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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 PROSPECTIVE PARENTS
(Egg Donation)
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Recipient Qualification Requirements
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Couples who contact Baby Miracles must meet certain program guidelines. They must be married (or in a long-term, committed relationship), heterosexual, have a stable relationship, both partners must be committed to the egg donation process, and one of the couple must be under 55 years of age.
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Egg Donor Qualification Requirements
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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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Step One: Fill out the online Inquiry Form (click here) to request a password for the Egg Donor Database.
Step Two: Review the list of registered Egg Donors and request 1 or more Egg Donor Profiles, free of charge via e-mail.
Step Three: Once you have selected a Donor, request a registration packet, which will be either mailed or e-mailed to you, at your option. Upon receipt of the original items required for registration, you and your chosen Donor will be sent a process letter.
Step Four: Make payment arrangements with your clinic for the egg donation cycle and set up the trust account.
Step Five: Enter into a legal contract with Egg Donor for donation.
To review FAQs (frequently asked questions) for further information, click here.
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