Jessica Ward

Cinematographer, independent filmmaker and egg donor

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Cinematographer and independent filmmaker, based in New York, who has donated eggs four times through Egg Donation Inc, an agency in Los Angeles, California

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In Spain this week, the world's oldest new mother gave birth to twin babies at the age of 67, as the age of possible motherhood rises higher and higher.  The fastest growing age group…

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In Spain this week, the world's oldest new mother gave birth to twin babies at the age of 67, as the age of possible motherhood rises higher and higher.  The fastest growing age group…

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