Donor Egg Bank USA Blog

12 Days of Knowing …. Where to Turn.

The holiday season is a time for giving. And at Donor Egg Bank USA, we’d like to offer you the gift that pretty much everyone (regardless of where they are on their journey to parenthood) can appreciate. And that is, a little more knowledge and (hopefully) a lot less uncertainty. We’ve highlighted some key areas of interest for those hoping to become parents and provided 12 great resources — or places for you to turn — to learn more, understand more, and to feel more supported. So, let’s get sharing: Read the rest of this entry »

How Much Do You Really Know About Using Donor Egg Bank USA™ to Grow Your Family?

Take the quiz and find out. While Donor Egg Bank USA has been helping people to create and grow their families since 2012, there’s still a lot that people simply don’t know about using frozen donor egg. And the truth is, some of the facts, figures, and information may surprise you. Additionally, using Donor Egg Bank USA is a unique experience from using other donor-egg providers — especially when it comes to our consistently impressive performance, financially protected options to parenthood, dedicated support, and more. Read the rest of this entry »

The Choice Is Yours: What you Need to Know When Choosing a Donor from Donor Egg Bank USA

At Donor Egg Bank USA we know that one of our most valuable benefits can also be one of our most intimidating: our diverse group of hundreds of donors. The fact that we can offer so many choices is great news for prospective parents looking for just the right traits, background, or other specifics in a donor. Yet, we also understand that when first faced with a lengthy list of available donors it’s easy to feel a little overwhelmed. Read the rest of this entry »

Helping to Protect Your Baby’s Future With Newborn Stem Cell Preservation

When you’re planning for your family, there are so many unknowns, so many factors beyond your control. Such is the case for all prospective parents, regardless of whether you’re considering using frozen donor egg or not. And once your child is born, your thoughts almost automatically turn to their future, looking for ways to protect their well-being. Read the rest of this entry »

The Gay Dad’s Guide to Using Frozen Donor Egg

At Donor Egg Bank USA, we have been proudly serving members of the LGBTQ+ community since our founding in 2012. And as we turn our attention toward Pride month — and all that it commemorates, celebrates, and supports — we’d like to offer some helpful guidance to gay men who are hoping to create or grow their families. We understand that parenthood (under any circumstances) can be a rather overwhelming prospect. And for gay men, the process includes even more considerations and decisions. That’s why we’d like to take this moment to walk you through the basics of becoming a dad using frozen donor egg. Read the rest of this entry »

Struggling With Infertility? Love Yourself This Mother’s Day.

Mother’s Day. You know it’s coming. In fact, with all the advertising, promotions, brunch specials, emotional greeting card commercials, and planned celebrations, it’s almost impossible to ignore. The intention of the day — to recognize and praise those women who so selflessly care, love, and raise their children — is fantastic. However, if you are someone who is struggling with infertility, this holiday can feel anything but celebratory. Read the rest of this entry »

Getting Real Support to Get Real About Infertility.

Infertility. Maybe it’s something you’ve always known you would have to face when you were ready to start your family. Maybe it “creeped up” on you. Or, perhaps it just arrived, as unexpected and unwelcome as a punch to the gut. Regardless of how it enters your life, infertility can be a real beast — to say the least. If you’re like most, infertility forces you to become a member of a club you never wanted to join. Yet ironically, you’ve never felt more alone. Read the rest of this entry »

What Happens When You’re in Control of Everything, Except Your Fertility?

Jennifer never wanted to have kids…until she did.       She explains that for as long as she can remember, she had no interest in marriage, babies, or motherhood. When she “played house” as a little girl, she always chose the role as “the daddy who goes off to work.” “I never even held a newborn before,” she laughs. Read the rest of this entry »

Motherhood: The Necessity of Innovation. Lessons Learned From Donor Egg Bank USA Founder, Heidi Hayes, As She Considers Her Next Move

In March of 2012, Heidi Hayes helped to launch a pioneering leader in the world of frozen donor eggs, Donor Egg Bank USA. Now, almost exactly a decade later, in a perfect-circle moment, she’s made the decision to entrust this flourishing company to the care of others. As Heidi explains, “It’s the right time in my children’s lives for me to step back and focus even more of my attention on them.” As the mother of a high school junior and two sixth graders, Heidi doesn’t want to miss a moment of this exciting time. She’s thrilled to be able to attend their activities, to help them ignite their passion for learning, and to be there as they navigate their teen years. Read the rest of this entry »

“10 Great Reasons to Fall in Love with Donor Egg Bank USA”

At Donor Egg Bank USA, Valentine’s Day is one of our favorite holidays. Maybe that’s because we understand that love is what makes a family — no matter how it’s created. And if you’re considering growing yours using frozen donor eggs, you might be interested in just a few of the reasons our families are so smitten with what we do — today and every day. Read the rest of this entry »