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Egg Donor Searching

Getting to know YOU

Custom Fertility provides the highest level of search. If you value a human connection and experience, I'm the right choice for you. I take a hands-on, personal and human approach to the search process. Many parents have shared that they feel like a cog in a wheel or a number when it comes to third party fertility. You are not that at Custom Fertility with a search built for you. I know your name and celebrate your match. Throughout the search, we continue to collect feedback from you so that your search develops organically.

Search Criteria

During our egg donor search process, I combine your criteria and that from your doctor to filter each donor profile I review. Beyond looks, education and hobbies, I will keep you informed on any health issues donors have disclosed. This can be history of cancer,  heart disease, or any health issue you might be concerned with yourself.  When sharing profiles, I highlight the positive reasons I'm sharing the donor, as well as any concerns I might have. In return, you are able to send me any of your feedback as we move through the search process.

Your Search

Choosing an egg donor is important. I have two custom methods for searching. One is to cast a wide net, when I search using your criteria but blur the lines a bit. For example, I will show you donors who might be an inch shorter or taller. Someone who is lovely but maybe missing one piece of your criteria.  This method allows you to be assured that you have seen as many profiles as possible, and you can make an informed decision and feel confident moving forward with the best donor. The second method is to stick only to your criteria. This means you will see a smaller donor pool, but it will be a refined list of donors that fit your unique needs. I'm happy to switch between the two at your request.

We want your feedback

Your job during this search process is to review the profiles. We review all of your comments and use them to adjust our search as we start each day. The search happens in real time. Each day I search, create your profiles, and email them to you. If your criteria change or shift at any time, I adjust the next day's search and continue. This search is customized for your needs.

Matching with your donor

Once you receive the profiles, it's important to know that these donors are not on hold for you. They are being seen by many Intended Parents at the same time.

 If you find a donor that you like, I will:

  •  Reach out to the agency right away to ask any questions you might have about the donor.

  •  Facilitate a donor hold with the agency for you while continuing your search. 

Hold fees vary by agency, and you will be updated in real time with applicable fees and timelines. The goal is that by the end of the searching month, you have a favorite donor that we are moving forward with, as well as a few donors to have as backups. 

Package cost

My search fee is $ 3,300.00. I offer a free consultation before payment to make sure what we offer will fit your needs. During the consultation I will go over and clarify your criteria as well as discuss our process and third party fertility in general. Once your fee is paid, your search will begin within 1-2 business days. I will personally search all the top agencies in the United States for your egg donor. The search can begin within 1-2 days of your payment. My goal is for you to be matched at the end of the search with one to two backup donors. I am quite serious about reaching this goal for my clients and I would love to help you build your family.

Possible Struggles

One of the biggest struggles with the egg donor search process is that we are dealing with humans. Sometimes, women get excited about the donation process and sign up, but when faced with an actual egg donation cycle, could get scared and back out. Donors have life changes that make them decide to back out. This doesn’t happen often, but it is possible. 

That is why Custom Fertility is here! I can help you strategize and manage the what ifs and now whats of this journey. I want to be your biggest cheerleader and coach as you move through this journey.

Finishing up your search

The searching process takes about a month. When I finish going through all of our agency databases, we will circle back to the first agencies searched to see if they have any new donors that might meet your criteria. As new donors are signing up all the time, I want to be sure I give you all available options. My goal is for you to have a favorite donor and at least one potential backup donor at the end of the search. If you haven’t found the one, I have a plan already in place for this possibility.

The relationships

During my time as a search consultant, I’ve forged relationships with agencies all over the United States. They know my clients are serious and I trust them to take the best care of a client that I send to them.

At the end of the search, I will seamlessly help you move under the umbrella of the egg donor agency. Their knowledge, experience and service will guide you throughout the remainder of your egg donor cycle.

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