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Benefits of being a Known Egg Donor in Kingston
Many young women find fulfillment in being an egg donor in Kingston couples who are having difficulty having or completing their families. Often the Intended Parents will hope to include the Egg Donor as part of the extended family unit. This is called being a Known...
What to look for when choosing an egg donation agency in Kingston
Intended Parents can choose to work with an agency for egg donation in Kingston or anywhere in Canada. Some base the decision on a recommendation from their doctor, family members, or even through public forums or social media groups. As you look to select an egg...
Using an Egg Donor to Build Your Family? Here’s Why Genetic Testing is a Must
Recently, we made an innovative change at Fertility Match, and we are beyond excited to share it! In the past few years, a new gold standard in fertility treatment has emerged; Genetic Testing (often referred to as expanded genetic carrier screening). If you require...
Men Having Babies: Building Your Family Through Egg Donation
First off, congratulations for your decision to have a family! We are sure there have been a lot of ups and downs for you to decide this is your path to parenthood. We are very excited for you! Heather Brooks, RN, our Director of Client Care, became a mother with the...
Egg Donor Options in Canada: What You Need to Know Before Getting Started
Egg Donation in Canada in 100% Legal. The prohibition is against the “purchase” of eggs from an Egg Donor However, egg donor reimbursement is not illegal under the Assisted Human Reproduction Act (AHRA) and includes eligible expenses beyond medications and travel...
All About OHSS
It’s one of the first things Egg Donors hear when they start looking into egg donation – one of the main side effects of donation is OHSS. Watch out for OHSS. They’ll be at risk for OHSS. But what exactly is OHSS? OHSS is Ovarian Hyper-Stimulation Syndrome. It occurs...
The Wonderful World of Gender Reveal Parties!
If you have spent any time at all on Pinterest – or Facebook – you’ve probably seen at least a few “Gender Reveal Parties”. A few have actually made the news fairly recently for a few reasons, whether it be achieving viral video status (like the several cases of...
5 Things Not to Tell Someone with Infertility
At Fertility Match, we believe that infertility is nothing to be ashamed of — and for many people, fertility consulting can also be a helpful space to talk openly, feel supported, and explore next steps. And when someone tells you they’re dealing with infertility, we...
When International Billing Doesn’t Bill
By Alison Motluk of Hey Reprotech Many people come to Canada from elsewhere for surrogacy, often researching surrogacy cost Canada before beginning their journey. Sometimes they can't pay their hospital costs even if they want to. As readers of HeyReprotech may...
Why Do Women Choose to Donate Eggs in Canada?
A question we hear on almost every Intended Parents consult call we do is simply: “why would someone donate their eggs?”. It is well known that egg donation Canada is uncompensated, with only expenses related to the donation eligible for reimbursement to an Egg Donor....