Once you are approved to be an egg donor, Shannon Lighton, our Ovatures nurse coordinator, will connect with you to begin the process. Her role is to work closely with egg donors and egg recipients to ensure they are comfortable and cared for every step of the way. Not only does Shannon play a big […]
Egg donation is more than just a one-step process. Making the decision to donate your eggs is monumental and for some, life altering. Ovatures recognizes the magnitude of your generosity to donate your eggs, and has taken extra steps to ensure that, as a donor, you get to work with staff that are compassionate, caring […]
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance, roses and chocolate from your crush – it’s also a day to show love to your girlfriends, who are there for you through thick and thin. According to the Mayo Clinic, friends increase each others’ self-worth, confidence, joy, happiness, discipline, sense of belonging…the list of benefits goes on and […]
If you’re considering donating your eggs, chances are you’ve already given it some pretty serious thought. But that doesn’t mean you don’t have a few more questions about the nitty gritty details. We don’t blame you! With something as personal as egg donation, you should have as much as information as possible when making the […]
For an ambitious young woman like yourself, sometimes it’s hard to carve out enough time for the people, activities and hobbies that mean the most to you, and that includes eating right. You know a healthy diet is vital to your goals, but it’s challenging to make a habit out of it. First, it’s time […]
As a young girl in New Jersey, Raquel Bruno distinctly remembers her mother joking that the women in the family were so fertile, her mother got pregnant on birth control. The passing comments were just that, and Bruno didn’t pay them any mind, one way or another, until, sitting in her Manhattan apartment as a […]
It’s the New Year, which means there’s no better time to work toward a healthier, more fit you! Overcrowded gyms may not be your scene, and resolutions are rarely kept, so why not try committing to a regular practice of yoga instead? And we mean regular: a little every day helps. We know yoga every […]
Ice ice baby. It’s in your smoothies, your coffee, and now, your bathtub? Hear us out. You’ve experienced the benefits of holding an ice pack to a newly bruised knee, right? That’s because ice is a known anti-inflammatory often recommended by coaches, trainers and doctors when people, and often athletes, face injuries. So you know […]