Tag: Donor Conception
Egg Donation Disclosure a blog by Donor Diva
Posted in Resources & Support on July 6, 2011Reprint from Fertility Authority Disclosure is a hot topic in the donor egg community on a similar level to breast milk vs. formula. Everyone has their … Read the Story
Why Intended Parents Want What They Want?
Posted in Donor Concierge on December 1, 2010 by Donor ConciergeMost intended parents don't think that they are hard to please. What they don't always realize is that the traits they value most in themselves and in their … Read the Story
Making Good Decisions about Using Donated Eggs: Elements and Influences
Posted in Egg Donation on June 1, 2010 by Ellen Sarasohn and Evelina Weidman SterlingChoosing to have a child via donor conception comes with many decisions - it can feel like a journey, with a distinct start and, hopefully, a joyous ending. We … Read the Story
Where did I come from? Answering kids’ questions about donor eggs or sperm An interview with Margot P.Weinshel, LCSW, RN
Posted in Egg Donation on April 20, 2010 by Margot Weinshel, LCSW, RNPeople form families in many ways popup: yes —through natural conception, through adoption and, more recently, through assisted reproductive technology (ART). … Read the Story
Donor Anonymity - What do you think?
Posted in Resources & Support on April 18, 2010This is a topic that I have devoted a good deal of thought toward. Many years ago when I ran my own donor program, I encouraged intended parents (IP) and … Read the Story
Secondary Infertility and Egg Donation
Posted in Egg Donation on March 11, 2010 by Gail Sexton AndersonSecondary infertility is often overlooked or, sadly, dismissed as a 'real' infertility struggle. After all, if you have a child shouldn’t you be satisfied? If … Read the Story
Donor-conceived children should be told at an early age
Posted in Resources & Support on March 9, 2010 by Gail Sexton AndersonContinuing with the theme of the last few days I thought I would include this post from July 2008. I have always felt strongly that children should be told of … Read the Story
Working with a Known Egg Donor
Posted in Egg Donation on March 2, 2010 by Gail Sexton AndersonThe term “known egg donor” refers to a family member, acquaintance, or friend who is willing to be an egg donor for you. If you are considering working with a … Read the Story
How to Talk with Kids about their Unique Conception by Carole Lieber Wilkins, M.A.
Posted in Resources & Support on June 20, 2009 by Carole Lieber WilkinsCarole LieberWilkins, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapist The single biggest concern of individuals pursuing parenthood through donor conception, surrogacy, or … Read the Story
Child development and parent-child relationships in assisted reproduction families by Jennifer Readings
Posted in Resources & Support on June 18, 2009Child development and parent-child relationships in assisted reproduction families Jennifer Readings, Centre for Family Research, Cambridge University 01 … Read the Story