Donor Egg Bank USA Blog

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  Everything You Need to Know About hCG Levels

  What is hCG and what role does it play in conception and pregnancy? Find out everything you need to know about human chorionic gonadotropin, including how pregnancy tests work and what high or low hcG levels can indicate about your pregnancy health. Read the rest of this entry »
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  How Stress Affects Fertility and Pregnancy (And How to Manage It)

  When it comes to having a baby, you wouldn't expect stress to be a part of the process. However, as months go by without a positive pregnancy test, anxiety can begin to creep in. What might start as a niggling sensation at the back of your mind can quickly turn into a sense of panic. The question becomes – can stress and anxiety negatively affect your ability to conceive? Sadly, many scientists and doctors believe the answer is yes. Learn more... Read the rest of this entry »
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  Fertility Diet: Can Healthy Lifestyle Choices Improve Pregnancy Success Rates?

  When a couple is putting so much time and energy into having a baby, there are few lengths they aren’t willing to go to for a positive pregnancy test. You might think this means making hard-hitting decisions, but what if the key to success is simple changes to your lifestyle? Read the rest of this entry »
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  How Age Affects Ovarian Reserve (...and what you can do about it!)

  Thirty may feel like the new 20 in many aspects, but time and biology don't always go hand-in-hand. As we see a significant shift in the age of first-time mothers, it's important to explore the effects that age can have on your ovarian reserve. Read the rest of this entry »
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  Getting Pregnant: What to Know About Ovulation, Fertilization, and Implantation

  It’s a common misconception that getting pregnant is easy. Many couples decide to have a baby, throw out their birth control, and expect to conceive within a month or two. When it comes to getting pregnant, understanding what’s actually taking place in your body can be beneficial to your success. Read the rest of this entry »
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  A New Year's Resolution: Don't Give Up Hope!

  While it may not be possible to conceive before the end of the year, as many couples wish they could, there are simple steps you can take to survive the holidays and achieve your goal of getting pregnant in the new year. Read the rest of this entry »
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  Free Online Webinar: Donor Egg Treatment with Frozen Eggs

  Join Heidi Hayes, Executive Vice President of California Cryobank's Donor Egg Bank, and Morinola Sodeke, Client Consultant, as they dive into what you need to know to get started with donor egg IVF. Read the rest of this entry »
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  Surviving the Holidays with Infertility

  Autumn is that special time of year when you to get to witness the natural cycle of life.  It's usually around this time when you start to fantasize about the perfect family photo that, unfortunately, you haven't been able to take yet.  Here are a few key reminders to help you make the most of this upcoming holiday season. Read the rest of this entry »
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  The Empty Nest: Your Secondary Infertility Options

  Baby fever strikes again! Your first bundle of joy, who it seems was just waddling around the playroom, is now walking the halls of their high school or college dorm. With your new empty nest, you may be experiencing the familiar longing to be pregnant again and grow your family. Read the rest of this entry »
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  Five (5) Helpful Tips for Selecting an Egg Donor

  Choosing donor egg IVF can bring you one step closer to becoming the mother you’ve always dreamed to be. Once you tackle the common fears about donor egg, you finally muster up the courage to get started by viewing the donor database. But where to begin?! The thought of perusing over 300 donor profiles can seem a bit overwhelming at first. Here are five (5) helpful tips to help you select your ideal donor. Read the rest of this entry »

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