Embryo Donation
Giving your embryos a new purpose. If you have embryos remaining after completing your family, donating them is a meaningful way to support others on their path to parenthood.
We work with thoughtful and generous families who are open to donating their embryos.
Embryo donors are typically people who have completed their own family building journey and want to provide others with the opportunity to build theirs. To ensure the well-being of all parties involved—including donors, recipients, and future children—we follow a careful screening process.
Qualifications to Become an Embryo Donor:
Egg Donor less than 31 years of age at time of retrieval
✅ Embryos have no genetic risk linked to diseases
✅ 2 euploid embryos available for donation
✅ Donor family has no intention of using remaining embryos
Embryo donation is a profound act of hope and compassion. By choosing to donate, you’re offering another family the incredible gift of potential parenthood—transforming unused embryos into a beautiful opportunity for love, connection, and family building. Your generosity can help those struggling with fertility create the family they’ve longed for, turning what might otherwise remain frozen in storage or discarded into a living, breathing miracle.
For autologous embryos (those created without donor sperm or eggs), there is no age restriction for the individuals providing the genetic material, as long as there are at least two euploid embryos available for donation. We accept euploid embryos graded AA, AB, or BA.
For embryos created using donor eggs or sperm, we accept untested blastocyst embryos with AA, AB, or BA grading, provided the egg donor was 30 years old or younger at the time of retrieval.
If you’d like to, absolutely. We understand how deeply personal this decision is. Our program offers you multiple donation pathways—closed, semi-open, and open—allowing you to choose the level of connection and communication that feels right for your situation. Whether you prefer complete anonymity or desire ongoing updates, we’ll support your preferences and ensure you feel comfortable and empowered throughout the process.
Yes — and your preferences are deeply respected. While we cannot guarantee anonymity due to the rise of at-home DNA testing and evolving family-building norms, you can choose the level of contact and involvement you’re comfortable with.
We offer three thoughtful donation models:
Closed, where there’s no direct communication
Semi-open, which allows for mediated annual updates
Open, which includes the possibility of direct communication
Each option is designed to honor your boundaries while also supporting the future child’s ability to understand their origin story in a way that’s age-appropriate and compassionate.
Yes! While we deeply value our existing patients, our embryo donation program welcomes compassionate donors from all fertility clinics. We’re committed to expanding opportunities for those wishing to share their embryos with loving families, regardless of where your fertility journey began.
We are deeply moved by the profound generosity of embryo donors who choose to share their most precious gift—the potential for life itself. Your decision to donate embryos is an extraordinary act of compassion that can transform another family’s dreams of parenthood. While we cannot provide financial compensation for this incredible gift, we recognize the immeasurable emotional value of your selfless choice. Our program is committed to honoring your generosity by ensuring these embryos are placed with loving, carefully vetted families who will cherish the opportunity you have created.
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Donating Embryos with Nest
• FDA-required bloodwork and a physical exam
• A psychological evaluation
• A session with a genetic counselor
parental rights. Once signed, the embryos are officially transferred to
the receiving family’s possession and can be used at their discretion.
Why Nest?
Our mission is to create a supportive, understanding journey for those considering embryo donation. We recognize the profound emotional significance of this decision—whether you’re a donor looking to give the gift of potential life or recipients hoping to expand your family.
Our process is designed with empathy and care, ensuring that every step feels supportive and dignified. From your first consultation to the final matching, our dedicated team provides personalized guidance, emotional support, and comprehensive resources.