https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-fedq7-1586ad9 In this episode of Three Makes Baby, Jana Rupnow is back, and she’s diving deep into the world of donor conception. After taking some time off for several positive life transitions in 2023, Jana returns to her podcast with a bang!…
read moreNavigating the Complexities of Sharing Your Child’s Origin Story Jana Rupnow, LPC, Author of Three Makes Baby Storytelling in families is a powerful tool that fosters connections and strengthens bonds. When it comes to the unique stories of our children’s origins, especially…
read moreJana Rupnow’s dedication to advocating for change in the donor conception industry was driven by her deep understanding of the psychological challenges involved, as well as her personal and professional experiences. Jana began her career in fertility and family counseling after she…
read moreIn November of 2014, I wrote about 3 Myths of Egg Donation. A decade has passed since then, and as I reflect on what has changed in the field since then, I see a mix of both progress and regression. Myth 1:…
read moreJana Rupnow, MA, LPC, Author of Three Makes Baby Not sure how to talk to your child about their origin story? Whether you used a donor, surrogate or adoption to grow your family, sharing these stories with your child in a way…
read moreAn anonymous follower on Instagram asked me this, “We will be open with our child, family, close friends, etc about our child being dc. However, my dad has religious beliefs that leave him against any type of fertility treatment/alternative family building. We…
read moreJana Rupnow, LPC November is National Adoption Awareness Month and today is World Adoption Day. I always get a little tongue-tied about this awareness month. I think it’s because it’s almost impossible to say something about adoption without writing a 200-page book….
read moreSecondary infertility is described as the loneliest type of infertility. Many women are told to be grateful for the children they have, which implies that they aren’t allowed to be sad about not being able to have more. With secondary infertility, women…
read moreThe timing of when to tell a child they have donor siblings in other families can vary depending on individual circumstances, but it’s generally recommended to approach this conversation with openness and sensitivity. Here are some factors to consider: 1. Age and…
read morehttps://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-zjfxr-13de191 Link to courses and CEUS: https://three-makes-baby-preparation-and-parenting.teachable.com/p/home Link to IDCAD2023: https://donorconceptionawarenessday.com/ Fertility challenges can cause intense feelings that make you want to withdraw and hide. It’s important to understand the difference between secrecy and privacy and how the shame of infertility may…
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