Bringing you insight and experiences into love, relationships and fertility, with a focus on enjoying life and moving forward.
Talking with your children about their donor-conception: A conversation with researchers Drs Patricia Hershberger & Kirby Adlam
Hear about the emotional journey of telling your donor conceived child about their conception, the impact on the parent and donor conceived child or adult knowing,(depending on when they find out). Understand why these conversations are important. Learning strategies to help parents engage in these conversations and Information on resources and about the TELL Tool study and how parents can get involved https://tell-tool.com/
GoStork with Eran Amir, Founder and Proud Father of Two
Go Stork, a platform that allows you to "Find, Compare and Connectwith Top Fertility Providers” with no costs to access with Eran Amir, founder and proud father of two. https://www.gostork.com/Hear about:
- Why Go Stork created. The journey that lead one technology expert to use his skills to help others build their families
- How the components of the platform was selected
- The financial impact and how to access assistance
RMA Fertility Forward - Normalizing Third-Party Reproduction and Adoption
From RMA:Every child will eventually ask the question, “Where do babies come from?” Your answer will have a lasting impact on the way they think about what it means to be part of a family, especially if they were adopted or conceived with a donated sperm or egg, also known as third-party reproduction. Today’s guest believes that compassion, love, and honesty are critical in helping families come to greater acceptance, understanding, and celebration of their journey with third-party family building. Lori Metz is a psychotherapist, licensed clinical social worker, certified case manager, and a Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider, as well as an author and the host of the LIFE Podcast. Lori specializes in infertility and works with individuals, couples, and groups to identify what might be interfering with their ability to move forward in achieving what they want. In this episode, Lori shares some of the exciting projects she has been working on, including her recent title, I Dreamed of You: The Story of an Egg Donor Baby, and the petition she has created to normalize third-party family building in healthcare. Tuning in, you’ll learn why this initiative is essential, the emotional impact it will have on those who have built their families using this option, and how to advocate for yourself and your family, as well as a whole lot more! We hope you’ll join us.
Donor conception and the impact with Dr. Lauren Berman, PHD, Founder of Fertility Psychology Center of Atlanta
Donor conception, the impact emotionally, and more with Dr. Lauren Berman, PHD, Founder of Fertility Psychology Center of Atlanta, American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), Chair of the Mental Health Professional GroupHear About:Donor conception, the evolution in philosophies and it’s subsequent effect on an emotional journey for the intended parent and child. The impact of using a known family member or known donor and preparing for the relationship physically, emotionally, financially, & legally prior to the child’s arrival.
What Makes A Family with Susan Golombok, author of "We Are Family, the Modern Transformation of Parents and Children"
What research and data reveals about families with children born through donor egg, donor sperm, embryo, surrogacy, gay, lesbian and transgender parents.The longitudinal findings on explaining to the child about how they were conceived.The impact and significance of engaging extended family, community and laws to educated and gain understanding of the Modern Transformation of Parents and Children.
Happy Together Children’s Books with Julie Marie
Hear about:How Julie’s path to parenthood lead her to write the Happy Together books. How she has pursued her passion and the impact she has had on the family building community. @happytogetherchildrensbooks
ABC's of Creating an Embryo In the Lab, with Carol Lynn Curchoe, PhD, Reproductive Physiologist, Embryologist
What happens when the sperm and egg enter the lab for fertilization to occur until an embryo is created. Learn about each phase of the intended parents 3-5 day wait, and current and upcoming cutting edge science to create an embryo and who and what "wanda" really does.
Epigenetics and Parenting Through Third-Party Reproduction with Lisa Schuman, LCSW, Director of The Center for Family Building
Third-party reproduction, the impact of epigenetics, helping children understand their birth story and Lisa's "My Lifebook" to help parents document the child's unique story.
