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As a New York State attorney specializing in this field, I am always pleased to see discussion about family building through collaborative reproduction. I do hope to clarify that the American Society of Reproductive Medicine has issued guidelines around egg donor compensation, capping the compensation at $10,000.00 and suggesting that $5,000.00 is acceptable compensation. At Prospective Families, www.prospectivefamilies.com, 70% of the donors registered with my office are comped below $7500.00. Yes, the media wants the general population to believe that women are selling their eggs for 20k or higher (and at some agencies and/or clinics, that is the case)....but for those reading this article who are in need of donor egg, please know that there are professionals (attorneys) who work with donors asking for more reasonable compensation.

An important point to note, in the United States, donors are not compensated for their eggs, any embryos created from their egg donation or if there is a pregnancy. Donors are compensated for undergoing In Vitro Fertilization on behalf of an "Intended Parent(s)". Donors also, btw, relinquish all parental rights should a child result from her cycle...and in a legal context, there needs to be consideration for that relinquishment.

Good luck to all hoping for a baby and for those big-hearted enough to endure IVF to assist others.

Amy Demma, Esq
Law Offices of Amy Demma
www.lawofficesofamydemma.com

November 28, 2009 - 7:00am

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