As discussions around donor conception expand, so does our understanding of the unique psycho-social needs of donor-conceived people (DCP). Increasing evidence highlights the benefits of using identified donors, ideally accessible before a DCP turns 18, to support their emotional and social well-being….
read morehttps://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-bjn2f-1675401 In this heartfelt episode, I speak with Angela, an egg donor who shares her medical scare that could impact the lives of the children born from her donations. As an egg donor beginning in 2010, with children herself, she share her…
read moreChoosing a gamete donor is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a parent. You carefully consider all the details—medical history, physical traits, personality. But what happens when the reality doesn’t match the expectations? For many parents, discovering disappointing aspects…
read moreAs a prospective parent, it’s natural to have a swirl of emotions and concerns when considering non-genetic parenthood. One of the most common fears I hear from clients is the worry that they won’t feel like the “real” parent. It’s a deeply…
read moreJana Rupnow, MA, LPC, NCC With the concept of “serial sperm donors” gaining media attention after the release of the documentary “A Man with 1000 Kids,” many are asking the question: why? Why would someone deliberately create hundreds of offspring, lie to…
read morehttps://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-mkgad-1663549 Host Jana Rupnow engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Jill Maron, Chief of Pediatrics at Women’s and Infant Hospital and Professor of Pediatrics at Brown University. Dr. Maron shares her unique perspective as both a neonatologist and a donor-conceived individual,…
read more-Jana Rupnow, LPC, NCC Rebuilding trust after betrayal takes time and commitment from both parties involved. Whether you betrayed someone or someone betrayed you, here are steps to help navigate this challenging journey. If Your Trust Was Broken When trust is broken,…
read morehttps://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-9i5b5-15f9003 Lindsay, a donor-conceived individual. continues to share her perspective on International Donor Conception Awareness Day, 2024. Learn one person’s perspective on controversial issues like donor anonymity, DNA testing, health information, and emotional ramifications. She shares how genetics significantly influence our sense…
read morehttps://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-t8ef3-15f8b51 In this remarkable episode of the “Three Makes Baby” podcast, I welcome Lindsay again, a donor-conceived individual, to share her profound story of self-discovery and conception. Lindsay talks about her journey and the transformation in her perspective over time. Lindsay’s story…
read morehttps://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-q2atf-15a4cb8 The future of donor conception is here! This episode features my special guest Danielle of The Seed Scout. She shares her and her wife’s path to parenthood, including the challenges they faced with sperm banks. Danielle and her wife’s path to…
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