donor conception

In this incredible episode, we have Hema Sarna, a senior embryologist at IVF Advice with over 10 years of experience in the fertility field. She shares her mission of simplifying IVF, debunking myths, and answering questions related to egg donation and IVF.

We cover a range of topics, including:

• The Role of a Senior Embryologist
• Choosing the Right IVF Clinic
• Understanding PGT Testing
• The Advantages of Fresh vs Frozen Transfer
• Mitigating Risks in IVF Labs
• Number of Embryos to Transfer for Success
• Understanding Embryo Development Days
• Tips to Navigate the Two Week Wait and much more.

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In this episode, I speak to Robin Newman, the founder of Global Egg Donors.
Robin shares her incredible personal journey of transforming her battle with unexplained infertility into a global cause, helping prospective parents around the world. Robin's insights are especially beneficial for those struggling with secondary infertility and those residing in Australia which faces unique egg donation challenges.

This discussion touches on many aspects of the egg donation process, including:

• choosing the right donor,
• the impact of the donor's location,
• the considerations of using fresh or frozen embryos,
• the role of PGT testing,
• her process of the donor traveling to your country,
• how her Global Egg Donor process works,

And much more, so be sure to check this one out and get in touch with Robin for more information via her links below:

Website www.GlobalEggDonors.com
To view egg donors www.globaleggdonors.com/donor/list/
WhatsApp Robin  +1.207.560.7741
Facebook @GlobalEggDonors
Instagram @globaleggdonors
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Tik Tok @globaleggdonors

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This is Part II of Donor Dylan's story.

Picture this – you just found out you have 97 biological children. Baffled? So was our guest, Donor Dylan, when he discovered this shocking revelation due to sperm donation. In a heart-to-heart conversation, Dylan unravels his rollercoaster journey of having so many biological children. We dig into his initial reactions, the impact on his family, and how he's been dealing with the emotional maze of these complex relationships. Unraveling the darker side, we bring to light the ethical implications of sperm banks distributing to numerous families beyond the agreed limits and the necessity for tracking such information.

Shifting gears, we touch upon the delicate issues surrounding communication and honesty within these donor-conceived families. How do these children perceive events like Father's Day? What are their experiences of interacting with donor siblings? Dylan shares his poignant instances of parting with the kids after visits and the importance of being open with them. To lighten the mood, we have an interesting segment where Dylan describes himself as a drink - a metaphorical peek into his personality. Join us as we delve into the intriguing world of non-traditional families, their unique challenges, and joys.

Ever wonder what it's like to walk into a sperm bank, answer some peculiar questions, donate, and then years later discover you have 97 biological children? That's exactly what happened to Donor Dylan, our guest in this riveting discussion. Dylan lets us into his journey of discovery, the shock of learning that he has a multitude of biological children, and the string of lies from the sperm bank that have shaped his life in unimaginable ways. We promise you a front row seat into the complex and often misunderstood world of sperm donation, as Dylan shares his quest to bring humanity into the business of creating humans. 

Dylan doesn't shy away from the uncomfortable bits. He talks about the antiquated laws that hinder gay men from donating, and the uncanny questions thrown his way at the sperm bank. We also tackle the controversial issue of donor anonymity and the weighty responsibilities Dylan grapples with as he navigates ties with numerous biological children. Equally important, Dylan shares his heartwarming experience of being discovered by a group of mothers he donated to, and the profound connections he's formed with his donor-conceived families. Brace yourself for an enlightening and emotive journey that will challenge your understanding of sperm donation and its far-reaching implications.

This week we recap on the first week of school and discuss how kid social interactions have changed post pandemic (particularly for kids who were school aged during the height of it). Have you ever considered how remote learning impacted children's social skills? Picture this, a young student, fresh from a year of remote learning, navigating the trials and tribulations of the playground. We travel through this terrain on Seeking Different, delving into the intricacies of making friends in these "post pandemic" times. We examine the pressure kids feel to form friendships quickly upon their return to school and how playtime, a critical component of relationship-building, has changed due to the restrictions imposed by this pandemic.

Now, let's shake it up and zoom in on family structures. Ever thought about the awkwardness a single parent might face in the PTA meetings or the innocent curiosity that comes from a child being raised in a diverse family structure? We face these queries head-on with candid conversations about single-parenting and diverse family structures that break the traditional mold. We share firsthand experiences, like the gaffe of a school principal assuming a random man as a mom's "better half" and a classmate's unique experience of having two moms. We stress the importance of acknowledging and accepting these myriad family structures and discuss how to best navigate conversations about family diversity with children. Join us for this powerful exploration of modern family life.

In this week's Fitness Fertility Podcast, Maria interviews Karina Dhiman who shares her journey of being diagnosed with breast cancer and infertility at the age of 33. Karina's cancer treatment led to heart failure at just 36 years old, but before starting treatment, she and her husband went through urgent IVF to freeze as many embryos as they could. They later decided that surrogacy was their best pathway to parenthood, and now have four children. Karina also shares how her experiences led her to start a blog and a platform called The Intended Parent, which provides support and advice for those navigating the surrogacy journey.

[00:02:28] Infertility after breast cancer. 

[00:04:09] Fertility preservation in oncology. 

[00:07:47] Infertility and cancer diagnosis. 

[00:09:54] Fertility treatment funding battles. 

[00:13:19] Infertility treatment difficulties. 

[00:16:05] Surrogacy and cultural fears. 

[00:19:17] Independent surrogacy and agencies. 

[00:23:29] Surrogacy and unexpected connections. 

[00:26:43] Surrogacy and donor conception. 

[00:28:51] Known donation as a solution. [00:31:41] Sacrificing for Pregnancy.

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In this extremely open conversation, Meghan "Meg" Thomas - coach, podcast hostess, and breathwork facilitator - joins KJ on SOAL to share her deeply personal story publicly for the first time. 

Meg and KJ touch on themes of identity, reclamation, and the power of storytelling. Their dialogue serves as a catalyst for further discussions about fertility, adoption, and donor-conceived children. Welcome to the transparent, heartbreaking work of unearthing for reclaiming. 
 
Compassionate Considerations: 

🌱 How do you check back and ensure your intuition is correct?

🌱 In order to feel emotions, you move through them.

🌱 The body always knows the truth; even if our minds are unwilling to see it yet.

🌱 Permission to feel all the emotions including shame, betrayal,  grief, and anger. 

🌱 Ingredients for shame: secrecy, silence & judgment. The antidote is transparency and the willingness to dialogue. 

🌱 Be brave enough at this moment, to take the next action. 

🌱 Self-compassion includes allowing you to uncover your medicine for yourself (which is medicine for The World).

April 27th is International Donor Conception Awareness Day 

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In this mini episode, Estela and Hera look back on the first season thus far to talk about favorite moments, things they learned, and Estela discusses how ignorance about non-traditional family can play out in the school setting. Isa makes an appearance at the end of the episode to give her definition of a donor as well as a hilarious look into the mind of a four year old. 

In this episode of Seeking Different, Hera and Estela interview Lara McLeod (Hera's sister) and discuss the importance of having a village. Being a parent is hard no matter what type of family you have, and having a strong village to help raise your children is critical to family health. Lara, affectionately known as "Tia", discusses how she felt about Hera using a donor to become a mom, what being an aunt has been like for her, her feelings on family dynamics, and how being an aunt has influenced her views on parenting as a whole. 

In this episode of "Seeking Different", Hera and Estela interview Mom Denise and her Son Sawyer. Sawyer explains how he feels his family is "normal" in their progressive town in the suburbs of Tampa, Florida. They also discuss what it's like to move between two parental homes, favorite books, and a love affair with Boba Tea. 

On the first episode of Seeking Different, co-hosts Hera and Estela give a brief intro about why the show is called Seeking Different, a little about the family, what you can expect from the show, and leave you with their top tried and true travel tips.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey about Racial Disparities in Reproductive Medicine. Dr. Jackson-Bey is a Reproductive Endocrinologist with RMA of NY. She speaks frequently on reproductive justice and increasing access to fertility care and she is a member of the Americian Society for Reproductive Medicine Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Taskforce.

In this episode, we cover:

• What biological reproductive health conditions that can impact their fertility are Black women more prone to.
  • Tubal or uterine abnormalities
  • PCOS
  • Fibroids
• Racial Disparities in Infertility Treatment
  • African American women are more likely than white women to experience infertility and wait longer to seek care.
  • Women of color are less likely to access fertility treatment.
• Racial Disparities in Other Reproductive Health Issues
  • Contraceptive use
  • Pap tests
  • Mammograms
  • Maternal mortality
  • Preterm birth
  • Low birth weight
  • Uptake of human papillomavirus vaccination
• What are some of the social and structural challenges that contribute to these racial and ethnic disparities?
• What can infertility nurses do to reduce racial disparities in reproductive health care?

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Have you conceived through donor conception or are you considering this? Join us for the fascinating dive into disclosing (or not) this information to your child. We will talk with Dr. Patricia E. Hershberger, Associate Professor at the College of Nursing and Affiliate Professor at the College of Medicine, Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology, at the University of Illinois in Chicago.

In this episode, we cover:

• How common is donor conception in the US? In other countries?
• What percentage of parents in heterosexual couples tell their child of their donor conception?
• Is there a difference in the percentage of parents disclosing donor conception with children conceived by donor sperm, donor egg, or donor embryo?
• Is there a difference in the willingness to discuss surrogacy with children? 
• What does the research show about how many parents that say they are going to tell actually do tell by age 5 or age 10 or age 15?
• Is there a difference of opinion in the professional field on whether children should be told? On whether professionals should counsel patients to tell their child?
• The impact of over-the-counter genetic testing on parents’ willingness to disclose donor conception and infertility professionals’ willingness to encourage disclosure. 
  • Genetics study in school also raises questions 
• Is telling more common in same sex couples?
• What are the motivating factors for parents who have told?
• What reasons do parents give for not telling their child?
• Is unresolved grief over their infertility (if infertility was a factor) a motivating factor for not telling?
• Research has found that there are two general approaches behind when to tell children about their conception by donor sperm, egg, or embryo: “seed planting” and “right time”.
• What is the average age that parents tell their child about their conception via donor sperm, egg, or embryo?
• What word do parents use to describe the donor to the child? Does this word differ based on whether the parent is in a heterosexual partnership, a same-sex partnership, or is single?
• How do parents talk about donor conception? If a two-parent household, which parent usually tells?
• Is there a general story-line that parents use when disclosing donor conception to the child?
• What does the research show about how donor conceived children feel about donor conception? Does it impact the quality of family functioning in a positive or negative way?
• Use of children’s books.
• What role could infertility professionals, especially nurses, play in disclosure decisions for infertility patients?
• Should nurses, or other professionals, encourage disclosure?
  • How can they support following through on disclosure of donor conception?

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Counselling sessions, endless paperwork and the cost, why wouldn't you skip the expense of an IVF clinic and find a sperm donor online?

Mel Johnson, who is otherwise known as the solo motherhood coach. She is the solo mom to her three year old daughter who she conceived using IVF and donor conception. And having been on her own journey into motherhood on her own, and being passionate about empowering women to understand all the options available to them

Find more information and resources here: http://saradavison.com/

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Mel Johnson, who is otherwise known as the solo motherhood coach. She is the solo mom to her three year old daughter who she conceived using IVF and donor conception. And having been on her own journey into motherhood on her own, and being passionate about empowering women to understand all the options available to them

Find more information and resources here: http://saradavison.com/

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We used to know how babies are made but now thanks to technology a baby can have many parents who have contributed to their creation. In this week's podcast what to consider before jumping into donor conception.