How Travel Cycles Can Help Build Families Faster When it comes to egg donation or gestational surrogacy, many people wonder whether travel is required. The short answer: it isn’t. However, choosing a travel cycle can open up exciting possibilities! Why Travel Can Be Beneficial Opting for a travel cycle can help expand matching opportunities and allow the process to move more swiftly. For intended parents (IPs), this can mean connecting with an egg donor or…
Especially for Intended Parents Working with a Surrogate The moment you meet your baby is powerful; it is emotional, overwhelming, and unforgettable. For Intended Parents (IPs) welcoming a baby through surrogacy, that first moment can look a little different. That said, one thing remains just as important: skin-to-skin contact. Skin-to-skin is more than just a sweet moment between a child and its parents; it’s backed by science and plays a vital role in helping babies…
Engagement with a surrogacy or egg donation agency represents an important step in the journey to parenthood. While most agencies operate with care and professionalism, the industry has recently seen several troubling situations such as the publicly reported issues involving SEAM and Surro Connections which have highlighted how devastating agency mismanagement can be for intended parents, donors, and gestational carriers alike. When communication breaks down or an agency becomes unresponsive, the stress can be immense,…
Every year, Be Kind to Humankind Week (August 25–31) reminds us of the power of small acts of kindness and the extraordinary impact they can have on the lives of others. At An Eggceptional Match, kindness isn’t just something we celebrate for one week a year—it’s at the heart of everything we do! For intended parents navigating infertility, the kindness of a surrogate or egg donor is life-changing. The decision to give of yourself—your time,…
As we recognize National Women’s Health Week, it’s the perfect time to celebrate and support the well-being of the incredible women at the heart of third-party reproduction: our egg donors, surrogates, and intended mothers. This week is a meaningful reminder that caring for your physical, emotional, and reproductive health is not just valuable—it’s vital. Whether you’re donating eggs, serving as a surrogate, or taking steps toward parenthood, your well-being is the cornerstone of a successful…
Today—and every day—we honor the incredible compassion, dedication, and expertise that nurses bring to the world. At An Eggceptional Match, we are especially proud to be nurse-owned and operated. Our founder, Angela Bevill, is a Registered Nurse whose journey began in labor & delivery and IVF nursing. Her passion for supporting others through the life-changing processes of egg donation and surrogacy led her to create AEM—a place where intended parents, egg donors, and surrogates are…
The Future-Focused, Safe, and Efficient Path to Parenthood IVF has rapidly evolved, advances in Surrogacy, Embryo Transfer & Fertility Technology are making the path to parenthood more precise and promising! In 2025, families pursuing surrogacy benefit from advances in embryo freezing, genetic testing, and AI-assisted matching—boosting success rates and making surrogacy a safer, smarter way to grow families. Smarter Embryo Freezing = Greater Flexibility and Success Modern cryopreservation techniques now make it possible to freeze…
It means 23 years of dreams fulfilled, families built, and lifelong connections made. It means trust—earned one relationship at a time. It means showing up with compassion, integrity, and professionalism, day after day, for over two decades. In 23 years, we’ve seen hope take root and lives forever changed. We’ve walked beside hundreds of intended parents, surrogates, and egg donors through some of their most personal journeys. And with each story, our commitment has only…
It is tax season, and many of you on your infertility journey may wonder what you can claim! Please keep in mind that you must itemize your return to deduct your travel and medical expenditures! The following is a small list of items that can typically be included in your tax deductions: It is critical that you maintain documentation while itemizing deductions from your IVF journey. You should keep a folder exclusively for receipts, invoices,…
Choosing an Egg Donor and Surrogate Agency can feel overwhelming. An Eggceptional Match’s 23 years of service and dedication will provide you with the below and more!
