Egg-ceptional Beginnings

The book we wish every recipient had on day one. Written to leave you less stressed, less alone and better informed about egg donation.

Tami Sussman, founder of Gift ov Life, drew on the questions, insights and experiences of the hundreds of recipients we have walked alongside. It is supported by leading South African fertility specialists and fertility psychologists.

  • 17 chapters in plain language
  • The emotional side of the journey
  • How the process works
  • Questions to ask along the way

    Toby’s Question

    A storybook on egg donation by one of our own recipient mums

    • English
    • Afrikaans: Tobie se Vraag

    Elaine Cronje conceived three wonderful children through egg donation with Gift ov Life. She wrote this book to help other parents explain to their children how they came to be.

    Read it together from the very beginning, so your child’s story is simply always part of their life.

    Buy online Email Elaine

    Or call Elaine on 082 098 3303

    More books we recommend

    Books that help you talk to your child about donor conception. Plus guides for you along the way.

    For children Read together from an early age

    Our Story

    For egg donation families with a mum and dad. Includes no details about the donor, which suits South Africa.

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    Three Makes Baby

    A simple, warm explanation of how babies are made with a little help.

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    The Pea That Was Me

    An egg donation story with gentle, playful illustrations.

    Amazon

    Mommy, Was Your Tummy Big?

    A mother answers her daughter’s questions about how she was born.

    Amazon UK

    Hope and Will Have a Baby

    The Gift of Egg Donation. Part of a series for different family types.

    Amazon

    For parents Guides on disclosure and family life

    Telling and Talking

    Age-by-age guides on sharing your child’s story. The best resource on disclosure anywhere.

    Donor Conception Network

    Having Your Baby Through Egg Donation

    A thorough guide to the emotional and practical sides of egg donation.

    Jessica Kingsley Publishers

    Let’s Talk About Egg Donation

    Practical help with talking openly about egg donation in your family.

    Official website

    We Are Family

    Research-based reassurance on what really matters for parents and children in all kinds of families.

    Takealot or Exclusive Books

    Good to know: most of these books come from the UK and US, where donors can sometimes be contacted later. In South Africa, donation is always anonymous. Skim each book first so nothing catches you off guard.

    Tip: search Takealot, Amazon.co.za or Exclusive Books by title for the quickest local delivery.

    Looking for a book on something specific?

    Grief, pregnancy after infertility, talking to grandparents? Ask us. We will point you to something good.

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