We look forward to helping you become an Egg Donor and make the dream of
having a family come true for hopeful parents!
Becoming an Egg Donor
Give Hopeful Parents the Opportunity to Have a Family.
Egg donation helps those who cannot have children on their own, those who are experiencing infertility, same sex couples, and single individuals. Becoming an Egg Donor and giving others the gift of family is an amazing experience.
Why Choose New Hope Surrogacy?
The entire team at New Hope Surrogacy (NHS) has experienced alternative family building first hand. We can offer real world experience and professional guidance in doing everything we can to become an egg donor.
Get All the Answers
Egg donation is not just a medical process, but an experience like no other. Still, you will have lots of questions and concerns. Our first-hand experience and professional know-how lets us give you peace of mind about making the right decision.
Tailored Support & Guidance
In addition to our knowledgeable and considerate team members, you are assigned your own support worker to help you at every step. You can also choose the support you want with access to workshops, videos, donor support groups, a Nurse Practitioner, counselling, and more.
We Advocate for You
From guidance with legal contracts to advocating on your behalf with fertility clinics and legal professionals, we want your entire egg donor experience to be as rewarding as possible.
How to Become an Egg Donor
First, check the ‘Requirements to Become an Egg Donor’ below. If you meet the requirements, your egg donor journey starts with completing your online application.
We will support you through the entire process
We are happy to answer any and all questions so please don’t hesitate to reach out for anything you might need or any questions you might have.
1. Complete Our Online Application
Once you are comfortable with the process, please log into our secure online application. You’ll answer questions about your background, some medical information, and reasons for becoming a donor, among others.
2. Getting Onboard
Following an application review and your acceptance into the Egg Donor program, we list your profile as ‘active’ and circulate it to registered Intended recipients. Rest assured, your personal identifying information is secure and is not released without your consent.
3. When You are Chosen as an Egg Donor
We’ll let you know when you’ve been selected by a recipient. We’ll ensure you are emotionally ready to embark upon this life-enriching experience and confirm your availability to do so.
4. Medical Evaluation
The evaluation is conducted by the recipient’s doctor at their chosen clinic. The appointment includes an ultrasound, blood work and a complete physical. Once you pass all of the screening requirements and evaluations, you will be ready to begin your egg donation cycle.
5. Ovum Donation Agreement
If applicable, review the Ovum Donation Agreement with an attorney organized by New Hope Surrogacy and Egg Donation. This is to be done prior to starting your medication for your donation cycle.
6. Start the Process
You will begin medications to get your body ready for the retrieval. This process will be fully explained to you at your screening appointment with the nurses.
Egg Donor Requirements and Expenses
Requirements To Become an Egg Donor
It takes a special person to be an egg donor. We have the utmost respect and admiration for those who decide to help others by donating their eggs. To donate you:
- Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent residency status
- Between the ages of 20-31
- Healthy BMI
- Any ethnicity or religious background
- No family history of inheritable genetic disorders
- No reproductive disorders/abnormalities
- Healthy physically, emotionally and mentally
- Be comfortable giving yourself daily injections and follow all medical protocols
- Willing to undergo psychological and medical assessments
- Not abuse alcohol, use tobacco, marijuana or illegal drugs
Reimbursements And Expenses
One cannot be paid as an egg donor in Canada under the Assisted Human Reproduction Act, but a donor should not suffer any financial loss while in a cycle.
Reimbursement for donation-related expenses are allowed, with the average reimbursements ranging from $5,000- 8,000.
Common expenses include but are not limited to
the following:
- Lost wages,
- Child care/animal care
- Vitamins and medication
- Feminine hygiene products
- Telecommunications
- Parking
- Travel, hotel/flight if needed
- Groceries
- Post-retrieval recovery
See if you qualify to become a Egg Donor
Your journey starts with getting in touch with us. We will answer your questions and offer
clear advice to help you make the right decisions.
We will support you through the entire process.
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