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801 E. Campbell Road, #152
Richardson, TX 75081
5600 Lovers Lane,
Dallas TX 75209
214-520-4141 (phone)
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Egg & Sperm Donation, Counseling for Intended Parents

After a couple has exhausted other fertility options, a physician may suggest the use of donor eggs, sperm or embryo. For most couples this can be a confusing and difficult time. Couples are dealing with the loss of a genetic child and must also come to terms with the complexity of being a donor family. Counseling is recommended by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine prior to participation in a third party procedure. The session includes the exploration of complex social issues and feelings that may be hard to voice. Counseling will address issues like issues like fertility grief, genetic concerns, feelings toward the child and how to discuss this with family and friends. Child focused counseling helps you to understand how your child could be impacted.

Counseling for IPs (intended parents) This counseling session is not intended to be test you must pass prior to treatment but rather a place to discuss your concerns. The session lasts approximately 1 hour and reports are provided upon request.


ASRM Topics for Intended Parent Egg Donation Counseling

  • How do we choose a donor?
  • What role will the donor have in our lives, if any?
  • Should we tell our child about his/her donor conception?
  • Will I feel like my child isn't really mine?
  • I am upset about not having a bio child. Is that ok?
  • Should we tell our family members about using a donor?
  • How do we deal with questions from others?
  • What if this treatment doesn't work?
  • Will my child be upset with me for choosing to conceive this way?
  • What are our best options considering our finances?
  • How do with deal with half-siblings?

To get the most out of your appointment with Jana, you can do some prep work.

  1. Read Three Makes Baby Audio Book available on Google Play, Apple Books, Walmart/Kobo, Chirp
  2. Work through the companion Three Makes Baby Workbook with your spouse (if applicable).
  3. Listen to Three Make Baby Podcast episodes.
  4. Take the Fertiqol test online.
  5. Take the Enneagram test online.
  6. Sign up for parent workshops coming soon.

Schedule an appointment online, email jana@janarupnow.com or call 214-520-4141. For Skype consultations, consent paperwork and payment must be received in advance.

Egg donor pregnancy
Intended parents are encouraged by their doctor and the ASRM to attend counseling prior to an egg or sperm donation procedure or before using a gestational carrier. Counseling for IPs includes the exploration of complex social issues and feelings that may be hard to voice. This counseling session is not intended to be a test you must pass prior to treatment but rather a place to discuss your concerns.

IP counseling is approx 1 hour and covers the topics recommended by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, (ASRM). A brief report for your physician or clinic is included in the fee. A narrative report will be an additional fee.

ASRM Topics for Intended Parent Egg Donation Counseling

  • What are our best options considering our finances?
  • Will my child be upset with me for choosing to conceive this way?
  • How do we choose a donor?
  • Should we tell our child about his/her donor conception?
  • Will I feel like my child isn't really mine?
  • How can I cope with the grief of not having a biological child?
  • Should we tell our family members about using a donor?
  • How do we deal with questions from others?
  • What if this treatment doesn't work?
  • What role will the donor have in our lives, if any?
ASRM Topics for Intended Parent Gestational Carriers (click for more)

Request an appointment or call 214-520-4141.