Your Journey to PARENThood

Empowering future PARENTs with egg donor coordination and support to easily navigate the world of infertility

 
 

Her Helping Habit is the first Egg Donor Coordination Agency in Canada that specializes in connecting Known-Donors with Intended Parents which means that families have the opportunity to learn about and interact with their ideal Egg Donor even before conception! We offer guidance to both Intended Parents and Donors on how to decide what level of communication works best for them.  

As a registered therapeutic counsellor and social worker, Founder Katie Paquin works on a profound level with all of her clients on their journey to parenthood. Katie is passionate about helping Future Parents make their dreams a reality and works closely with hand-selected Donors to help future parents find their ideal Donor.

 

 “Your ideal Donor” Program

Our “Your Ideal Donor” Program gives you the opportunity to handpick the ideal donor to help grow your family. We not only provide you with pre-selected candidates for you to choose from but also support throughout the donation cycle so that the beginning of your journey to parenthood is as personal and stress-free as possible.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

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+ Egg Donor Database:

Find the perfect Donor to help you on your journey to motherhood in our Donor Database. All of the women have been hand-selected personally by Katie based on Health Canada–recommended guidelines.

Here, you also have the opportunity to search for a Donor based on physical characteristics, values, personality traits, desired level of communication, and your timeline.

It’s especially important to remember that we only work with “Known-Donors,” so if your child decides to contact your Donor once they turn 18 years old, she will be happy to open the lines of communication with them. (Even though many Donors love to receive updates during the course of your child’s life!) Learn more about the benefits of having a “Known-Donor” in our FAQ section.

+ Screening:

We thoroughly screen both Donors and Intended Parents in order to connect the most compatible people. Our goal is to arm all parties with all the information and assistance they need to get the most out of this life-changing process.

+ Donor Monitoring:

It is fundamental that your Donor receives ongoing support during her donation cycle to ensure that she is adhering to all protocols (medication, appointments, lifestyle, and communication between all parties.) As a Donor myself, I and all of my coordinators know the ins and outs of what’s involved in a donation cycle and are able to guide your Donor through the process using her own expertise.

We offer you a selection of trusted legal representatives for your consideration who should draw up an egg donation agreement before the cycle begins. We strongly encourage both Intended Parents and Donors to go through this process. We do however go over a number of things with you prior to consider including in your legal agreement to make the most of your time with your lawyer.

+ Donor Travel Management:

Your Coordinator will assist your Donor with all necessary travel arrangements to and from her appointments.

+ Disbursements:

All of your Donor’s donation-related expenses will be reimbursed from the Escrow company that will open a Donor Trust account on your behalf. All funds including our management fee to be included in the trust should be transferred to the Escrow company once the match is confirmed. You will be provided with a receipt for the final amount that was reimbursed to your Egg Donor which you will be able to submit with your taxes as a medical expense.

+ Post-donation Communication:

Your donation Coordinator will be in contact with you and your Donor during the entirety of the donation process to ensure that you are both feeling supported and all your questions or concerns are being answered. Even after your child is born we encourage you to stay in touch with us, however, you may feel comfortable especially if you’re thinking about future sibling cycles.

+ Referrals:

We only refer our clients to trusted professionals, these include a selection of fertility clinics, psychologists, surrogacy services, and pharmacist options for your consideration. If you are looking for a specific referral, please let us know—we are your guide and here to help!

+ Additional Support:

You’re never alone when you work with Her Helping Habit because our intention is for you to be supported throughout the entire process. We understand that you may have a lot of questions along the way, or may just needs someone to talk to, so that’s why your Coordinator will touch base with you and your Donor regularly. Remember, she’s just a phone call or text away! Our team is also available to mediate between lawyers, doctors and nurses before, during and after the donation so that your journey is as stress-free for you as possible.

If you have any questions make sure to check out our Frequently Asked Questions page

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Egg Donation Cost To ANticipate

The egg donation cost depends on various variables. You should budget for the following:

For example:

  • Agency Management Fees

  • Reimbursement

  • Fees for IVF (payable to your clinic directly)

  • Fee for legal documents

  • Fee for psychological assessment

  • Escrow and Admin Fees

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WHY CHOOSE OUR PROGRAM FOR EGG DONATION?

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+ PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

We at Her Helping Habit, have designated teams to manage each task. For egg donation and surrogacy, we have a specialized team. Our unique and one-to-one framework makes it easy for us to manage your journey efficiently.

+ QUALITY

All our activities are science-driven. We track all activities and change them as and when required. It helps us to enhance our services. The quality of service will never be your concern if you choose Her Helping Habit.

+ LARGEST DATABASE OF KNOWN DONORS

We maintain the largest database of available known donors to ensure a quick match. But an extensive database does not mean an unreliable database. We screened each donor before adding them. We have checked their AMH Hormone Levels and helped them create a lengthy and insightful profile covering personality questions, education and work history, family and personal health questionnaire, and more. We have you covered regarding the pre-psychological screening of donors too!

+ FULL-SERVICE AGENCY

We are a full-service agency. Our trained and highly skilled staff are always ready to help. We want you to stay relaxed and calm. We have made the entire process smoother than you ever expected. Coordination and cordiality are our mantras. Schedule a consultation and find it for yourself.

+ SAFETY

The moment you select us, you become our priority. Your safety is our responsibility. That is why we carefully select all treatment protocols. We only use those protocols, whose results we are confident of. At Her Helping Habit, we do not take any risk when it comes to you.

If you have any other questions make sure to check out our Frequently Asked Questions page

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