VEDA

29/09/2026

PART 1 | THE DECISION TO USE DONOR EGGS

For Joythi, the journey to her daughter did not begin with egg donation.
It began with years of trying, fertility treatment, three IVF cycles using her own eggs, and eventually a decision she describes as incredibly difficult to make.
Choosing donor eggs was not simply the next medical step. It was something she needed time, support and counselling to process.

And then, another woman became part of her story.

“Whoever that woman is, I bless her every single day in my prayers, because if it wasn’t for her, I wouldn’t have my daughter.”

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Over the coming episodes, we’ll explore egg donation from both sides: the lived experience of a recipient, alongside the medical guidance of Vitalab’s fertility specialists.

Because behind every treatment plan is a very human story.

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19/09/2026

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15/09/2026

Could you help a family grow?

https://vitalab.com/surrogacy/

Becoming a gestational surrogate is a deeply personal decision, and one that deserves thoughtful guidance, individual assessment and compassionate support.

At Vitalab, we provide confidential guidance to women considering gestational surrogacy, helping you understand the process and what it may involve.

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭.

08/09/2026

A little of you could make a lifetime of difference.

For someone hoping to become a parent, the journey to building a family can take many different paths. Egg donation can be one of the ways that helps make that journey possible.

If you’re a healthy woman aged 18–32 and are considering becoming an egg donor, VEDA will support you through the process, from confidential screening to medically supervised treatment.

Your decision is personal. Your reasons are your own. But your gift could mean so much to someone else.

Learn more about becoming an egg donor with VEDA:
https://veda.co.za/donors/

08/09/2026

09/08/2026

Women's Day is about celebrating women who make their own choices-and support others in theirs.

At , we're proud to celebrate the young women who choose to become egg donors.

They're students, professionals, sisters, daughters and friends. Women who decide to use something uniquely theirs to give someone else the chance to build a family.

It takes compassion. It takes courage. And it makes a lasting difference.

Today, we celebrate the women who are helping create families, one incredible act of generosity at a time.

Happy Women's Day to every egg donor, and to every young woman considering becoming one. 💗

If you'd like to learn more about becoming an egg donor, apply online at www.veda.co.za.

07/08/2026

Ever wondered what happens during an oocyte pick-up (OPU)?
Join Dr. Deanna Guidozzi as she performs an OPU🎥

💉 Under sedation, a thin needle is used to retrieve the eggs from the ovaries.
🔬 The embryologists then examine and culture them for fertilization.
⏳ The procedure is quick, minimally invasive, and recovery is usually within a day!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxbwsHoO3w8

07/08/2026

Donation FAQs 💜

Thinking about becoming an egg donor? Here are some of the questions we hear most often.

- Do egg donors get paid?
Yes. Donors receive compensation for their time, commitment and travel expenses in line with South African reproductive guidelines.

- Is egg donation safe?
Yes. Egg donation is a well-established medical procedure carried out under the care of experienced fertility specialists.

- Will donating my eggs affect my future fertility?
No. Egg donation does not reduce your ability to have children in the future.

- Is egg retrieval painful?
The procedure is performed under sedation and takes around 20 minutes. Most donors experience only mild cramping afterwards, similar to period pain.

- Are there side effects?
Some donors may experience temporary bloating, mild discomfort or mood changes, but these usually resolve within a short time.

If you're between 18 and 32 years old and would like to learn more about becoming an egg donor, we're here to answer your questions.

💜 One small act of generosity could help create a family.


apply online

The Egg Donation Agency of South Africa

10/05/2026

Being an Egg Donor means that you helped make someone’s dream of being called “Mom” possible. 🤍

Because of donors, families are created, hope is restored, and long-awaited dreams move one step closer to reality.

At VEDA , we are deeply grateful to the remarkable women who choose to support others on their fertility journey. While egg donors are compensated for their time and commitment, the impact of their decision reaches far beyond that - becoming part of someone else’s story forever.

Thank you for the joy, hope, and possibility you help bring into the world.



Apply online - www.veda.co.za

01/05/2026

This Workers' Day, we recognise the teams behind every fertility journey.
To all those involved in making the dream of a family possible at -thank you for the role you play, often behind the scenes.
To our egg donors, we wish you a restful long weekend. What you give is not only biological -it is grounded in compassion and generosity.

At its core, it is an act of love.



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