Once you are approved to be an egg donor, Shannon Lighton, our Ovatures nurse coordinator, will connect with you to begin the process. Her role is to work closely with egg donors and egg recipients to ensure they are comfortable and cared for every step of the way. Not only does Shannon play a big […]
Egg donation is more than just a one-step process. Making the decision to donate your eggs is monumental and for some, life altering. Ovatures recognizes the magnitude of your generosity to donate your eggs, and has taken extra steps to ensure that, as a donor, you get to work with staff that are compassionate, caring […]
If you’re considering donating your eggs, chances are you’ve already given it some pretty serious thought. But that doesn’t mean you don’t have a few more questions about the nitty gritty details. We don’t blame you! With something as personal as egg donation, you should have as much as information as possible when making the […]
As a young girl in New Jersey, Raquel Bruno distinctly remembers her mother joking that the women in the family were so fertile, her mother got pregnant on birth control. The passing comments were just that, and Bruno didn’t pay them any mind, one way or another, until, sitting in her Manhattan apartment as 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 […]
You made your mind up – you want to help someone have a child by becoming an egg donor. Exciting! Now that you’ve made the decision, it’s time for the next step…but what exactly is the next step? Well, you’ve got to apply. We know you’re busy so we’ve broken down the application process step […]
*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 […]
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 […]