Fairfax EggBank Blog

National Infertility Awareness Week Donor egg parents and intended parents have experienced more challenges than most in building their families, and their determination is inspiring. This is National Infertility Awareness Week, sponsored by RESOLVE The National Infertility Association. This year, this period of awareness is keenly felt by everyone struggling with infertility and those who…

Frozen donor egg recipients have been through so many obstacles on the path to becoming parents. Those obstacles often create strength when we need it most. After more than 10 years working closely with donor egg parents, our Fairfax EggBank team has had the privilege of hearing their stories of resilience and hope. During a…

COVID-19 Donor egg parents are prepared for almost anything. When faced with another delay in starting a family, it can be comforting to have some control. Intended parents can reserve a donor now and ensure that egg cohorts are securely stored and will be ready for shipment when you are ready to build your family. …

To understand Fairfax EggBank’s history, we need to explore the legacies of its parent company, Genetics and IVF Institute (GIVF), and sibling company, donor sperm bank Fairfax Cryobank. 1988 – GIVF’s Fresh Donor Egg Program Established The first reported pregnancy in the United States involving the use of donor eggs was in 1984. However, egg…

Forty years after the first human IVF baby was born, the world of reproductive science has grown by leaps and bounds. Simultaneously, societal changes have helped to grow the meaning of family. Before the 1980s, if an aspiring couple struggled with female-factor infertility, the options would be to adopt a child or accept child-free living….