Donor Egg Bank USA Blog

Is It Wrong To Keep My Donor Egg Pregnancy A Secret?

Perhaps everybody who has used, or has considered using, donor eggs has had the thought: Should I tell, or not tell, others how I got pregnant? Is there anything wrong with keeping it a secret from friends or even family? Would they be better off simply not knowing? And what about the child? Read the rest of this entry »

Prep for Fertility Success in 2020

How can making (and keeping) common New Year's resolutions increase your chances of conceiving? Discover how committing to better health can positively impact your fertility and chances of getting pregnant. Read the rest of this entry »

Can Egg Donation Help Solve Premature Ovarian Aging or Failure?

Discover how donor eggs can help women with premature ovarian aging (POA) or failure (POF) have children and build the family of their dreams. Read the rest of this entry »

Our Shipping Process: How We Transport Eggs Safely

Safe shipping practices are vital to donor egg IVF success. Learn more about Donor Egg Bank USA’s shipping process, including how we ship eggs without damaging them. Read the rest of this entry »

3 Tips for Surviving Holiday Gatherings

Even though the holidays are a time to spend with our loved ones, we may be wary of answering personal questions while dealing with infertility issues—especially if others know we’ve been trying. In last year’s holiday post, we gave you some helpful tips on surviving the holidays. This year, let’s focus specifically on how to handle holiday gatherings where questions about fertility, pregnancy (or other uncomfortable subjects surrounding pregnancy) may arise. Read the rest of this entry »

When Giving Thanks is Hard: Seven (7) Tips for Handling the Holidays

Are you celebrating the holidays with family and friends? Here are seven (7) tips to alleviate the stress and hurt that can go hand-in-hand with infertility and the holiday season. Read the rest of this entry »

Top 10 Tips for Trying to Conceive (#TTC)

Are you struggling to get pregnant? Check out our top ten tips for trying to conceive (#ttc) and discover what you can do to prepare your body for pregnancy. Learn more about prenatal vitamins, natural family planning methods, stress management techniques, and more! Read the rest of this entry »

Are You at Risk? What to Know About High-Risk Pregnancies

What is a high-risk pregnancy? Learn more about common factors like advanced maternal age, discover methods to reduce complications and anxiety, and find out what type of monitoring is required throughout your pregnancy. Read the rest of this entry »

What is Progesterone (And How Does It Affect Your Pregnancy?)

One of the most significant contributing factors to a woman’s ability to conceive is her progesterone level. Not many know a lot about progesterone. It’s only natural for one to want to learn what it is and how it factors into whether you are able to conceive. Read the rest of this entry »

Conception After Loss: Can a Miscarriage Affect Future Pregnancies?

Pregnancy loss is a devastating experience filled with unanswered questions. Why did my miscarriage happen? Will I be able to get pregnant again after miscarriage? We explore these common questions and more about pregnancy after miscarriage. Read the rest of this entry »