EGG DONOR CONTRACTS EXPLAINED BY US ATTORNEY MOLLY O'BRIEN
Channel: IVF DADDIES
Date: 15/02/2024

In this episode, we interview Molly O'Brien, a renowned egg donor and surrogacy lawyer. Molly explains the importance of having a lawyer in the IVF process and how they provide independent guidance to intended parents. The conversation then delves into the egg donation process, including choosing a donor, screening, and the legal contract. Molly highlights that once the egg leaves the donor's body, it becomes the property of the intended parents, giving them full rights over its use. The different types of egg donor contracts, such as anonymous, semi-open, and open, are discussed, along with the challenges of maintaining anonymity in the digital age. The episode concludes with a discussion on building a relationship with the egg donor and the unique considerations when working with family members or friends as donors.

Takeaways

Having a lawyer in the IVF process provides independent guidance and ensures the intended parents' interests are represented.
The egg donation process involves choosing a donor, screening, and signing a legal contract.
Once the egg leaves the donor's body, it becomes the property of the intended parents, giving them full rights over its use.
Egg donor contracts can be anonymous, semi-open, or open, with varying levels of contact and disclosure.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Importance of a Lawyer in the IVF Process
02:24 Egg Donation Process: Choosing a Donor and Matching
03:19 Egg Donor Screening and Legal Contract
04:37 Egg Donation Legal Contract and Donor Rights
05:35 Contents of an Egg Donor Legal Contract
07:33 Different Types of Egg Donor Contracts: Anonymous, Semi-Open, and Open
09:28 Challenges of Anonymous Egg Donations in the Digital Age
10:25 Building a Relationship with the Egg Donor
11:22 Contracts with Family Members or Friends as Egg Donors
12:49 Conclusion and Call to Action