HHH on Air | Episode 25: Q&A – While Preparing Injections as a Known Egg Donor

What's it really like to be part of an egg donation program in Mexico City? In this episode, we hear firsthand from three egg donors, Majo, Carly, Itza, and Valeria, as they share their experiences participating in Her Helping Habit's international egg donation program in Mexico City. From working with our partner fertility clinic, Fertilidad Integral, to the personal meaning behind their decisions to donate, these women offer an inside look at what it means to help another family. At Her Helping Habit, we believe egg donation is about more than the medical process. It's about meaningful connections, informed choices, and supporting donors throughout their journeys. Hear directly from the women who make it all possible. 💭 Have Questions? Book a FREE Consult! 🔗 Learn more: Become an Egg Donor

In this behind-the-scenes episode of Her Helping Habit On Air! Katie invites you into a Q&A session on Night 10 of her egg donor cycle, as she prepares her nightly injections. From the heart of her own experience as a Canadian egg donor, Katie shares what her last few days on fertility medication has felt like, honest answers to common egg donation questions, the story of how she met her intended parents, and emotional insights into what this journey means to her. If you’re considering becoming an egg donor or are simply curious about what it’s really like, this episode offers a rare and personal glimpse into the day-to-day of a donor's journey. Her Helping Habit On Air! does not offer medical advice. These are lived experiences that we are sharing to make navigating this uncharted world a little less scary!  💭 Have Questions? Book a FREE Consult! 🔗 Learn more: Become an Egg Donor  

Wondering what the process of fertility treatment in Mexico could look like for you? In this episode, Sharon, International Patient Concierge from Fertilidad Integral, and Sarah, Manager for our Egg & Embryo Donation Programs at Her Helping Habit, discuss each step of the donation process for both donors and intended parents! From an unforgettable cultural experience to a wide range of advanced treatment options, Sharon & Sarah talk about how Fertilidad Integral offers personalized care that will make patients feel at home while going through treatment. Her Helping Habit On Air! does not offer medical advice. These are lived experiences that we are sharing to make navigating this uncharted world a little less scary! 💭 Have Questions? Book a FREE Consult! 🔗 Learn more: Egg Donation Abroad Learn More about Fertilidad Integral and follow! Instagram TikTok 

Alternative family building is not something that anyone expects to be part of their story, but it can be a chapter that we are unexpectedly left to face, regardless.  In this episode of Her Helping Habit on Air, we had the pleasure of speaking with Julia Howell, an alternative family building coach, to hear about her path to motherhood and how she supports others as they grow their own families. From topics ranging from adoption to surrogacy, Julia tells us how she found passion in her own experiences that pushed her into the career she’s devoted her life to, and what values she has held true to along the way. Find Julia Howell online here: Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julia-howell-2aa1b73a7  Her Helping Habit on Air does not offer medical advice. These are lived experiences that we are sharing to make navigating this uncharted world a little less scary!  💭 Have Questions? Book a FREE Consult! 🔗 Learn more: Become a Parent

Considering fertility treatment in Mexico? In this episode, Dr. Eugenia Morán from Fertilidad Integral shares what makes the clinic a trusted destination for patients from around the world. From personalized, compassionate care to advanced reproductive technology, she explains how Fertilidad Integral combines medical excellence with an individualized approach to help patients navigate every step of their fertility journey. Her Helping Habit On Air! does not offer medical advice. These are lived experiences that we are sharing to make navigating this uncharted world a little less scary! 💭 Have Questions? Book a FREE Consult! 🔗 Learn more: Egg Donation Abroad Learn More about Fertilidad Integral and follow!  Instagram  TikTok 

Have you ever wondered what it might take to become a surrogate? In this episode of Her Helping Habit On Air! Katie and Guneet have an informative conversation breaking down the most frequently asked questions about becoming a surrogate.  Learn about which expenses in surrogacy are covered (and which are not), the legal and personal requirements to become a surrogate, and the screening process needed before starting a journey. This episode is perfect for anyone considering becoming a surrogate, intended parents wanting to understand the process, or those simply curious about how surrogacy works in Canada. Her Helping Habit On Air! does not offer medical advice. These are lived experiences that we are sharing to make navigating this uncharted world a little less scary! 💭 Have Questions? Book a FREE Consult! 🔗 Learn more: Become a Surrogate  

Considering taking your fertility journey to Mexico? Dr Jairo Pedraza from Fertilidad Integral in Mexico City joined our host Jess in this episode of Her Helping Habit On Air! to discuss fertility tourism and what is making Mexico City a go-to destination for treatment. Dr Jairo shares all the reasons he believes Mexico is the place to be for fertility care. With lower costs, advanced technology, passionate professionals, and, of course, the unforgettable cultural experience, travelling to Mexico for your family-building journey ends up being so much more! Whether you’re an intended parent considering making embryos in Mexico or a prospective donor thinking about where you may like to donate one day, this episode gives you valuable insights and maybe even a new perspective on the benefits of fertility tourism and Mexico City. Her Helping Habit On Air! does not offer medical advice. These are lived experiences that we are sharing to make navigating this uncharted world a little less scary!  💭 Have Questions? Book a FREE Consult! 🔗 Learn more: Egg Donation Abroad Learn More about Fertilidad Integral and follow! 🌱 Instagram ✨ TikTok

In this episode of HHH On Air!, Katie explores a topic central to Her Helping Habit’s mission: Known Egg Donation. Katie breaks down what it means to donate as an open ID egg donor, why this approach matters, and most importantly, how it can impact the children born as a result. With a focus on ethical fertility practices, Katie shares how early disclosure and cultivating a connection with your egg donor can benefit donor-conceived individuals throughout their life. Whether you're an intended parent, donor, or someone navigating your own donor-conceived story, this episode offers compassionate insights and powerful reasons to consider a known donation path. 💭 Have Questions? Book a FREE Consult! 🔗 Learn more: Become an Egg Donor  

What happens after an egg retrieval? How does the female body recover? These questions, among others, may be on your mind if you are considering becoming an egg donor, and it’s difficult to prepare when you are unsure what to expect! Welcome back to Her Helping Habit On Air! This week, our host Jess asks all of her menstrual questions to Katie and Emily, experienced egg donors who have lived through the first menstrual cycle after retrieval. Come listen to what the first menses is really like, as well as tips and tricks to help get you through! Her Helping Habit On Air! does not offer medical advice. These are lived experiences that we are sharing to make navigating this uncharted world a little less scary!  💭 Have Questions? Book a FREE Consult! 🔗 Learn more: Become an Egg Donor

Welcome to this episode of Her Helping Habit On Air! This week, we are acknowledging infertility awareness with a meditative session led by Her Helping Habit’s founder, Katie. Come join Katie in a meditative moment, where we breathe through centering ourselves and noticing our inner strength. This exercise is for absolutely anyone navigating this uncharted world of infertility, to remind us all that we are not alone. You are strong. You are capable. You are worthy.  Namaste. Her Helping Habit On Air! does not offer medical advice. These are lived experiences that we are sharing to make navigating this uncharted world a little less scary!  💭 Have Questions? Book a FREE Consult! 🔗 Learn more: Become a Parent