If you’ve made it here, you’re probably very interested in egg donation, and taking your research seriously. That’s great – informed and prepared women make for the best egg donors. Now let’s get to the topic that brought you here – consanguinity. What is it? How likely is it to happen? Could it lead to […]
Summertime and the living is expensive. From gas to groceries, it can feel like your paycheck isn’t going far enough to cover basics, never mind giving you the flexibility to spend on a getaway or save for the future. And if you’re still in school, balancing classes and studying with a job with rigid hourly requirements can […]
Itching to know more about what it takes to become an egg donor? One of the single most important criteria for becoming an egg donor is having a healthy BMI. You might be wondering: What the heck is BMI? We got you, girl. What is BMI? BMI stands for Body Mass Index, and is a […]
Going through the egg donation process is incredibly rewarding, mostly because you know what will happen afterward: the eggs will be matched with a recipient who will use them to start a family. It’s exciting to think about the person you’re helping realize a dream, but it also raises some questions: what happens after the eggs leave your […]
Ah, a new year, a new start, right? Right! Enter Dry January, a month when millions of people (many of them women!) in the U.S. – and more around the world – abstain from alcohol to feel better physically and mentally – and to prove to themselves they can live productive, clear-headed and fulfilling lives […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Holiday parties, endless shopping, ugly holiday sweaters, gift exchanges with your closest gal pals, delectable foods you enjoy once a year, and of course, peppermint everything! But the holidays are also the busiest time of year, when you find yourself rushing between all your responsibilities. And if […]
*The following is a real life testimonial from a thankful Ovatures egg donor. I’m thankful for a lot of things in my life this week. I’m thankful for my husband, our daughter, my extended family, and my health. I’m thankful for our home, our jobs, and all the wonderful memories we’ll make sitting around the […]
Being named the Garden State was no accident for New Jersey. With abundant nature reserves, state parks and the Appalachian Trail, Jersey holds some of the most coveted hiking trails and overlooks in the region. And guess what? The best time of year to explore these natural gems is now, when the foliage is changing […]