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As 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 personal and often unspoken fear that I completely understand. I had similar concerns […]

Jana 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 recipient parents, and show no comprehension of their actions? Could this be narcissism?

-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, it’s natural to feel hurt, shocked, and even physically ill. You might see

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

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 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.

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

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

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