Donor conception and the impact with Dr. Lauren Berman, PHD, Founder of Fertility Psychology Center of Atlanta

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.

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The COVID-19 Vaccine and Fertility with Dr. Serena Chen, MD, Director for the Division of Reproductive Medicine at IRMS

The COVID-19 Vaccine and Fertility with Dr. Serena Chen, MD, Director for the Division of Reproductive Medicine at IRMS

COVID-19 vaccination and fertility, the differences in vaccines and how they work, what mRNA messenger Ribonucleic Acid is verses the new vaccinations coming out with a live virus, the significance of accessing up to medical recommendations from ASRM (https://www.asrm.org/news-and-publications/covid-19/) and other recognized sites, a tool form from U Mass Decision tool at I'm pregnant. Should I get the COVID vaccine? to evaluate if this the vaccine is right for you, UCSF's ASPIRE: Assessing the Safety of Pregnancy In the CoRonavirus PandEmic study. A nationwide prospective cohort study of pregnant women and their offspring during the COVID-19 pandemic that you can enroll in.

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What Makes A Family with Susan Golombok, author of "We Are Family, the Modern Transformation of Parents and Children"

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.

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ABC's of Creating an Embryo In the Lab, with Carol Lynn Curchoe, PhD, Reproductive Physiologist, Embryologist

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.

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