closely monitored. You will also work together with your respective attorneys to draft a legal contract. Once these steps are complete, your donor will undergo a retrieval procedure, which will be followed by implantation.
Why Do Parents Use Egg Donors?
There are many reasons why parents might use an egg donor. For some parents, it’s due to medical complications or fertility struggles; many families who come to us have spent a long time trying to conceive before considering donation. Other parents choose egg donation because they are in a partnership where no ovaries are present or have reached an age where conception is more challenging.
How to Get Egg Donor Support With an Agency
We recommend that intended parents wishing to use an egg donor do so through an agency. Not only does this protect you and your family, but it’s a lot easier and less of a headache! A reputable agency has the needed experience and will support you throughout your process because it has connections to crucial resources like lawyers and IVF doctors, as well as well-vetted egg donors.
Read About Becoming an Intended Parent!
Take a look at what some of our own surrogates have said about their experience with Extraordinary Conceptions:
“Any “difficult” parts of the pregnancy were immediately erased the moment I saw the look on my Intended Parents’ faces. It was pure joy for all of us!”
“I just wanted to thank you guys for working so hard with us to make this happen! I feel so grateful being able to help such an awesome couple.”
“Seeing the parents hold their baby for the first time was the best part of my journey and I knew immediately that I wanted to do this again”
“Extraordinary Conceptions really made the process of surrogacy a wonderful one. Always making me feel comfortable and being there to answer every single question. Thank you for introducing me to my intended parents and letting me help make their dreams come true.”