Guide to choosing an Egg Donor
7th September 2025 at 6:00 pm
Find Your Perfect Egg Donor Match
Join our informative online workshop to learn everything you need to know about choosing the right egg donor for your journey.
In this session, our experts will explain key factors such as anonymity, traceability, donor motivation, donor screening, and the differences between fresh and frozen eggs. We’ll also discuss genetics and epigenetics, what traits are inherited from the donor, and what aspects can be influenced by you during pregnancy. You’ll be guided through our comprehensive donor database and have the chance to ask questions about the matching process.
What we’ll cover:
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Key factors to consider when choosing an egg donor
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How donor matching works and how we find the best fit for you
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What information is available on each donor’s profile in our database
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Genetics vs. epigenetics: what is passed on from the donor, and what is influenced by you
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What it means if a donor is a carrier of a genetic condition
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Whether blood type compatibility matters in choosing your donor
Plus, you’ll gain practical insights and advice to support you at every stage of your egg donation journey.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from our experts and take the next step towards building your family.
Shailaja Nair
Dr Shailaja Nair is the Clinical Director and a founding member of London Egg Bank. She has more than 25 years of experience in fertility and assisted reproduction. Before joining London Women's Clinic, she worked in West London as an Associate Professor in a large teaching hospital and at the Cromwell IVF programme. Renowned for her passion, Dr Nair has extensive experience in all aspects of assisted conception, with a special focus on egg donation and cryobanking.
Dr Nair provides compassionate, personalised and patient-centred care. More than 1000 babies have been born to patients under Dr Nair's care, creating many happy families.