13. Elisabeth's story. Importing Donor Eggs from Barbados to Australia

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In this episode, I had a delightful conversation with Elisabeth, a French woman originally from Paris who has been living in Australia for the past 18 years. Her story revolves around her remarkable journey towards motherhood. At the age of 40, Elisabeth met her husband, and since then, they have been trying to conceive a child.

Initially, they attempted a natural method for three months, but when it proved unsuccessful, they decided to seek help from a fertility clinic. Elisabeth and her husband explored various options and underwent fertility treatments, such as taking supplements and undergoing cycles of assisted reproductive techniques like IVF and Creighton model. Unfortunately, these attempts did not result in a successful pregnancy.

After experiencing multiple disappointments, Elisabeth's husband suggested considering the possibility of using a donor egg. Intrigued by this idea, they actively researched and sought out a donor of Elisabeth's ethnic background, which is French Caribbean. They faced challenges in finding a suitable donor with the same ethnicity, and their search extended for several months.

During their search, they sought advice from a Facebook group where someone recommended a clinic in Barbados. Intrigued by this suggestion, Elisabeth contacted the clinic and was impressed by the coordinator's assurance that they could assist in finding a donor promptly. They found her a donor right away.

However, importing eggs from Barbados to Australia added an additional challenge to their journey, particularly due to the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

“So the donor did the cycle for us in March. And 19 eggs were frozen for us and those eggs were imported to Australia.”

Listen to this episode to delve deeper into Elisabeth's incredible journey towards motherhood. Gain insights into her challenges, triumphs, and the twists and turns she encountered along the way. You won't want to miss out on this captivating story. Tune in now to hear Elisabeth's inspiring narrative.

Resources:

Barbados Fertility Centre: https://barbadosivf.com/

RTC: https://www.rtc.org.au/donor-assisted-conception/

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