Counseling for Intended Parents: E gg Donation, Sperm Donation, Embryo Donation, Gestational Carrier Recipients.
After a couple has exhausted other fertility options, a physician may suggest egg, sperm or embryo donation or the use of a gestational carrier. 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. 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.
If you are considering egg donation, sperm donation, embryo donation or using a gestational carrier, request a fertility consultation appointment. Jana M. Rupnow is licensed professional therapist and follows the ASRM guidelines for counseling and consultation. You may also call 214-520-4141 or email jana@janarupnow.com.
Donor counseling is the time to learn more about the third party triad model and what it means to your growing family. Have you ever heard the term that we are 50% nature and 50% nurture? That's not quite true. Recent research gives us a new look at the role that genetics play in a family. The third party triad model puts the child at the top of the model and helps intended parents understand the child's possible perspective. Book an appointment to learn more.
Want to learn more about what other parents and donor conceived adults think about donor conception? Listen and subscribe to the Three Makes Baby Podcast. Also, listen to my podcast episode on Fertility Springboard.
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