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! This time, she’s chatting with the multi-talented Erin Maya – actress, producer, composer, […]
A Donor Conception Musical Read More »
Navigating 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 in cases involving donor conception and adoption, a common question arises: Whose story
Whose Story Is It to Tell? Read More »
Jana 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 and her husband experienced secondary infertility and became adoptive parents. Her clientele included
Jana’s Advocacy for Informed Donor Conception Over the Years: Read More »
In 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: Donor Profiles – What Do They Really Tell Us? One of the key
10 Years Later: Exploring the Myths and Realities of Egg Donation Read More »
Jana 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 that’s natural and positive is an important part of their understanding and development.
Ways to Integrate Your Child’s Story into Everyday Moments Read More »
An 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 want to protect our child by not telling my dad about IVF/DC…is that
How to Have a Difficult Conversation about a Sensitive Topic Read More »
Jana 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. I think it’s easiest to start with my story of adoption and how
How an Adoptee Became a Donor Conception Therapist Read More »
Secondary 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 tend to isolate and keep feelings to themselves even more. Can you relate
The Loneliness of Secondary Infertility Read More »
The 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 maturity of your child: Your child’s age and ability to understand complex family
How/When to Talk About Donor Siblings Read More »
https://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 live on. Secrecy is when you actively withhold information from others, often out
Overcoming Secrets Read More »
