Fertility Experts from around the world
A rare chance to understand the experience of egg donor recipients. Donor recipients who used international donors (eg USA, South Africa, Spain) join a panel to discuss their journeys.
This event will discuss:
- known vs anonymous donors
- Donor costs
- Success rates
- Overseas vs local donors
TIMING & DESCRIPTION
- 7.30 - 7.45pm
Navigating The Crossroads
Coming to terms with turning to Donor IVF or giving up on family-building can be tough. Mental health counsellor Julia McDougall provides some tools and tips for those on this journey
Julia McDougall,
- 7.45 - 8.05pm
Donor Options
Provides a comprehensive look at which clinics have access to donor programs, the pros and cons of travelling for egg donor IVF vs bringing donor eggs or donors into your own country. Also covers popular source countries for egg donors, the reasons for this, costs, differences in donor information provided, what number of embryos are guaranteed and donor ethnicities available
Sam Everingham, Growing Families
- 8.05 - 8.20pm
Optimising your Health Prior to Embryo Transfer
Naturopathy & Acupuncture have the ability to enhance your health and hormone levels. Miranda understands the road to family via her own personal experience with egg donation overseas. Here she discusses what you can do the maximise your chances of a successful transfer.
Miranda Myles
- 8.20 - 9.00pm
Donor Recipient Panel
Mums via egg donor IVF discuss their journeys, how they selected a provider, how many attempts were required, costs and other hurdles.
Tiffany Bahen (US Double Donor Recipient) Samantha Reynolds (Mother of Twins via South Africa) and Simone Lewis (Mum via Melbourne Donor) Karma Bottari, Mum via Egg Donation
Discussion Panel
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with us via email: [email protected].
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