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BABY MIRACLES, INC.
Office
2173 Salk Avenue, Suite 250
Carlsbad, CA 92008-7383
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 2772
San Marcos, CA 92079
Phone
(760) 743.0601
Facsimile
(760) 743.0695
E-mail
Surrogacy:
Egg Donation:
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INFORMATION FOR EGG DONORS
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Some couples are unable to achieve pregnancy using the wife's eggs, either because she is unable to produce eggs or her eggs are not viable. Egg donation is a means by which the eggs from a young woman ("Egg Donor") are removed from her ovaries and mixed with the Recipient husband’s sperm (or donor sperm) in a laboratory, resulting in embryos. These embryos are transferred into the Recipient wife's uterus, allowing her to experience pregnancy and childbirth. If the Recipient wife is unable to carry a pregnancy, the embryos are transferred into the uterus of a gestational surrogate.
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Women who are considered for participation in Baby Miracles' program as Egg Donors
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- are between the ages of 20 and 31 (29 is the cut-off age for registration)
- are healthy and free of sexually-transmitted diseases
- are height/weight proportionate
- do not smoke or take illegal drugs
- are not alcohol-dependent
- have not gotten a tattoo or body piercing within 12 months of a donation
- are not currently on public assistance
- have never been convicted of a crime
- have completed high school
- have reliable transportation
- reside in the United States
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The egg donation process is pretty simple. If the embryo transfer is to be a "fresh" transfer, the Egg Donor will be put on birth control pills to coordinate her cycle with that of the Intended Mother or Surrogate. She will take a medication called Lupron (or comparable medication), which is used to prevent premature release of eggs. At the appropriate time, the Egg Donor will begin taking hormone injections to stimulate her ovaries and mature her eggs. This "stimulation phase" is generally 10-14 days in duration. The Egg Donor will be monitored at the fertility clinic by ultrasounds and blood tests to monitor follicle development and estrogen levels. At the appropriate time, she will be told when to administer a hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) injection, which must be given at the precise time instructed, triggering ovulation. Thirty-five (35) hours after the hCG injection is given, the egg retrieval procedure will take place. The eggs are harvested under a "light" general anesthesia; any pain or discomfort should be minor, resembling menstrual cramps. Following the procedure, the Egg Donor will return to the clinic for a follow-up exam.
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There are no costs to the Egg Donor. All expenses relating to the donation will be paid by the Recipient couple.
First-time Donors receive a fee compensation of $7,000, of which $500 is paid upon commencement of Lupron (or equivalent medication) and the balance upon completion of the egg donation procedure.
Experienced Donors (those who have previously completed a donation) and Donors who are considered "exceptional" due to educational achievements or who are of a "high demand" ethnicity, i.e. Asian, will generally receive a higher fee.
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Fill out the online Egg Donor Inquiry Form (click here).
To review FAQs (frequently asked questions) for further information, click here.
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