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Building a Healthy Relationship with Your Gestational Carrier

Gestational Carriers are extremely selfless individuals who are honored to assist you in your quest to grow your family. It is critical to nurture your relationship to have successful communication and a lifelong bond. Here are some pointers on how to maintain a healthy relationship with your gestational carrier. If you find yourself struggling throughout your journey, our agency is here to support, guide and educate you every step of the way. We can also direct…

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Jul 2023
By Candi PilcherAgency, Gestational SurrogacyComments Off on Building a Healthy Relationship with Your Gestational Carrier

Your Step-by-Step Guide: Working with an Egg Donor

1. Finding Your Preferred Agency Working with an agency can be intimidating because there seems to be one “on every corner” these days! We recommend meeting with several agencies to get a sense of their staff and processes. Some agencies provide a more hands-on experience, while others are less involved and personal. Because you will be working with the agency for an average of 4-6 months during your egg donation journey, verifying that your agency…

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27
Apr 2022
By Candi PilcherEgg DonationLeave a comment

The Benefits of Surrogacy: Is This Journey Right for You?

Introduction While every surrogate journey is different, the gestational surrogacy process is one of the most precious gifts a woman can give and we’re so grateful to those who selflessly help our Intended Parents. While there are some obvious benefits to becoming a surrogate, there are also lesser-known benefits that often get overlooked. If you’re considering becoming a surrogate (also often referred to as a gestational carrier), there are many decisions to make. It’s important…

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27
Jan 2022
By Candi PilcherGestational SurrogacyComments Off on The Benefits of Surrogacy: Is This Journey Right for You?

An Eggceptional Match COVID-19 Update

May 12, 2020 To our respected Intended Parents, Gestational Carriers and Egg Donors: We understand the devastation those of you are feeling because of additional delays due to COVID-19 in building your family. As COVID continues to spread and the ever-changing landscape remains uncertain, AEM remains dedicated to the health and safety of our clients and staff. We are monitoring the CDC and government restrictions/guidelines closely and are committed to keeping you informed and updated…

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May 2020
By Candi PilcherAgencyComments Off on An Eggceptional Match COVID-19 Update

This donor wanted to share the way egg donation changed her perspective and her life entirely!

It’s hard to believe this was 3 years ago. One of the most challenging times of my life…. • I was injecting myself daily. No not because I was a druggy. Because I was stimulating the growth of my eggs and preparing for a donation. Yes I donated my eggs, “like a chicken”, as some of my silly friends would say. 🤪 • After learning about the struggles so many couples go through to have kids…

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May 2020
By Candi PilcherEgg DonationComments Off on This donor wanted to share the way egg donation changed her perspective and her life entirely!

How long does it take to be matched with a donor?

The time to match is essentially determined by the intended parents! At An Eggceptional Match we pride ourselves in our matching expertise. When you register for our FREE database and complete your profile with your desired criteria we begin searching for your Eggceptional Match immediately! We scour our own database as well as our 9 affiliate databases (*Please see more below about our affiliate program and how it benefits you!) to compile a list of…

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31
Oct 2018
By Candi PilcherMatchingComments Off on How long does it take to be matched with a donor?

Fertility, Pregnancy, Labor and Delivery:  How can Acupuncture and Chiropractic care help?—Kim Keene, D.C.

In the scientific literature, there are many studies which support the use of natural health care, including chiropractic care and acupuncture, for many health issues involving female fertility, pregnancy, labor, delivery, and post-partum care.  Following is a brief introduction. 1. Infertility: Acupuncture: Whether due to polycystic ovarian syndrome, insulin resistance, endometriosis, or other health issues, acupuncture has been shown to be effective in not only helping the underlying health problems, but also in improving circulation…

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Aug 2018
By Candi PilcherUncategorizedComments Off on Fertility, Pregnancy, Labor and Delivery:  How can Acupuncture and Chiropractic care help?—Kim Keene, D.C.

I was never able to see the whole picture behind my computer screen, until one beautiful day!

Hello! My name is Abbey and I am the Intake Coordinator at An Eggceptional Match! Somehow, I stumbled upon my wonderful job not knowing a lot about Egg Donors and Gestational Carriers, however, I fell in love with my job immediately! It still amazes me to see how everything works behind the scenes and every little detail that goes into one cycle! It is so very rewarding to me to know that I was making…

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10
Aug 2018
By Candi PilcherGestational SurrogacyComments Off on I was never able to see the whole picture behind my computer screen, until one beautiful day!

Why I Chose the Fertility Industry (and continue choosing it!)

I’m Candi Sue, the Senior Case Manager here at An Eggceptional Match. Here’s a bit of my story! Anyone who has been through fertility struggles can tell you the heartbreak never leaves you, the feelings never leave you, the words you hear never leave you! After multiple miscarriages, I found out I was pregnant. I’ve always been very in tune with my body so I have always been able to find out at week 3ish!…

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Aug 2018
By Candi PilcherUncategorizedComments Off on Why I Chose the Fertility Industry (and continue choosing it!)