PREPARING FOR EMBRYO TRANSFER: CAN AN EMBRYO FALL OUT AFTER TRANSFER? PREVIOUS ITEM NEXT ITEM Embryos are tiny, delicate things. Preparing for the embryo transfer process is often treated with great caution. These two things, when considered together, often cause surrogates to be quite concerned about how to best protect the embryo they’ve just been entrusted with carrying. Many surrogates, and occasionally their intended parents, may raise questions: How secure is the embryo once placed in the uterus? Is it possible for the embryo to “fall out” after it has been transferred? IF I'M ON BED REST AFTER EMBRYO TRANSFER, DOES THAT MEAN THE EMBRYO CAN FALL OUT? The overwhelming fear is that walking, jumping, or even urinating could cause the embryo to simply slip out of the uterus. Doctors often prescribe bed rest following the transfer to allow the embryo time to “get settled” and implant, so it makes sense that undue movement could cause the embryo to become dislodged and slip out, right? Rest assured that this is highly unlikely. The idea has merit, in theory, but it is not plausible in reality. The uterus is a muscular organ. This means that it stays contracted and tight in its natural state. While the area inside of the uterus is called a “cavity,” it is not a literal empty space. The transferred embryo does not have open space in which to move freely or roll around. WHY EMBRYOS DON'T FALL OUT Your body is prepared well for the embryo transfer with IVF medications. Nearly all IVF doctors will require your uterine lining to be thick enough for the walls to touch in the middle before proceeding with a transfer. This creates an environment in which the thick, sticky endometrial lining leaves no empty space. When the embryo is placed between the uterine walls and the muscle contracts, it will create a secure place for the embryo to bury itself deep within that thick lining and begin to grow. Visualize placing a poppy seed in the crease of your elbow and then folding your arm shut tightly by using your muscle. Now wiggle that arm as hard as you can. No matter how hard you try, that poppy seed will not fly out. An implanted embryo inside of a flexed uterus is much the same. No reasonable external physical activity—be it jumping, rolling over in bed, walking, or running—can cause a healthy receptive embryo to become dislodged once it has implanted into the endometrial lining. The bed rest period is meant to help you relax and encourage the embryo to implant and bury itself within the endometrial lining. While you should always follow doctor’s orders regarding bed rest, do not be afraid to get out of bed to use the restroom or stretch your legs. If you have questions about what activities are approved, both during bed rest and once you’re cleared to return to daily life, do not be afraid to ask your nurse or doctor. Please contact Growing Generations for more information about being a surrogate in our program.

VIP & CELEBRITY SURROGACY: WHAT SURROGATES SHOULD KNOW PREVIOUS ITEM NEXT ITEM When a surrogate learns she is being considered to carry for a VIP client, she generally has a lot of questions. More often than not, she also may have a few assumptions about these potential intended parents. Considering VIP or celebrity surrogacy can be exciting and challenging, and we're here to provide helpful information about what to expect. WHO ARE VIP INTENDED PARENTS? Perhaps the most common first thought is, “Is it someone famous?” While it can be true that you are about to be asked to carry for a celebrity, it could also be the case that the profile you’re about to receive is that of an everyday person. Not all VIP profiles are of celebrities, and not all famous intended parents will wind up as VIP clients. The one thing that all VIP cases have in common is that they are all a bit outside of the box. Every VIP is different and has different requirements. HOW TO BE A SURROGATE FOR A VIP OR CELEBRITY Be open to additional privacy concerns. In general, a VIP client will be one with needs that fall beyond standard protocol. These clients are often leaders in their fields. While you may not recognize their faces, others in their industries would. To protect their privacy, they’re often seeking additional confidentiality requirements in their surrogacy agreement. Desired constraints of VIP clients can range from very strict to nonexistent. Some VIP clients will request that no photos be taken and that no names or identifying information be shared with anyone (sometimes including your own family members). Be prepared for a different birth experience. Many clients from Asia, specifically China, will seek out a VIP relationship and journey. In these situations they may ask a Client Service Coordinator to attend the birth in order to translate between the intended parents and the surrogate. Expect less personal information. Finally, if you choose to consider a VIP client, know that you may not receive a traditional profile of the couple . These clients are not required to fill out our typical intake profile. In place of the traditional questionnaire with photos, you may receive a simple letter from the IPs instead. This letter is like a profile, containing a few photos of the intended parents and introducing you to their lives in their own words. Be prepared for additional, specific surrogate requirements . Many VIP clients seek a surrogate with a clean pregnancy history, a low BMI, healthy lifestyle, and a clean personal, legal, and medical background. Often these clients are looking for women who have college degrees, are established in their fields, or are active in their communities. Carrying for a VIP couple can be challenging, but it can also be exciting. If you have additional questions about what it means to carry for a VIP client, do not hesitate to reach out to your Admissions Specialist at any time. If you or someone you know is considering becoming a surrogate, use our online application to get started.

WHEN YOUR SURROGATE BABY IS IN THE NICU: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW PREVIOUS ITEM NEXT ITEM When your surrogacy journey ends with an extended hospital stay it can feel overwhelming and emotionally draining. This may be a challenging way to enter into your parenthood journey, but parenthood is rarely a smooth experience. We have faith that you can navigate this first hurdle. Here’s a look at what to expect if your surrogate-born baby must stay in the NICU, and how we can help you during this time. WHAT YOU'RE FEELING You may be feeling a whirlwind of emotions, including fear or anxiety if your new child needs time in the NICU. You could be feeling stress about the financial implications of extended hospital care for your child or your surrogate or feeling confused about what is expected of you and who to talk to when it comes to managing expenses. All of this is likely happening in a city you're not familiar with while your normal life goes on back home. It’s a lot to manage at once--we understand. Whatever you’re feeling is normal, and your mental health specialist is available to talk with you about your emotions and how to manage them if you’d like. WHAT'S EXPECTED OF YOU If your surrogate needs to be hospitalized for an extended period of time, be it before or after the delivery, you will be responsible for any additional medical expenses that occur as the result of the pregnancy or birth. Additionally, you will be responsible for additional lost wages, child care, and housekeeping expenses that may arise as a result of an extended hospital stay. If your surrogate is going to express breast milk for your use, you will be responsible for the costs of a breast pump, nursing supplies, and compensation for your surrogate. These expenses are outlined in your contract with your surrogate. HOW TO BALANCE IT ALL You’re likely going to spend a fair amount of time in a city that you aren’t familiar with. The best thing to do is look into long-term housing options. We recommend looking into furnished apartments with a kitchen. Not only are they far more affordable than hotels, they’ll also give you a “home base” and sense of comfort in the days or weeks to come. If you know that you’ll need to be in your surrogate’s hometown for an extended period following the birth, it can be advantageous to look into this sort of lodging in advance of the delivery. This is prudent especially in the instance of multiples. Next up, it is in your best interest to identify your hospital social worker and establish a good rapport with this person. Growing Generations will not be with you at the hospital, and the hospital social worker is your best link for on-site support and guidance. It is likely that you will meet this person during your 20-week hospital tour. Finally, consider allowing your surrogate time with your new child. Quite often, surrogates feel as though they’ve failed in their mission to carry a child for you if the child needs to spend time in the NICU. She may also be jarred from a premature end to her surrogate journey. Allowing your surrogate time with the child that she carried for you is a kindness that will help with her emotional and physical recovery. Growing Generations is here to support you as you welcome your baby into your family, however that occurs. If you're considering surrogacy agencies for your own journey, please reach out to us online or call us at 323.965.7500. Our team is known for our white-glove attention to detail and compassionate, knowledgeable support for intended parents, surrogates, and egg donors.

WHY EGG DONORS SHOULD TAKE THEIR TIME ON THEIR PROFILES PREVIOUS ITEM NEXT ITEM THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUR EGG DONOR PROFILE During your admissions process, you’ll be asked to complete your donor profile and video. This is the information that is posted on our database for prospective parents to review and select their perfect donor. Your profile consists of your educational history, medical history (mental health, reproductive health, etc.), family/genetic history, and most importantly, photos, and personal essay questions. Some parents are looking for specific qualities in an egg donor, like a higher education level or certain ethnicity, but most parents are hoping to find a donor they can relate to, whether it’s through appearances, personalities, or similar interests. Your profile and video give parents an opportunity to get to know the “real” you. It’s important to take your time creating your profile and not rush through it. Parents are also looking for an egg donor they can trust. Using proper grammar and providing well thought-out responses gives parents confidence that you are serious about this process. KEY ELEMENTS OF YOUR PROFILE Medical Most of your profile consists of listing your medical history. It’s helpful to consult with trusted family members about your family health history, so you can give honest and precise answers. The more details you can provide the better. Parents are looking at this information to ensure they have a compatible health history (i.e., not having a history of diabetes in both families). This is also information the parents will use in the future when providing their child’s health history. Personal The more fun aspect of your profile are the personal essay questions and photos/video. Are you adventurous and love to travel? Do you love animals and volunteer work? Are you a great cook? These questions are designed to really let your personality shine. When parents read your answers, they are hoping to find a connection with you, so it’s important to be honest and true to yourself. MATCHING WITH INTENDED PARENTS Once your profile is published on our database, intended parents will begin reviewing your information. There is no set time frame on when you’ll be selected, but we find that donors who take the time to create a great profile are usually selected sooner. After you’re selected by intended parents, you’ll begin the egg donation process, which consists of medical/psychological screenings, a legal contract, and the IVF cycle for the egg retrieval.

ABOUT US THE GOLD STANDARD Growing Generations is the gold standard surrogacy agency, known for delivering the most premium service in the fertility space. For nearly three decades, we have been at the forefront of making parenthood a reality for those who aspire to leave a legacy. Our team customizes a service approach for every surrogacy journey, supporting each one of our clients with personalized attention and care no matter what the challenges to family-building may be AT GROWING GENERATIONS At Growing Generations, our mission goes beyond creating paths to parenthood— IT’S ABOUT MAKING SURE THE JOURNEY TO GET THERE IS THE FULFILLING AND ENRICHING EXPERIENCE IT DESERVES TO BE. LEADERSHIP TEO MARTINEZ CEO GROWING GENERATIONS Teo earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and his MBA at Pepperdine University, Malibu. He began his career with Growing Generations in 1998, when surrogacy and egg donation were still in their infancy. Having worked in every department at GG, today Teo oversees the company’s strategic development and the delivery of GG’s renowned customer care and satisfaction. A husband, father of two, and one of six children himself, he loves that he gets to help people create families. Teo is filled with gratitude to be part of so many miracles, victories, and heartwarming success stories. In addition to being part of these extraordinary journeys, he believes he has the best co-workers in the world and feels privileged to go to work with them each day. ERICA HORTON PRESIDENT GROWING GENERATIONS Erica began her career at Growing Generations as a college intern in 2003. Like most people at the time, she had no direct experience with the fertility world, but she was immediately intrigued when she read an internship listing titled “marketing intern needed for gay surrogacy agency” (we have always helped all prospective parents but back in the early days you had to say it explicitly). As a queer woman and someone with a gay father, she already had a passion for LGBTQ+ people and families. She had a general idea of what surrogacy was but had never thought of the two coming together in such an intentional way. She at once knew she had to be a part of what Growing Generations was doing. When she reflects back, she says “I can vividly recall the moment I saw the internship posting, the moment I received a call for an interview, and the day of my interview-down to the clothes I was wearing and the excitement I felt.” ​ ​ Her role in the company has expanded significantly since 2003, and now—as President—she oversees all departments that manage care for intended parents, surrogates, and donors. She is proud to have been part of establishing Growing Generations as one of the most experienced and reputable agencies in the world. She believes our start working intentionally with the underserved LGBTQ community required us to break barriers and forge paths where none existed before and that still is one of our core strengths today. Erica served on Family Equality’s Board of Directors for 9 years and served as Board Chair for 2 of those years. She has two children: Gavin, born in 2009 and Jack, born in 2012. Both boys were conceived with the help of a sperm donor. Erica is passionate about ALL people realizing their dream to have a family. Outside of work Erica loves spending time with her boys and her partner, Dan; together they love the beach, being in the ocean, riding bikes, traveling, cooking, and trying new foods. KIM BERGMAN, PhD SENIOR PARTNER, GROWING GENERATIONS Kim Bergman, PhD, a licensed psychologist since 1990, has specialized in the area of gay and lesbian parenting, parenting by choice and third party assisted reproduction for over two decades. Dr. Bergman has created a comprehensive psychological screening, support and monitoring process for intended parents, surrogates and donors. She is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (serving as a founder and past Chair of the LGBTQ Special Interest Group, past Chair of the Corporate Member Council, and a member of the Executive Committee of the Mental Health Professional Group, having served as a past Chair), the American Psychological Association, the Los Angeles County Psychological Association, the Lesbian and Gay Psychotherapy Association, and the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association. She is on the national Emeritus board of the Family Equality. Dr. Bergman writes, teaches and speaks extensively on parenting by choice. Along with co-authors, she published “Gay Men Who Become Fathers via Surrogacy: The Transition to Parenthood” (Journal of GLBT Family Studies, April 2010) and “Gay Fathers by Surrogacy: Prejudice, Parenting, and Well-being of Female and Male Children” (Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, June 2019). Dr. Bergman is the author of, Your Future Family: The Essential Guide to Assisted Reproduction (Conari Press 2019) and You Began as a Wish (Independent Press 2019) and along with co-editor Bill Petok, Psychological and Medical Perspectives on Fertility Care and Sexual Health (Elsevier, 2021). Dr. Bergman created her own family using third party assisted reproduction and she lives with her wife of over four decades. She has two adult daughters. STUART BELL SENIOR PARTNER, GROWING GENERATIONS Stuart has been a Partner at Growing Generations since 2001. Prior to joining Growing Generations, he spent over a decade in executive level positions in both profit and not-for-profit companies. As a writer with a strong emphasis on gay rights issues, his work has appeared in numerous publications over the past 30+ years. He is the author of Prayer Warriors, a memoir published in 1999 by Alyson publications. In February 2008, Stuart and his husband welcomed their son into the world who was conceived through Growing Generations’ surrogacy and egg donation programs. He is active as a donor and volunteer with local and national organizations including Human Rights Campaign, Family Equality Council, LA Gay & Lesbian Center and Youth Emerging Stronger. He served for 10 years on the board of the American Fertility Association (now a program of Family Equality), four of those as co-chair. He is the founder and Co-Chair of The Del Shores Foundation, a non-profit which amplifies and nurtures the voices of LGBTQ+ writers who live in Southern states. A native of Tennessee, Stuart holds a degree in Communications from Middle Tennessee State University and has lived in Los Angeles since 1992.

HOW TO FIND AN EGG DONOR PREVIOUS ITEM NEXT ITEM Selecting an egg donor is an intimate and personal choice. It is a major milestone in your journey toward building or growing a family. When you’re ready to begin the process, it will be important to consider what characteristics and qualities are most important to you and discuss those with your partner and/or social networks. You’ll also have to decide whether to find an egg donor through personal connections, an agency or social app. Here are a few attributes that many intended parents consider while going through egg donor profiles at Growing Generations. CONSIDERATIONS WHEN CHOOSING A DONOR Before creating your checklist, remember that no one is perfect. Keep in mind that it is highly unlikely you will find one donor who meets all of your specifications in every area. Just as with all things in life, choosing your ideal egg donor is a balancing act, so it’s helpful to decide what the most important attributes are in your ideal egg donor and which are more secondary or optional. WILL THE EGG DONOR BE KNOWN OR UNKNOWN? Decide whether you prefer an egg donor you know, such as a friend or family member, or someone who is unknown to you. Some intended parents prefer to choose a known donor so that the child will be able to form a relationship with her. Others prefer an unknown donor that an agency or fertility center helps them find. The latter option provides greater confidentiality and simplifies some of the legal issues. WHAT IS HER MEDICAL BACKGROUND? In order to do your part in having a child that is healthy and not at risk of hereditary diseases, make sure to have a full medical analysis and screening performed before confirming your egg donor. WHAT ARE HER PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS? For many intended parents, choosing a donor who shares their physical traits is important. When going through an agency, you will have a wide selection of women to choose from, so narrowing your preferences can save you time and stress. Factors such as ethnicity, skin tone, height and hair and eye color are common considerations. WHAT PERSONALITY TRAITS DOES SHE HAVE? It helps some intended parents to know a little bit about the kind of person their chosen egg donor is. This makes it easier to create a birth story that is empowering and interesting for their child. Your egg donor’s profile will help paint a picture of who she is, including her reasons for becoming an egg donor. This knowledge can help you decide between multiple candidates. IQ test scores are also often shared if the egg donor has taken the test. DOES SHE HAVE A HISTORY OF DONATING EGGS? Are you willing to work with a first-time donor, or do you prefer someone who has been through this process before? When working with a previous donor, you may be able to see if she produced a strong amount of viable eggs, and if they resulted in a successful pregnancy. WORKING WITH AN AGENCY When you search for an egg donor through Growing Generations , we are hard at work behind the scenes to help you find the right donor. Before an applicant can become an egg donor, she will answer many questions about herself including information on her health history, her family’s health history, if she’s on medication, and if she is a tobacco user. Growing Generations’ egg donors meet strict criteria for acceptance including: A BMI lower than 27.5 Between the ages of 21-30 No history of inherited cancers No familial history of multiple family members with heart disease or heart attack before age 55 Must pass Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening Must pass drug screening No psychiatric hospitalizations

TELLING YOUR BOSS ABOUT SURROGACY PREVIOUS ITEM NEXT ITEM Telling your boss that you’re pregnant can be stressful. When the baby you’ll be carrying isn't your own, telling the boss your big news can seem overwhelming. Depending on your relationship with your boss and the workplace atmosphere, you’ll first need to decide if you’re an early sharer or a late sharer. If you have an open relationship with your boss and you don’t feel as though the news would be ill received or put you in jeopardy, then sharing news of your surrogacy hopes early may be beneficial. Early sharing inspires open communications and trust while allowing you to be honest with your boss over the upcoming absences you’ll be taking for the transfer and monitoring appointments. Your boss will also be clued in to any tiredness or moodiness that tends to come with early pregnancy. Many women do not feel comfortable sharing their goals until much later in the process. Some wait until a positive pregnancy test, and others wait until the end of the first trimester. Delayed sharing allows you to keep their secret a bit longer in the sad possibility of an early miscarriage. Some women also feel as though their bosses would not authorize time away from work for these important medical procedures. If this is your situation, feel confident knowing you are not required to tell your boss why you’re missing work for medically related absences. Whenever you choose to tell your boss about your surrogate pregnancy, it is probably best to schedule a time for the conversation in advance. A good call would be a time when this can be a one-on-one discussion without many distractions. A lunch break or other time when you’re off the clock is probably best. Be sure to ensure your boss of any intentions you have for time off following the birth, and if you intend to return to work following the birth, ensuring your boss of this intention can help create calm. Finally, ask if he/she has any questions. Giving your boss the opportunity to ask questions about the process and what it means to your job performance is important. Revised on 4/17/18

BEST AIRLINES FOR INTERNATIONAL NEWBORNS PREVIOUS ITEM NEXT ITEM When it comes to your newborns first flight, we understand that you’re bound to be a little anxious! Especially for parents whose journey home includes an overseas flight, it is important to consider which airlines are able to make your trip home as comfortable as possible. We’ve done a bit of web crawling for you, and here’s what we’ve learned about international vs US domestic carriers. According to travel expert blogs and articles published on The Huffington Post and Travelsort.com, your best bet is always to book with an international carrier as opposed to an American based carrier. American based carriers have had to focus on cutting their costs to guard their profits over recent years, and don’t have the capital to offer as many amenities as their international counterparts. While most airlines will still allow passengers with small children to pre-board, often times ahead of even first class passengers, many airlines also offer additional considerations to help make your flight more enjoyable. Many International airlines are still able to offer perks and convenience features to parents of newborns including bassinets for sleeping, free on board diapers, wipes, and formula, as well as complimentary formula warming. Only a handful of American based carriers can brag these features, and most can’t guarantee these features will be available ahead of time. Many of the same carriers were applauded time and time again for their attention to your smallest passenger. These airlines include: Singapore Airlines, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Etihad, Virgin Atlantic, Emirate, Lufthansa and British Airways. When pricing and booking your tickets to the USA for the birth of your child, keep in mind that you’ll be traveling home with a newborn and look into what each airline offers. When in doubt if certain features or amenities will be available on your flight or in your cabin (will you be flying coach or first class), it’s always best to call ahead and ask.

EGG DONOR PAY & COMPENSATION BEING AN EGG DONOR IS REWARDING IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE Egg donors make family possible for people who want to be parents. Here’s how Growing Generations egg donors are compensated and what expenses are covered during the egg donation process. HOW MUCH ARE EGG DONORS COMPENSATED? Becoming an egg donor is doubly rewarding, you help intended parents build their family and receive financial compensation. Egg donors are not paid for selling their eggs, and they receive compensation for the pain and suffering involved in the egg donation process. Egg donor compensation looks like this: $12,000 or more $10,000 REPEAT EGG DONOR COMPENSATION FIRST TIME EGG DONOR COMPENSATION BECOME A DONOR $12,000 or more REPEAT EGG DONOR COMPENSATION $10,000 FIRST TIME EGG DONOR COMPENSATION HOW ARE EGG DONORS PAID? ​ ​Egg donor payments are broken into two disbursements. The first payment made to an egg donor is $750 and is paid upon the start of injectable medications. The balance of an egg donor’s compensation is paid after the completion of the egg retrieval procedure regardless of the number of eggs retrieved. Your egg donation compensation will be in the form of direct deposits or mailed checks. From reimbursements to your final compensation, our finance team will make sure you receive any payments or reimbursements in a timely manner. WHAT OTHER EXPENSES ARE COVERED? Egg donors are eligible for many benefits and expenses related to the egg donation cycle, including: LEGAL FEES As an egg donor, you will enter into a legal agreement with your intended parents prior to starting injectable cycle medications. You will be provided with an independent attorney. Your attorney will walk you through your contract with your intended parents to ensure you have a full understanding of the legal process as it relates to your egg donation cycle. 2/9 EGG DONOR INSURANCE While complications are rare, we don’t take chances. You will be provided with an egg donation cycle insurance policy. This insurance policy will be used to cover medical expenses for any complication that arises as a result of the egg donation process. 3/9 AIR FAIR If you do not live in the immediate area of your IVF clinic, you may be required to fly to the city where the clinic is located. You will be provided with one coach airfare ticket for your medical screening appointment and two coach airfare tickets for yourself and an authorized companion at the time of the egg retrieval. 4/9 GROUND TRAVEL If you use your own vehicle to drive to any medical appointments related to your egg donation you will be reimbursed for a per mile rate to cover fuel. If you do not have a car or are flown to another city you will be provided with reasonable ground transportation for required travel, including transfer to and from the airport as well as to and from doctors’ appointments and procedures. When available, you will be given access to Growing Generations’ Uber account to make ground transportation a breeze. 5/9 MEALS If you travel for your egg donation you are entitled to a per diem to cover meals while traveling for the egg donation cycle. 6/9 PARKING Reasonable and actual parking expenses are reimbursed to egg donors for medical appointments or procedures and airport stays. 7/9 LODGING If you must travel away from home (i.e., outside of reasonable driving distance) and stay overnight, reasonable hotel accommodation will be made for you near the facility where the medical appointment or procedure will occur. While traveling for egg retrieval, you and your authorized travel companion will share hotel accommodations. 8/9 COMPANION We want you to feel supported and comfortable. You will choose a companion to accompany you from the egg retrieval back home or back to the hotel. You will not be released from the IVF clinic after your egg retrieval if you are alone. If you must fly for the egg retrieval procedure, your companion’s meals and airfare will be paid for. You and your companion will share a hotel room and ground transportation whenever possible. 9/9 MEDICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXPENSES As an Egg Donor you will undergo psychological and medical screening upon being selected by Intended Parents. The costs of these services will be covered. You will enter into a legal agreement with your intended parents prior to starting injectable cycle medications. You will be provided with an independent attorney. Your attorney will walk you through your contract with your intended parents to ensure you have a full understanding of the legal process as it relates to your egg donation cycle. 1/9 BECOME A DONOR DISCLAIMER Egg donation involves a screening process. Not all potential egg donors are selected. Not all selected egg donors receive the monetary amounts or compensation advertised. As with any medical procedure, there may be risks associated with human egg donation. Before an egg donor agrees to begin the egg donation process, and signs a legally binding contract, she is required to receive specific information on the known risks of egg donation. Consultation with your doctor prior to entering into a donor contract is advised. HOW MANY TIMES CAN I DONATE MY EGGS? You can donate your eggs up to six times. After the egg retrieval is complete, one of our admissions specialists will request the medical records from your egg donation cycle. An IVF physician will review your medical records and make a recommendation as to whether you are able to return to the program to complete additional egg donation cycles.